Enugu Gaming Commission CEO joins African Responsible Gaming Network

Arinze Arum joins the pan-African network as it works on gambling-harm research, treatment directories, policy recommendations and awareness campaigns.

Key takeaways:

• Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission CEO Arinze Arum has joined the African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN).
• ARGN is a pan-African initiative focused on responsible gambling and preventing gambling-related harm.
• The network was launched in September 2026 and includes representatives from 11 African countries.
• ARGN’s initial priorities include a pan-African gambling-harm insight brief, a directory of treatment and support services, policy recommendations and awareness campaigns.
• Founding members include Gamble Aware Nigeria, GamblePause Initiative Africa and the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation.

Nigeria.- Nigeria’s Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission CEO Arinze Arum has joined the African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN), a pan-African initiative focused on responsible gambling and preventing gambling-related harm.

ARGN welcomed Arum to the network, highlighting the importance of regulatory leadership in advancing player protection across the continent. “Having leaders who understand the importance of regulation, accountability, and player welfare is essential to shaping the future of responsible gaming across our continent,” ARGN said.

Launched in September 2026, ARGN brings together responsible gaming organisations, advocates, researchers and treatment professionals, with representatives from 11 African countries. Its initial priorities include developing a pan-African gambling-harm insight brief, compiling a directory of treatment and support services, preparing policy recommendations and coordinating awareness campaigns.

Gamble Aware Nigeria, GamblePause Initiative Africa and the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation are among the network’s founding members.

ARGN aims to strengthen cooperation between organisations working to prevent gambling-related harm while developing approaches that reflect the different regulatory frameworks and needs of African markets.