Executive Secretary of National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, has expressed willingness to partner with the Nigerian lawmakers to achieve the trust fund’s mandate.
Adeyanju made this known in Abuja on Thursday when he received the House Committee on Inter-Governmental Affairs on an oversight visit, led by its Chairman, Chukwugozie Canic Moore Nwachukwu.
Nwachukwu explained that the committee aimed to engage with NLTF, assess its activities, and offer solutions to challenges faced by the organization.
He noted that this was the committee’s first visit to NLTF and expressed their happiness to be there.
“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 said.
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.”
Executive Secretary of NLTF praised the lawmakers for 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 of equitable distribution of interventions.
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.
