DIRECTOR GENERAL MEETS WITH EXECUTIVES OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LOTTO MARKETING COMPANIES.
On Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, the Director General Mr. Mohammed Abdul- Salam, some Management Staff of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and the National Executives of the Association of Lotto Marketing Companies (LMCs) held a meeting to discuss matters relating to business growth
The National Executives were led by their Chairman, Mr. Francis Opoku. During the engagement, he requested clarification on the position of the Director General regarding several key issues. These included the operations of Private Lotto Operators (PLOs), the contract of KGL, the contract of third-party collaborators, the Stabilization Fund of the LMCs and the Legacy Debt.
The Director General, Mr. Mohammed Abdul - Salam, responded that one of the major challenges of the Authority is clamping down on activities of unregistered lotto operators. He stated that the introduction of new identification stickers and other strategies would help manage the situation effectively.
He further noted that matters concerning contracts are subject to Board decisions and would be reviewed to ensure mutual benefit for all stakeholders. Mr. Abdul -Salam assured the team that the Stabilization Fund and the Legacy Debt would follow the appropriate procedural processes and would be addressed accordingly.
Regarding terminals for business operations, the Director General informed them that a state-of-the-art terminal is currently undergoing testing. Once completed, the terminals will be made available to the LMCs to enhance their operations and improve productivity.
The National Executives expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to engage with Management and to discuss their concerns.
On behalf of Management, Mr. Mohammed Abdul Salam emphasised that the engagement was equally important to him. He thanked the Executives for their initiative and encouraged them to formally submit any grievances and proposals for onward submission to the Board for further deliberations aimed at achieving mutual benefits.
On Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, the Director General Mr. Mohammed Abdul- Salam, some Management Staff of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and the National Executives of the Association of Lotto Marketing Companies (LMCs) held a meeting to discuss matters relating to business growth.
The National Executives were led by their Chairman, Mr. Francis Opoku. During the engagement, he requested clarification on the position of the Director General regarding several key issues. These included the operations of Private Lotto Operators (PLOs), the contract of KGL, the contract of third-party collaborators, the Stabilization Fund of the LMCs and the Legacy Debt.
The Director General, Mr. Mohammed Abdul - Salam, responded that one of the major challenges of the Authority is clamping down on activities of unregistered lotto operators. He stated that the introduction of new identification stickers and other strategies would help manage the situation effectively.
He further noted that matters concerning contracts are subject to Board decisions and would be reviewed to ensure mutual benefit for all stakeholders. Mr. Abdul -Salam assured the team that the Stabilization Fund and the Legacy Debt would follow the appropriate procedural processes and would be addressed accordingly.
Regarding terminals for business operations, the Director General informed them that a state-of-the-art terminal is currently undergoing testing. Once completed, the terminals will be made available to the LMCs to enhance their operations and improve productivity.
The National Executives expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to engage with Management and to discuss their concerns.
On behalf of Management, Mr. Mohammed Abdul Salam emphasised that the engagement was equally important to him. He thanked the Executives for their initiative and encouraged them to formally submit any grievances and proposals for onward submission to the Board for further deliberations aimed at achieving mutual benefits.