The commission is here to serve lottery operators, Players and the public; to bring fair play, honesty, Integrity and transparency into the lottery business.
National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) was established by the National Lottery Act 2005 and signed into Law on the 30th March, 2005. It is a corporate body with perpetual succession and common seal.
It is headed by a Director-General appointed by the president subject to the confirmation of the senate. It also has a Governing Board which has overall control of the commission.
National Lottery Regulatory Commission started its full operation in 2009 when the then President made Chief Peter Igho, the Director-General.
His initial mission was to change the negative perception people have about ”Lottery”, to make people see it as a way of raising funds for Good causes.
With the present leadership, the commission has continued to play its regulatory role with a new zeal, through the deployment of leading technologies, effective management of materials and human resources for optimal realization of its mandate.
The commission is here to serve lottery operators, players and the public; to bring in fair play, honesty, integrity and transparency into the lottery business.
Our Aims and Objectives
The commission is set out to regulate the operation and business of national lottery in Nigeria.
- To set standards, guidelines and rules for the operation of national lottery in collaboration with the licensees.
- To promote transparency, propriety and integrity in operation of lottery.
- To ensure the protection of the interest of players, stakeholders and the public.
- To carry out periodic assessment of the operations of national lottery in Nigeria and submit report to the president and National Assembly.
- To perform such other duties as may be directed by the president, from time to time, and as necessary or expedient to ensure the efficient performance of the functions of the Commission.
”ONLY THOSE WITH IMPECCABLE CHARACTER SHOULD BE IN LOTTERY BUSINESS”
Our Corporate Culture
We run an enabling working environment where everyone counts. At all times, upholding our core values is paramount to our daily activities at the Commission.
Past Governing Board Chairmen
1 | Kanu Agabi (SAN) CON | 2005 - 2008 |
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2 | Chief Tunde Oshunrinde | 2009 - 2011 |
3 | Damian D. Dodo (SAN) | 2013 - 2015 |
Past Director-Generals/Chief Executive Officers
1 | Titilayo Oluremilekun Iroche (OON) | November 2005 – December 2006 |
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2 | Peter Igho (MFR) | April 2009 – April 2013 |
3 | Adolphus Joe Ekpe (FNIM) | August 2013 - April 2016 |
