National Lottery Authority

National Lottery Authority (NLA) is a statutory agency in Ghana, and it operates under the Ministry of Finance.[1] As a governmental organization, the NLA is responsible for organizing raffles for the nation, providing an opportunity to win prizes, thereby making life more enjoyable and better for everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances. The board of the NLA oversees the activities of the organization, headed by the chairperson, one representative of the Ministry of Interior, one representative of the Ministry of Finance, another representative of the Attorney General's Department, two Government appointees, and the Director General.

National Lottery Authority of Ghana
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The NLA offers a corporate platform where diverse skills and experiences converge, promoting creativity, innovation, effective management practices, and resulting in high efficiency and productivity.[2]

History

The Kwame Nkrumah administration established the Department of National Lotteries and placed it under the Lotteries Act (1958) when they created the national body to oversee lottery affairs. Subsequently, the department became part of the Lotteries and Betting Act of 1960.[1]

Over five decades, the NLA transformed from the Department of National Lotteries (DNL) in the Civil Service to an independent Public Service Institution. It currently holds a legal lottery monopoly in Ghana, vital for revenue and jobs. Its present structure was formalized through the enactment of the National Lotto Act 722 in 2006.[3][4]

Affiliations

The NLA is a member of the International Association of State Lotteries and the African Association of State Lotteries.[1]

Operations

The Authority is headquartered in Accra.[5]

Regional and District Offices

References
  1. "A SHORT HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENTOF NATIONAL LOTTERIES". winne.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  2. Ndetei, Chris (2022-03-01). "National Lottery Authority: about, games and how to play, shortcode, results". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
  3. admin (2022-09-29). "NLA marks 60 Years today". The Chronicle News Online. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
  4. "Playing lottery the right way with NLA". GhanaWeb. 2016-06-08. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
  5. "National Lotto Authority (NLA)". lotteryinsider.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  6. "National Lotto Authority". GhanaYello. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
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