LONAB reports 102% H1 target achievement in Burkina Faso
LONAB outlines regional priorities, operational challenges and governance reforms following strong H1 performance.
Burkina Faso.- Burkina Faso’s National Lottery (LONAB) reported 102 per cent achievement of its objectives in the first half of 2026, with management highlighting strong performance and continued momentum across its national network.
Director General Ibrahim Zarani disclosed the figure during a recent meeting with the heads of six agencies under LONAB’s Bobo-Dioulasso main agency. The meeting formed part of Board President Maxime Compaoré’s tour to better understand conditions on the ground, strengthen support for teams and share the company’s strategic priorities, according to a LONAB statement. Zarani said: “A result that reflects the collective commitment of teams across the country.”
The six operations represented were Dédougou, Houndé, Boromo, Banfora, Gaoua and the Bobo-Dioulasso sales department. Their managers presented their activities, staffing levels and operational difficulties.
Compaoré congratulated staff on the results achieved and encouraged teams to maintain the performance momentum recorded since the beginning of the year. He also said the Board would continue working with management and advocate with the relevant authorities for solutions to the issues raised, particularly those involving human resources, equipment and infrastructure.
The managers raised concerns including insufficient personnel, internet connectivity problems, a shortage of terminals and working conditions at some agencies operating from borrowed premises.
The discussions also focused on strict compliance with procedures, stronger hierarchical control of funds, liquidity management and intensified internal controls. Agency heads and sales teams were urged to increase their field presence and systematically produce mission reports to improve activity monitoring.
The meeting also highlighted the need for LONAB structures to align with new national orientations and contribute to reforms involving state-owned companies, while complying with regulatory requirements.
Zarani also highlighted LONAB’s recent recognition at the General Assembly of State-Owned Companies, citing the quality of its accounting documents, tax compliance and adherence to regulatory requirements.
The disclosure comes against a backdrop of recent activity across LONAB’s regional network. Its Banfora agency achieved 97.03 per cent of its first-half 2026 target despite staffing and connectivity challenges, while a separate PMU’B initiative created more than 170 direct jobs through 50 betting clubs and 20 electronic ticket clerks.
