NLRC, Police Renew Commitment to Ensure Integrity of Lottery System
In a significant stride towards ensuring the integrity and security of the lottery system, Lanre Gbajabiamila, the director-general of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), met with the Acting InspectorGeneral of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The meeting highlighted the expanding collaboration between the two entities, aiming to fortify the nation’s lottery sector while upholding the rule of law.
Gbajabiamila expressed his appreciation for the warm reception from the Acting Inspector General. He seized the opportunity to extend his heartfelt congratulations to Egbetokun on his appointment.
The visit’s purpose was to solidify further the existing partnership between the NLRC and the Nigeria Police.
Recognising the pivotal role lotteries play in both entertainment and socioeconomic development, Gbajabiamila, in his remark, stressed the importance of maintaining transparency, fairness, and security in all facets of lottery operations. This commitment, he noted, was instrumental in safeguarding public interests and the trust of stakeholders.
Gbajabiamila articulated the joint responsibility of both organizations in combatting fraud, manipulation, and any unlawful activities that could potentially erode public confidence in the lottery industry.
Specifically, he highlighted the NLRC’s reliance on police officers for monitoring and enforcing compliance within the lottery sector whilst seeking the cooperation of the IGP in directing police commissioners across the nation to allocate officers to assist the NLRC.
“We solicit your cooperation in directing commissioners of police nationwide to release Police Officers to assist the Commission whenever the need arises,” Gbajabiamila said.
Egbetokun assured the NLRC boss that appropriate instructions would be communicated to police commissioners across the country in this regard.
“The Nigeria Police will assist you in your monitoring and enforcement duties. We will partner with you in investigating and fighting fraud, providing security needs for your personnel while you go about your lawful duties,” stated the inspector general police. “Know that I have taken note of your requests, and instructions will be given as regards police commissioners nationwide.”
The meeting further affirmed the NLRC’s mandate to ensure fairness, guidance, and safety within the lottery industry as the synergy between the NLRC and the police is poised to enhance the effectiveness of monitoring and enforcement. It will also foster an environment where citizens can confidently participate in lottery activities.