The National Lottery Authority (NLA) will today receive the World Lottery Association (WLA) President, Rebecca Paul, the General Secretary Lynne Roiter, for the first time in Ghana.
They will be in town in the next few days, as part of events to mark the NLA’s 60th Anniversary.
Rebecca Paul, an American, who is the first woman to be elected for the coveted position of President for the WLA, has also been re-elected for a second two years term.
Ms. Paul, has also been instrumental in leading many reforms and championing Good Causes across the various Lottery Bodies.
Rebecca was re-elected WLA Boss in Vancouver, in October this year for another term.
Together with the experienced General Secretary, Lynne Roiter, a Canadian and other top officials of the world lottery body, will also be participating in the Seminar on Responsible Gaming, being organized by the African Lotteries Association in Accra and being hosted by Ghana’s NLA.
The event itself will bring together about 15 African Countries, Director Generals and several Experts in the Lottery industry across the Globe.
The Responsible Gaming Seminar is a major event on the ALA calendars and will be graced by the President of the world lottery body.
The African Lotteries President, Dramane Coulibaly from Ivory Coast and Younnes El- Mechrafi General Secretary of ALA and also Vice President of the WLA, will also be present.
The entire delegation, will also join Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, Ministers of State, CEOs, MPs, representatives of the political parties at the Grand Durbar of the NLA at 60.
The President is expected to grace the Grand Durbar of the NLA’s 60th Anniversary as Special Guest of Honour on Friday December 9, at 4pm at the NLA Head Office in Accra.
