The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has assured stakeholders of its commitment to ensuring that they get the best out of its services while contributing to National Development.
The assurance comes after news went viral on social media of littering of its paper roll supplies in the Greater Accra Region.
In a statement issued by the management of the authority in reaction to the news, the state institution noted that the security of its operations would not be undermined by the event.
“NLA would like to assure the general public, its cherished patrons and stakeholders that this incident would in no way affect the security of its operations” the management stated in a communique dated October 25, 2021.
It added that the situation is being closely monitored and the NLA “will take steps to arrest and prosecute any persons found using those paper rolls to stake lotto”.
Below is the full statement:
The attention of Management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has been drawn to a publication in the news media and other portals over the littering of its paper roll supplies in certain parts of Accra.
NLA would like to assure the general public, its cherished patrons and stakeholders that this incident would in no way affect the security of its operations.
NLA would further like to assure its cherished patrons that it is monitoring the situation and will take steps to arrest and prosecute any persons found using those paper rolls to stake lotto.
Meanwhile, NLA is working closely with the security agencies to investigate the matter and would like to assure our stakeholders, valued patrons and the general public that it is focused on its core mandate of creating moments of Hope and Happiness through exciting Lottery Games that generate Revenue for National Development and make all stakeholders ultimate Winners.
Management therefore urges the public and stakeholders to continue to uphold the confidence it has in NLA.
NLA, Development through Games.
Signed
Management
