Tosin Kakaki
PRESS RELEASE
NATIONAL LOTTERY TRUST FUND HOSTS HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT VISIT
The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) received the House Committee on Inter-Governmental Affairs on an oversight visit, led by its Chairman, Chukwugozie Canic Moore Nwachukwu. The committee aimed to engage with NLTF, assess its activities, and offer solutions to challenges faced by the organization.
Nwachukwu stated, “Our visit is to interface with NLTF, understand its successes, problems, and activities, and provide support where needed for the betterment of the country.” He noted that this was the committee’s first visit to NLTF and expressed their happiness to be there.
Comrade, Tosin Adeyanju, Executive Secretary of NLTF, welcomed the lawmakers, praising their contributions to the country. He highlighted NLTF’s mandate to support GOOD CAUSES in health, education, environment, sport, water,disaster relief, and humanitarian activities citing 78 projects implemented nationwide.
Adeyanju who praised President Bola Tinubu for his efforts in alleviating poverty in Nigeria urged the president to utilize NLTF to reach vulnerable Nigerians, he assured equitable distribution of interventions. He expressed willingness to partner with the lawmakers to achieve NLTF’s mandate.
The committee members commended NLTF’s efforts and pledged their support. Hon. Ime Okon, Deputy Committee Chairman, said, “We are impressed with NLTF’s work and commit to supporting their initiatives.”
The visit marked a significant step in fostering collaboration between NLTF and the House Committee on Inter-governmental Affairs, aimed at promoting national development and supporting GOOD CAUSES.
Other members of the visiting team included Committee Clerk Aimila Kehinde, Hon. Esosa Iyane, Hon. Ibe Okwara, Hon. Agbodike Pascal, and Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, with Deputy Clerk Aduku Mercy.
Arowolo Solomon Alaba
Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary (Media & Corporate Communications)
22/08/2024
