The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammi Awuku, has tendered his resignation from his position, effective Monday, January 13, 2024.
This decision comes after his successful election as the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North on December 7, 2024.
In a letter addressed to President John Mahama, Mr. Awuku expressed his desire to focus on his new role as an MP and serve his constituents diligently.
He has humbly requested the President to appoint a suitable replacement to ensure a seamless transition and handover process.
Mr. Awuku was appointed by former President Nana Akufo-Addo in August 2021 and received confirmation from the Public Services Commission in July 2022.
During his tenure, he has significantly elevated the NLA’s reputation and positioned it as a key player on the global lottery stage.
Through his strategic and results-driven leadership, Mr. Awuku successfully turned the NLA from a struggling entity into a profitable and esteemed organization within the international lottery community.
His accomplishments have not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by his election as the Vice President of the African Lotteries Association (ALA) in March 2024.
Additionally, Mr Awuku for two consecutive times secured the prestigious Overall Public Sector CEO of the Year Award at the Ghana CEO Summit and Excellence Awards.
In May 2024, he was also recognized as the CEO of the Year in the lottery Industry and attributed this achievement to the collective hard work, dedication, and commitment of the NLA’s Management and Staff.
Read Mr Awuku’s resignation letter below:
