Lottery Can Bring Us More Money -Minister

The Minister of Special Duties and Inter -Governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume , has said the National Lottery Regulatory Commission can generate a lot of money for the government if well managed.

The minister, while urging the agency to increase its capacity , said lottery could create a huge revenue base for the country.

Akume spoke during a visit to the headquarters of the commission, a statement said on Monday.
He said. “ I am not an expert in this field , but I am informed and inclined to believe that if what you are doing is properly managed, this commission has the capacity to contribute meaningfully to the uplift of our people.

“ The President , Muhammadu Buhari, has made his commitment to lifting over 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next 10 years and your commission is in a position to play a major role.

“ If this commission is properly organised , I believe , and strongly too, that there’ s no way you can ’t rake in billions of naira to the coffers of this government . You have told me and others who are experts have also told me that the possibilities here are huge and enormous .”

Akume , who challenged the director -general, board and management of the commission to do more, promised to assist them in tackling some of the challenges inhibiting their performance.

“ I want us to make a difference , a huge difference by the time the budget cycle begins . With the potential that are here , this commission has the capacity to be second , only to the NNPC, ” he added .