National Lottery Authority
 Logo used | |
| Region | Ghana |
|---|---|
| First draw | 1958 |
| Operator | NLA |
| Regulated by | Board of National Lottery Authority of Ghana |
| Number of games | Six |
| Shown on | JoyNews |
| Website | www |
National Lottery Authority (NLA) is a statutory agency in Ghana, which operates under the Ministry of Finance.[1] As a governmental organization, the NLA is responsible for organizing raffles for the nation and provide an opportunity to win prizes, thereby making life more enjoyable and better for everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances. The board of the NLA oversees the activities of the organization. It is headed by the Chairperson, one Representative of the Ministry of Interior, one representative of the Ministry of Finance, another representative of the Attorney General's Department, two Government appointees, and the Director General.[2]
The NLA offers a corporate platform where diverse skills and experiences converge, promoting creativity, innovation, effective management practices, and resulting in high efficiency and productivity.[3]
History
The Kwame Nkrumah administration established the Department of National Lotteries and placed it under the Lotteries Act (1958) when they created the national body to oversee lottery affairs. Subsequently, the department became part of the Lotteries and Betting Act of 1960.[1]
Over five decades, the NLA transformed from the Department of National Lotteries (DNL) in the Civil Service to an independent Public Service Institution. It currently holds a legal lottery monopoly in Ghana, vital for revenue and jobs. Its present structure was formalized through the enactment of the National Lotto Act 722 in 2006.[4][5]
Affiliations
The NLA is a member of the International Association of State Lotteries and the African Association of State Lotteries.[1]
Operations
The Authority is headquartered in Accra.[6]
Regional and District Offices
Controversies
In April 2026, the President of Ghana following the directive of a commission of inquiry into a controversial deal between the National Lotteries Authority and KGL Technologies Ltd. directed the Attorney-General and the Minister of Finance to renegotiate a 15-year deal signed in 2024. As at June 2026, the renegotiation has not reached a conclusion despite several meetings and adjournments. [10] [11][12][13]
In 2019, Samuel Awuku, who was then the Director-General of the National Lotteries Authority signed a contract with KGL Technoologies Ltd. to operate the authority's 5/90 lottery via a USSD code for 3 years. At the end of the contract in 2022, it was renewed for 10 years. However, before the 10 years could elapse, the board and director-general in 2024 signed a new contract that granted KGL exclusive rights to operate the lottery from 2024 to 2039. [14]
References
- 1 2 3 "A SHORT HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL LOTTERIES". winne.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ↑ "Sammi Awuku advocates merger of NLA and Gaming Commission - The Herald ghana". 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
- ↑ Ndetei, Chris (2022-03-01). "National Lottery Authority: about, games and how to play, shortcode, results". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ admin (2022-09-29). "NLA marks 60 Years today". The Chronicle News Online. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "Playing lottery the right way with NLA". GhanaWeb. 2016-06-08. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "National Lotto Authority (NLA)". lotteryinsider.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ↑ "National Lotto Authority". GhanaYello. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ Authority, National Lottery. "Contact NLA - National Lottery Authority Ghana". National Lottery Authority. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
- ↑ Authority, National Lottery. "DIRECTOR GENERAL EMBARKS ON REGIONAL OFFICE TOUR - NLA News | National Lottery Authority Ghana". National Lottery Authority. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
- ↑ "Renegotiation of Terrible NLA-KGL deal: Defying the President's order or just a tactical 'Go Slow' process? - The Fourth Estate". 2026-06-23. Retrieved 2026-07-17.
- ↑ Admin1 (2026-01-12). "Pres Mahama orders review of NLA–KGL contract". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2026-07-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Mahama orders review of NLA–KGL contract". 2026-01-10. Retrieved 2026-07-17.
- ↑ GNA (2026-01-12). "President directs comprehensive review of contract between NLA and KGL". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2026-07-17.
- ↑ "How NLA gave away GHC3 billion prime business in exchange for peanuts". 2025-09-30. Retrieved 2026-07-17.