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FG inspects national game facilities for official inauguration
The Federal Government in collaboration with the National Lottery Nigeria, a private company on Tuesday in Abuja inspected facilities in readiness for the official inauguration of Nigeria’s National Game.
Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila, the Director-General, National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), after the inspection, expressed satisfaction over the facilities on ground, saying “they are impressive”.
Gbajabiamila said that the standard had been set for the operations of lottery gaming in the country.
“These are the kinds of the setup that we see when we go on a visit abroad and I just hope they are going to maintain them because the facilities are very impressive and I am glad with what I have seen so far.”
He said Nigerians would benefit immensely from the game when officially launched as it would create more employment for Nigerians.
On addictive gambling by the juvenile in lottery operations in Nigeria, the D-G assured that the facilities would also serve as tools to checkmate the excessive involvement of the underaged being a digital online operation.
“I believe in the terms and conditions that NLRC takes on responsible gaming and underaged gaming and other concerns on addiction of gaming, I believe the company knows what to do as I earlier discussed with them.
“The fact that it is a digital online operation, it will be easy for them tactically to identify those players who are becoming addictive in gaming. “
According to him, the model of operation will be different from every other game as it will add values to the national sports and economic development of the country.
Responding, Mr Layi Onafowokan, the Managing Director of National Lottery Nigeria, expressed delight over Gbajabiamila’s visit to inspect the facilities in readiness for the official inauguration of the game in Nigeria.
“His visit is to inspect our facilities in readiness in terms of going live on the operations of the national games and I am happy that he is pleased with what he met on ground.
“This shows our commitment to deliver on these national games to Nigerians. As you can see, our facilities, studio and everything is ready and that is the reason for his visit here today.”
According to Onafowokan, the games, which involve instant games, mega-naija-jackpot and other games to be unveiled on the official launching day, are looking at not just the regional level but also at the national level.
He said it also would help to alleviate a lot of tough times faced by many Nigerians.
“This is a mere fact that we come up with these national games to change people’s lives and we will bring that credibility to Nigerians who believe in us that we are here to change the lives of Nigerians.
“What we are doing here today will be to the economic benefits of our country, to our community in general.
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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase
Joel Ajayi
With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.
Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.
The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.
Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.
Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.
For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.
President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.
The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.
With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.
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