Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the establishment of the Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Commission, according to a statement released by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government on Monday, is conceived as the central regulatory body for all lottery, gaming, and related activities within the State.
Its primary objectives are to:
“Provide a legal and institutional framework for regulating lottery and gaming operations in Edo State.
“Ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in the conduct of lottery activities.
“Safeguard the interests of participants and the general public by enforcing fair play and responsible gaming standards.
“Generate revenue for the State through well-structured licensing and regulation of gaming operators.”
The Governor has also approved the appointment of the following individuals to pioneer the affairs of the Commission:
1. Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye – Chairman
2. Dandy Imoukhuede Oserei- Member
3. Elvis Uadiale – Member
4. Ndidi Aghimien – Member
5. Hon. Habibat Yakubu – Secretary
The names of the above-nominated individuals will be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation.
This initiative reflects the Government’s commitment to creating a well-regulated gaming industry that protects consumers, enhances investor confidence, and contributes to the socio-economic development of Edo State.
