Delta Signs MoU To Run Lottery Company

Delta State Government yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Digital Gaming Systems Limited to run a lottery game company, otherwise known as Delta Lotto.



Governor Ifeanyi Okowa said the idea of the lottery company was to create jobs and wealth for the people of the state.

Speaking shortly after signing the MoU in Asaba, the governor recounted the rigorous process of getting the state involved in the game and ensure that the people of the state gets adequate benefits from the programme.

Managing Director of the company, Chief Ken Iwelumo said the pact would offer a broad array of lottery run games to the people of the state.

While he assured the people that the process would be transparent with the operational company offering daily, weekly and mega games via multiple channels and product delivery system, including but not limited to fixed terminals, handheld mobile terminal, mobile phone, computers, online and system developed future, Governor Okowa congratulated the Delta people for having the system on board.

 He said: “We have been briefed about the whole system and it is heartwarming that there is a great prospect of creating lots of jobs for our youths.

It is also expected that the state will generate revenue from the programme and the fund generated applied to social development that will benefit the people especially the poor, which makes it a win-win situation for the people.”