The federal government has approved the elevation of the annual gaming conference of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) to international standards to attract more foreign investments and inflow of resources to the country.
Director-general of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Lanre Gbajabiamila disclosed this in a press release issued in Abuja yesterday on the preparations for the 2023 edition of the conference scheduled for between October 31 and November 1.
The aim is to expand the nation’s business frontiers and create more wealth for Nigerians.
Progressing from the success of the maiden edition of the conference which had only key Nigerian stakeholders and players of the industry participating, Gbajabiamila stated that this year’s edition would have some key potentates of the gaming industry in Africa and across the globe in attendance.
According to the DG, the lottery commission is deliberately creating chances and openings for the Nigerian gaming industry leaders and potential investors to interact and connect with the best gaming industry giants across the world to upgrade their businesses, generate more resources and enhance the winnings for Nigerians.
With the theme, ‘Innovation and Disruptions: Core Strategies for Success’, the 2023 international gaming conference will be held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos, featuring presentations, exhibitions, panel discussions and gala night where awards will be given to outstanding stakeholders and players in different categories.
Since assuming office, Mr. Gbajabiamila has exhibited interest and commitment towards improving the lottery industry, making it a major source of revenue for the country; and an industry to combat youth unemployment in the country.
With the new international status of the gaming conference, the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, stakeholders, players and prospective investors have a lot to achieve in the professionally and dexterously packaged 2-day conference, deputy director of public affairs at the commission, Magnus Ekechukwu said in the statement.
