Management Team
Meet the leadership team of FCT-LRO. From the Director-General to Unit Heads in Licensing & Permits, Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Compliance & Enforcement, Consumer Protection, ICT & Digital Monitoring, Finance & Administration — our team is dedicated to ensuring integrity and compliance within the FCT lottery and gaming space.
At the Federal Capital Territory Lottery Regulatory Office (FCT-LRO), Management is anchored on professionalism, ethics, and forward-thinking governance. From the Director-General to Unit heads across borad our team embodies the Commission’s mandate — ensuring integrity, transparency, and responsible gaming within the FCT jurisdiction.
Each leader brings a wealth of expertise and vision to their role, collectively driving regulatory innovation, institutional accountability, and compliance enforcement in Nigeria’s dynamic gaming landscape.
Lanre Gbajabiamila OON, Director-General/CEO
Profile Summary:
The Director-General provides strategic management, institutional direction, and overall regulatory oversight for the FCT gaming and lottery ecosystem. Serving as the chief regulatory officer, the DG ensures policy alignment with the National Gaming Framework, drives stakeholder engagement, and upholds transparency in the administration of gaming permits and licenses.
Core Mandates:
- Institutional Management and policy visioning.
- Oversight of licensing, enforcement, and compliance frameworks.
- Strategic coordination with FCTA and national gaming agencies.
- Advocacy for responsible gaming and innovation.
Strategic Focus: Policy modernization
Designation: Director-General / Chief Executive Officer
Department: Executive Office
Profile Summary:
Responsible for the issuance, renewal, and monitoring of gaming licenses across all categories — retail, digital, promotional, and charitable. Oversees due diligence processes, compliance audits, and market entry approvals for operators.
Core Mandates:
- Licensing and permitting oversight.
- Regulatory monitoring of operators’ adherence.
- Coordination with Legal and Enforcement departments.
Strategic Focus: Streamlining digital licensing systems and improving transparency protocols.
Designation: Director, Licensing & Regulatory Operations
Profile Summary:
Oversees the legal framework guiding all FCT-LRO operations — ensuring regulatory soundness, statutory compliance, and legal enforcement of gaming laws within the territory. Provides legal advisory to the DG, drafts regulatory instruments, and manages litigation processes.
Core Mandates:
- Legal advisory on gaming legislation and regulations.
- Review and approval of permit documentation.
- Coordination with the judiciary on enforcement actions.
- Ensuring compliance with the Lotteries Act and subsidiary laws.
Strategic Focus: Strengthening legal frameworks for digital-era gaming and dispute resolution.
Designation: Director, Legal & Regulatory Affairs
Profile Summary:
- Ensures adherence to FCT gaming regulations through proactive monitoring, investigations, and enforcement.
- Leads field operations, sanction administration, and public protection measures against illegal or unlicensed gaming activities.
Core Mandates:
- Enforcement of gaming laws and sanctions.
- Anti-fraud operations and regulatory field monitoring.
- Public sensitization on compliance obligations.
Strategic Focus: Deploying smart enforcement tools and inter-agency coordination systems.
Designation: Director, COmpliance & Enforcement
Profile Summary:
Fairness, transparency, and safety of gaming operations within the FCT. The department serves as the guardian of public interest, addressing consumer grievances, preventing exploitation, and promoting responsible participation in the gaming economy.
By embedding ethical safeguards, market monitoring systems, and customer redress mechanisms, the office reinforces the Commission’s commitment to social responsibility and public confidence.
Core Mandates:
- Consumer complaint management and dispute resolution.
- Market surveillance for fair play and ethical compliance.
- Coordination of responsible gaming education and awareness.
- Collaboration with operators to ensure customer data protection.
- Enforcement of consumer rights and anti-fraud standards.
Strategic Focus:
- Building a transparent and accountable gaming environment.
- Empowering players through education and redress mechanisms.
- Integrating AI-based monitoring tools for consumer trend analytics.
Designation: Director, Consumer Protection & Market Integrity
Profile Summary:
- Leads the digital transformation agenda of the FCT-LRO — developing and maintaining ICT infrastructure that powers licensing/permit automation, data analytics, and compliance monitoring.
Core Mandates:
- Digital systems development and maintenance.
- Data protection, cybersecurity, and online reporting portals.
- Innovation in e-licensing and e-regulation platforms.
Strategic Focus: Integrating AI-driven compliance systems and digital transparency tools.
Designation: Director, ICT & Digital Innovation
Profile Summary:
Manages financial strategy, resource allocation, and administrative governance. Ensures fiscal discipline, budget transparency, and alignment with federal financial regulations.
Core Mandates:
- Budget formulation and management.
- Financial accountability and audit readiness.
- Human resource and administrative coordination.
Strategic Focus: Strengthening institutional efficiency and fiscal sustainability.
Designation: Director, Finance & Administration
Profile Summary:
Fostering public trust, transparency, and engagement through strategic communication. The office manages stakeholder relations, corporate communication, and brand integrity while ensuring the dissemination of accurate information on gaming regulation within the Federal Capital Territory.
Core Mandates:
- Strategic communication and public enlightenment.
- Media liaison and stakeholder engagement.
- Management of institutional image and reputation.
- Coordination of press releases, publications, and digital content.
- Support for community outreach and responsible gaming campaigns.
Strategic Focus:
- Strengthening institutional visibility and stakeholder confidence.
- Expanding media transparency through data-driven narratives.
- Promoting responsible gaming through education and awareness.
Designation: Director, Public Affairs & Media Relations