Lottery Commission Secures Support of Stakeholders for Gaming Conference
Efforts by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) towards boosting the revenue earnings of the country received a boost at the weekend as major lottery operators in Lagos consented to fully support the forthcoming National Gaming Conference, one of the means through which the commission seeks to make more money for the country and lottery operators.
Relentless in its innovative drive for enhanced lottery business in Nigeria, the commission has put together the national Gaming Conference where all the germane issues concerning the growth of lottery business in would be discussed and successful paths created for higher gains for the stakeholders and more revenue for the country.
In his characteristic manner of seeking the best at all times, the Director General of the commission, Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila used the entire week visiting major stakeholders in the Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos where he received a resounding assurance of the readiness of the key lottery business owners to fully participate in the conference scheduled to hold in Lagos between 25th and 27th of this month?
Accompanied by his management team, Gbajabiamila, paid courtesy visits to select major licensed operators, explaining the importance of the programme and how it would be of immense benefit to all stakeholders. Some of the operators already visited include Premier Lotto Limited, (Baba
Ijebu), Winners Golden Chance, Digi Bay Limited (Betway), KC Gaming limited, (Bet9ja), Naira Bet, Bet King and a host of others.
A statement issued by the Head of Communications for the Commission, Mr. Magnus Ekechukwu, said: “at each of the locations, the Director General took time out to explain the importance of the forth-coming conference to the entire lottery and Gaming industry in Nigeria, describing the event as the first of its kind in the Nigerian Lottery and Gaming industry.”
According to the DG, the conference is being organized to create the much needed awareness on the mandate of the NLRC, with a view to enlightening all stakeholders on the need to establishing a broader, stronger and virile working synergy which would help to grow the industry for the benefit of all Nigerians.
“The lottery industry is a peculiar one that requires better understanding and cooperation from every one for it to thrive. The Government, as well as all critical stakeholders deserves the best from the industry, we need to synergize to ensure we have a growth pattern that would favour everyone. The Lottery Commission cannot do it alone, everyone, including the operators, government, and other sister regulatory agencies have to join us in the effort to reposition the lottery and gaming industry for sustainable growth and development” the DG stated.