Lotteries Board of Namibia understudies operations of NLA

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Lotteries Board of Namibia, Dr. Johnaness Shimaneni, has paid a benchmarking visit to the National Lottery Authority (NLA) to study the Authority’s operations.
Accompanied by Ms. Jacqueline Hindjou, First Secretary for Political Economics at the Namibian High Commission, Dr. Shimaneni was welcomed by the Director-General of the NLA, Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Salam, along with the Authority’s Executive Management team.

During the visit, Dr. Shimaneni highlighted that the newly established Namibian Lotteries Board shares several operational similarities with the NLA.
With the NLA being a pioneer in the lottery industry within the subregion, the purpose of this visit was to gain valuable insights into the NLA’s operational framework and seek guidance for the Namibian board’s launch.
Mr. Abdul-Salam expressed enthusiasm about hosting the Namibian delegation and emphasized the NLA’s commitment to assist them in establishing their lottery board.
He also indicated that the NLA team would be available for ongoing discussions to help the Namibian board with its formation.
The NLA team conducted a comprehensive presentation, engaging in detailed discussions with the Namibian visitors regarding the Authority’s history, operational structure, processes, and corporate governance principles underpinning its establishment.

Commissioning of the Greater Accra Regional Office
In a related development, Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Salam also inaugurated the refurbished Greater Accra Regional Office on the Ground Floor of the NLA Fortune House at the Head Office.
The refurbished office features three individual offices, four washrooms, a storeroom, and a fully furnished general office equipped to seat 40 people.
Accompanied by Ms. Sheila Atiemo, Head of Administration, and her team during the tour of the office, Mr. Abdul-Salam acknowledged the commendable work of his predecessor, Samuel Awuku, and assured staff members that he intends to build on the foundation laid.
Emphasizing the importance of a conducive work environment in motivating staff to perform at their best, Mr.Abdul-Samlam urged the team to take good care of the facility and remain dedicated.

Edward Ato Sarpong is new MD of ADB

The majority shareholder of ADB has nominated Chartered Accountant and former Deputy Minister of Communications, Edward Ato Sarpong as the new Managing Director of the bank.
The Board of ADB has approved the nomination of Mr. Sarpong subject to approval by other regulators like the Bank of Ghana, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Ghana Stock Exchange.
Mr. Sarpong has already been introduced to the staff at the durbar.
He takes over from Alhassan Yakubu Tali, who announced his resignation effective February 5, 2025.
Mr Tali occupied the position from December 1, 2022, having served as Deputy Managing Director of the bank from 2017.
A statement issued by the Board of ADB announced that the majority shareholder of the bank has nominated a new Managing Director.
ADB was successfully listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) on December 20, 2016.
ABD Board Meeting and New Managing Director
The Board of the bank met last week to interview Mr Edward Ato Sarpong and approved his nomination. Mr Sarpong is expected to formally begin work on Monday February 10, 2025.

Profile of Mr Edward Ato Sarpong
Mr Sarpong served in several business positions over the years including Managing Director of Africaonline, Chief Operating Officer of K-Net from 2009 to 2011.
He also served as the Deputy Minister of Communications under John Mahama in 2014.
He is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana, and an Alumnus of the University of Professional Studies, UPSA.
He also attended the University of Ghana Business School where he obtained an Executive Masters Degree in Entrepreneurship. He is also an alumnus of the Manchester Business School of Leadership Development Programme.
Mr Sarpong also worked as a Business Consultant for Multimedia Group Limited, owners of Joy FM, Adom FM, Multi TV and others, as well as a Business Consultant and Trainer for Edge Capital Partners, his own firm, since 2011, and served as a business and leadership trainer and motivational speaker.