World Lottery Association praises Ghana as a top African lottery contender for 2028 Summit
Accra is recognised for its lottery leadership, vision and social impact as Ghana positions itself to host the 2028 World Lottery Summit, marking a milestone for Africa’s lottery sector.
Ghana.- World Lottery Association (WLA) President Andreas Kotter has praised Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) for its vision and operations, highlighting the country’s potential as a top African contender to host the 2028 World Lottery Summit.
Kotter visited Ghana with senior WLA executives Lucas Esposito and Francois Pellaud-Pautrot for a working trip to the NLA. The delegation met leadership, reviewed Accra’s facilities, and assessed the city’s potential as the first West African host of the prestigious summit.
Kotter said: “I saw your vision, that Ghana wants to have footprints and to become an organisation of choice for blueprint in Africa. I think this is the right way, and you will get every support that you can get from me as a person to fulfil this vision.”
NLA Director-General Mohamed Abdul-Salam welcomed the WLA leadership. “Let me, on behalf of my Management, sincerely thank you not only for considering Ghana as a potential host for the World Lottery Summit (WLS) but also for physically coming to experience first-hand what Ghana has to offer. It will remain with us that the President of the WLA once visited the NLA on a mission to consider us for hosting a significant event in the future,” he said.
WLA signals strong confidence in Africa
Kotter elaborated on the purpose of the visit and its wider significance for Africa. “We are here for two reasons: to gain a good appreciation of Accra, the conference facilities, and the infrastructure, and to gain practical knowledge of what we have seen theoretically. We also want to send a signal to Africa.”
He said the visit was an excellent way to demonstrate confidence in Africa, which he described as a continent full of potential. “We have WLA members we want to support, and that is why we are here in person and bringing executives of this calibre who can communicate this at a high level. I’m very honoured and proud of what we have seen today, not only the conference centre but also learning about Ghana’s history, and I’m carrying these memories back home with me,” he said.
During the visit, the delegation also met with members of Ghana’s Parliament, including former NLA Director-General and MP Samuel Awuku, to discuss strategies for combating illegal lotteries and promoting responsible gaming, especially measures that protect young people and local communities.
The trip underscores Ghana’s growing influence in the global lottery industry and highlights the strong partnership between the WLA and African national operators. If confirmed as host, the 2028 World Lottery Summit would be the first held in West Africa, marking a major milestone for Ghana and the continent’s lottery sector.
