03 Jul DG TASKS ORBITAL LOTTERY, AFRICLICK LIMITED

MAKE US PROUD, NLRC DG TASKS ORBITAL LOTTERY AND AFRICLICK LIMITED 

The Director-General of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila has charged new entrants – Orbital Lottery & Gaming Limited and Africlick Limited (trading as Win Sapa) to attain significant height while operating in the gaming industry. 

Mr. Gbajabiamila, who spoke during the presentation ceremony of sports betting permit to both companies at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja recently, stated that the NLRC continues to encourage both local and foreign investment for the betterment of the nation’s economy. 

Whilst commending both companies for getting to this point in the licensing process, the NLRC boss encouraged them to report any infraction to the Commission to aid its efforts to tackle illegalities in the gaming industry. 

“Make the Commission proud and do not hesitate to relate with the Commission when you encounter any issues. Do not give us any course to enforce compliance on your companies as the Commission will not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law if you are found wanting. As a stakeholder in the industry, be part of the eyes and ears of the NLRC and let us know when there is an operation going on of which you do not know of its validity,” Mr. Gbajabiamila said. 

DG NLRC ( C )WITH Management of Orbital Lottery/Gaming Ltd after the presentation of the Sports Betting Permit

Gbajabiamila concluded by wishing both companies well, praying they succeed and move to the next level. 

In his response, the CEO of Orbital Lottery and Gaming, Mr. F. K. Fayad, thanked the Director-General for the honour and opportunity to be part of the gaming team. He added that their company is poised to contribute positively to developing the industry in Nigeria through innovations and consistency. 

“We are glad to be part of the local community and we are invested in delivering world-class services and products in Nigeria. This is very important to us as a company and as a family. We look forward to engaging more with the Commission and having frequent meetings with the Commission,” Fayad assured. 

DG NLRC ( 2nd R) with the team from Africlick Ltd, after the presentation of the Sports Betting Permit

On his part, the CEO Africlick Limited, Mr. Adolphus O. Apeh thanked the DG for the opportunity to be part of the gaming team, adding that they are a young company and being a stakeholder in the gaming industry is a great opportunity for them to establish and build as a company. 

He further stated that they are set to create jobs for young Nigerians and encourage both foreign and local investment. 

“We will continue to maintain compliance and are ready to welcome all NLRC staff whenever they come to monitor their gaming activities. We look forward to more stakeholder involvement,” Apeh concluded. 

By Garos Gyang