Board members of the African Lotteries Association (ALA) from Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Morocco, and Senegal have paid a working visit to Ghana to participate in a Board meeting aimed at reviewing activities undertaken in 2025 and outlining plans for 2026.
The meeting, held in Accra, brought together heads of lottery institutions across the continent to assess operational performance, consider applications from prospective members, and strengthen collaboration among existing member organisations.
Speaking at the meeting, the Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Salam, said the gathering underscored the importance of a unified platform for African lottery operators to exchange experiences and enhance governance standards.
“As governing bodies of lotteries across Africa, the need for a common platform where we can share best practices and learn governance protocols is very significant. That is why the African Lotteries Association exists,” he said.
Mr. Abdul-Salam noted that the Director-General of LONACI, Côte d’Ivoire’s National Lottery, currently serves as President of the Association, while he himself is one of its Vice Chairpersons. He explained that the Accra meeting focused on evaluating programmes implemented in 2025 and preparing a clear roadmap for activities in 2026.
Touching on expectations for the coming year, Mr. Abdul-Salam disclosed that Ghana’s National Lottery Authority is preparing major reforms aimed at improving governance and expanding its product offerings. According to him, the reforms will introduce new products while strengthening regulatory systems to meet the evolving needs of the gaming public.
“The year promises to be exciting,” he said.
Highlighting achievements of the African Lotteries Association in 2025, Mr. Abdul-Salam cited capacity-building initiatives as a major milestone. He added that, looking ahead, the Association plans to establish specialised committees to explore further training opportunities in governance, operations, and other critical areas to strengthen member institutions in 2026.
