Côte d’Ivoire’s National Lottery targets CFA5bn capital boost as LONACI sets 2026 course
Lottery operator outlines structural reforms, ethical certification, infrastructure expansion and revenue growth plans for the year ahead.
Côte d’Ivoire.- Côte d’Ivoire’s National Lottery, LONACI, has unveiled its strategic roadmap for 2026, highlighting a year of structural transformation, ethical reinforcement and long-term growth. A central component of the plan is a significant increase in share capital, which will rise from FCFA400m (€610,000) to FCFA5bn (€7.63m), strengthening the company’s financial base and enabling future investment and expansion.
The company’s strategy is anchored in a broader transformation agenda that prioritises digital acceleration, organisational efficiency and sustainable growth. LONACI is targeting FCFA744.3bn (€1.14bn) in revenue for 2026, as part of a multi-year development plan focused on innovation, transparency and social responsibility.
At a recent ceremony, Director General Dramane Coulibaly outlined the company’s vision, stating: “Our vision is to make LONACI the regional leader in games serving communities,” according to Ivoirematin.
The lottery operator has also obtained the World Lottery Association (WLA) Responsible Gaming – Level 3 certification, highlighting its commitment to ethical and responsible gaming.
LONACI expands ahead of 55th
Infrastructure investment also features prominently in the roadmap. Several major projects are currently underway, including the construction of a new headquarters in Plateau and the opening of additional branches in Korhogo and Abobo, strengthening LONACI’s national footprint.
2026 will also mark a milestone year for the lottery operator, with celebrations planned between April and June to commemorate LONACI’s 55th anniversary.
Chairman of the Board of Directors Youssouf Fofana concluded the ceremony by praising what he described as an “exceptional” performance record, while emphasising that future growth must remain focused on the development of human capital.
The ambitious outlook builds on a solid financial foundation. In 2025, LONACI reported turnover of FCFA657.6bn (€1.00bn), redistributed FCFA413.9bn (€632m) to players and forecast net profit of FCFA12.6bn (€19.2m), according to Ivoirematin.
LONACI’s contributions to the state rose by 40 per cent in 2025, while player pay-outs increased by 17 per cent, reflecting sustained growth and rising engagement across Côte d’Ivoire.
