Okpebholo appoints ex-Speaker Chairman Lottery Commission

A former Edo Speaker Hon Frank Okiye has been appointed pioneer Chairman of the Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission.

The appointment of Okiye was contained in a statement by Secretary to the Edo State Government, Musa Okhilor, following establishment of the Commission.

Ikhilor said the Commission was conceived as the central regulatory body for all lottery, gaming, and related activities within the State. 

He said the Commission was to provide legal and institutional framework for regulating lottery and gaming operations as well as ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in the conduct of lottery activities.

The SSG explained that the Commission would safeguard interests of participants as well as generate revenue for the state through well-structured licensing and regulation of gaming operators.

Other members of the Commission are Dandy Imoukhuede Oserei, Elvis Uadiale, Ndidi Aghimien and Hon. Habibat Yakubu as Secretary.

Okhilor said the names of the nominees would be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation.
Source: The Nation