Director General of the National Lottery Authority, Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has participated in the 2025 end-of-year review meeting of the African Lotteries Association (ALA), held in Accra on December 18.

Abdul-Salam, doubles as the Vice President of the ALA, an association of national lottery bodies across Africa that promotes best practices and collaboration within the industry.

The Association, as a governing bodies of lottery across the continent, enhances the need for a common platform for sharing best practices and governance protocols on lottery operations.

Speaking on the sidelines of the meeting, the NLA boss said, the event was an assembly of the board of the ALA, to review and take stock of 2025 happenings and to consider operational activities for the New Year, 2026.

Mr Abdul-Salam noted that the meeting afforded ALA officials the opportunity to discuss the calendar event for next year, with far-reaching decisions taken.

He said one of the successes chalked this year, was the training of member countries in cybersecurity and block chain administration of lotteries, which was done in Ivory Coast and Morocco respectively.

“In 2026, the ALA will conduct further trainings in other areas in lotto governance and operations, with seminars and executive meetings to discuss industry matters such as artificial intelligence, and responsible gaming” the DG noted.

Concerning operational activities of the NLA, Mr Abdul-Salam explained that the Authority has set out to implement several reforms in 2026, concerning lottery governance and the introduction of new products for the gaming public.

Products of the NLA, including the flagship ‘5/90’, according to the DG, is a shining example of a sustainable lottery product, which remains a trump card, with other African countries keenly taking inspirations.

The ALA, an association of 16-member countries is headed by the President of LONACI (Loterie Nationale de Cote d’Ivoire), as its Director-General.

The NLA’s strong relationship with the ALA as a prominent member and key contributor in decision-making concerning lottery governance, highlights the Authority’s leadership role in Africa’s lottery sector.

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