The National Lottery Trust Fund is an agency established under section 35 of the National Lottery Act 2005 by the Federal Government of Nigeria to facilitate the achievement of national development goals through the promotion of access to lottery funding for good cause projects which are transformational and sustainable, with lasting impact for people and communities. The Trust Fund formally commenced operations 2nd November, 2005 with the appointment and inauguration of its pioneer Board of Trustees.
Our Mission
We are driven ‘to improve the quality of life of the people through innovative investments in projects that are economically sustainable, creative, relevant and timely in response to a need or opportunity which offer long-term benefit to society and give good value for lottery money.
Our Vision
We aim “To be a world class transformational lottery intervention funder of sustainable social investments in a broad, distinctive, integrated and inclusive approach and firmly grounded in Nigeria’s national development agenda”
Core Values
As an organization, we strive to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in all that we do. In addition, clarity, prioritization, transparency, judgement, integrity and accountability are our core values and principles. They inform our approach to funding lottery good causes intervention projects and how we work with our customers, development partners and stakeholders. We aim to be visible wherever we work through consistent practice and presentation.
POTENTIAL FOR NIGERIANS
With Lottery money we can:
Replicate the Great Wall of China in Nigeria.
Build the Ivy League institutions, the Harvard University, and Yale equivalents in Nigeria.
Build hospitals and schools nationwide
Provide low-cost housing for communities
Develop pipe borne water schemes for communities and much more
Host the most glamorous sporting events in Nigeria
Transforming lives through strategic interventions.
In Nigeria like many other countries, Such as United Kingdom, Morocco Niger Republic and other European Countries. Good Causes include investment in education, health, sports and special projects of national significance. Individuals and/or civil society organizations with projects that touch the generality of the people can also access funds or grants from the National Lottery Trust Fund by following the correct application procedures and meeting the required criteria.