The growing influence of the 5\/90 product was highlighted by the Director-General of the Ghana National Lottery Authority <\/strong>(NLA), Mohammed Abdul Salam<\/strong>, during a Board meeting of the African Lottery Association (ALA) held in Accra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lottery regulators<\/strong> and operators<\/strong> from across Africa came together at the ALA Board meeting to reflect on 2025 and set a bold agenda<\/strong> for 2026. At the centre of their discussions was how to align regulations and create a more coordinated and efficient approach as the continent\u2019s lottery markets continue to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Abdul Salam, Ghana\u2019s lottery framework<\/strong> has evolved into a continental reference <\/strong>point for best practice, particularly in governance<\/strong> and product design. \u201cA lot of countries across Africa are emulating the example<\/strong> of Ghana when it comes to the 5\/90 lottery,” said Abdul Salam, according to The Herald Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Abdul Salam, who also serves as Vice President of the ALA said the meeting reinforced the need for a unified<\/strong> approach to lottery governance. \u201cAfrica needs a common platform<\/strong> where we can share best practices and learn governance protocols<\/strong> for lotteries and betting,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ALA is currently led by Dramane Coulibaly, Director-General of C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire\u2019s National Lottery (LONACI), as President, with Ghana playing a key leadership<\/strong> role on the Board. ALA is a regional organisation representing state-authorised lottery operators across Africa and works with global<\/strong> bodies to share best practices and standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The meeting went beyond product innovation<\/strong>, with a strong focus on governance reforms, cybersecurity<\/strong> and how technology is increasingly shaping lottery operations. Training programs in cybersecurity and blockchain-based lottery systems have already been held in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire and Morocco to help strengthen operational standards<\/strong> across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Committees are being established within the association to build expertise in governance, compliance<\/strong> and operational efficiency, helping African operators adapt to increasingly digital <\/strong>markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead, Abdul Salam said 2026 would bring a phase of reforms<\/strong> for Ghana\u2019s lottery sector, including governance changes and the introduction of new products for players<\/strong>. He added: \u201cWe will be seeing reforms as far as the governance of the National Lottery Authority is concerned. We will also be introducing more products for the gaming public<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n While sports betting and other gaming verticals continue to grow<\/strong> across the continent, Abdul Salam emphasised that Ghana\u2019s lottery framework, anchored by the 5\/90 product, continues to influence how African lotteries evolve<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/GHANA-ABDUL-507x600.jpeg\")
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