A seven-member Governing Board of the National Lottery Authority, NLA chaired by Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Frederick Amissah, has been inaugurated by deputy minister for Finance Thomas Nyarko Ampem. Mr. Amissah is an economist with several years of experience in policy analysis, sovereign debt, structured finance and risk management. He is also an expert in public financial management, macroeconomic analysis and financial sector program management
The deputy minister inaugurated the board in accordance with Section 36 of the National Lotto Act, 2006 (Act 722), on behalf of the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson.
Other members of the Governing Board are the Director General of NLA, Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Salam, the Director, Revenue Policy Division at the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Edward Abrokwah, a representative of the Ministry of Interior, Ms. Doreen Panyin Annan, the Solicitor-General and the Office of the Attorney General representative, Mrs. Helen Akpene Awo Ziwu, the Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Hon. Faustina Elikplim Akurugu and Mr. Gerald Baffour Awuah Bonsu, the President’s nominees on the Board.
The Deputy Minister of Finance, Hon. Thomas Nyarko, addressing the Governing Board after administering the Oaths of Office and Secrecy, emphasized the crucial role of the Board in revenue generation.
He urged them to complement the government’s efforts by generating revenue to address the developmental needs of the Ghanaian people in line with the mandate in the National Lotto Act, 2006 (Act 722).
He also urged them to increase competition in NLA’s operations across its value chain in accordance with the government’s agenda to create jobs and raise revenue.
On behalf of the Governing Board, the Chairman, Mr. Federick Amissah, expressed gratitude to President Mahama and the Finance Minister, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, for their appointments.
He said the Governing Board, with a firm commitment to integrity, humility, and diligence, would boost revenue, establish partnerships with key stakeholders, and build a world-class lottery industry.
Mr. Amissah also said the Governing Board will work closely with Management to enhance Staff welfare and ensure industrial harmony among key industry players.
