President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Tosin Adeyanju as the new Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund, a decision announced by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
According to a statement issued by Ngelale on Saturday, Adeyanju takes over from Bello Maigari, who was reappointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in March 2023. The appointment is seen as a significant development in the country’s efforts to revamp and reinvigorate the lottery sector.
As Executive Secretary, Adeyanju will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the National Lottery Trust Fund and implementing policies aimed at promoting the growth and development of the lottery industry. The appointment is expected to bring a fresh perspective and expertise to the organization, which has been tasked with generating revenue for the government and creating jobs for Nigerians.
The development is a testament to President Tinubu’s commitment to empowering key institutions and ensuring that they are led by capable hands. The appointment is also seen as a major step towards achieving the president’s vision of a more diversified and robust economy.
It is expected that Adeyanju will hit the ground running, leveraging his experience and expertise to drive growth and innovation in the lottery sector. With his appointment, stakeholders in the industry are hopeful that the National Lottery Trust Fund will be repositioned to play a more critical role in Nigeria’s economic development.
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