Washington and Lee University students took part in lottery draws as Ghana’s National Lottery Authority showcased transparency systems and digital operations.
Ghana.- Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) has hosted a delegation from Washington and Lee University for an academic exchange visit centred on lottery technology and public service innovation.
The delegation, comprising 18 students, professors and a coordinator, visited the NLA on May 12 as part of an exchange programme with the University of Ghana. During the visit, the delegation explored the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in lottery operations and public service delivery.
Representatives from the NLA’s Strategy and Business Improvement (SBI) Department guided the group through lottery draw procedures at Brennan Hall, providing insight into the systems and processes behind live draws.
The visiting students also participated in the drawing of the five winning numbers during the Noonrush Draw and Afriluck Mid-Day Cash Draw. The NLA said: “The visit focused on exploring the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in lottery operations and public service delivery.”
The visit comes as the NLA continues advancing its digital transformation agenda. In April, the authority outlined plans to transition lottery sales to electronic platforms by the third quarter of 2026 as part of efforts to modernise Ghana’s lottery sector.
The programme concluded with a presentation led by operations and draw manager Kwaku Boakye Nimako, who demonstrated the authority’s draw machines, introduced panel members and explained the checks conducted before each draw.
The delegation also engaged with Mohammed Abdul Salam, NLA director general, who discussed the authority’s mandate, systems and the use of technology to strengthen transparency and efficiency in lottery operations.
