The Federal Government has launched Project Phoenix, a transformative initiative designed to enhance revenue generation and collection in the lottery and gaming sector.
Director, Information and Public Relations of the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Mohammed Manga, disclosed the launch of the project in a statement on Friday.
According to him, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, who presided over the inaugural meeting of the Joint Committee for the Implementation of Revenue Assurance Platform (RAP), which will oversee reforms in Nigeria’s lottery and gaming sector, informed that Project Phoenix was intended to establish a transparent and efficient revenue collection system that maximises government earnings and protects citizens from fraud.
He said, the project would also strengthen regulation, ensure compliance, recover outstanding revenues from operators, and implement advanced monitoring systems to safeguard consumers.
The project’s key deliverables include the successful implementation of the Revenue Assurance Platform (RAP), recovery of outstanding revenues, and policy recommendations to further improve the sector.
Speaking further during the meeting, the Minister emphasised the importance of boosting domestic resources to support Nigeria’s economy and social programmes.
He explained that the lottery and gaming sector, through RAP, will ensure transparent revenue collection while protecting consumers from fraudulent activities.
Edun, therefore, urged all committee members to work collaboratively, assuring them of the government’s support in achieving the project’s goals.
As Nigeria’s gaming sector is poised for growth, this initiative demonstrates the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
Thus, with Project Phoenix, Nigeria is taking a significant step towards harnessing the potential of the lottery and gaming industry to drive socio-economic development of the country.
