In a renewed effort to bolster Nigeria's lottery industry, the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have strengthened their partnership. The renewed collaboration was highlighted during a recent visit by NLTF Executive Secretary, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, to the EFCC headquarters, where he expressed gratitude to the anti-graft agency for recovering over N9 billion for the NLTF.
During the visit, Comrade Adeyanju urged the EFCC to continue its diligent efforts in ensuring that all gaming companies fulfill their financial obligations. He emphasized that the timely remittance of dues by gaming companies is critical for the NLTF to achieve its mandate of promoting good causes and supporting national development. The Executive Secretary highlighted that such remittances would enable the NLTF to provide vital support across various sectors, including education, healthcare, water, sports, disaster management, and welfare for vulnerable Nigerians. "This will help in improving the lives of Nigerians and assist President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his vision for national development," Adeyanju noted.
EFCC Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, welcomed the renewed partnership and congratulated Comrade Adeyanju on his recent appointment. He commended the NLTF's efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in the lottery industry and reassured the delegation of the EFCC's commitment to supporting the NLTF through enhanced collaboration in debt recovery. Olukoyede emphasized the EFCC’s mandate to recover and remit funds to the appropriate agencies, stating, "We are here to support and ensure that every naira is accounted for and directed to the right channels." He also advised the NLTF to maintain ethical standards, noting, "Always do the right thing because tomorrow someone else will review your activities."
This partnership between the NLTF and EFCC aims to reinforce transparency and accountability in the lottery sector, ensuring compliance among all stakeholders. The collaboration is set to advance the NLTF's initiatives in spreading good causes and contributing significantly to Nigeria's national development.
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