The Federal Government has described as monumental, the National Lottery Trust Fund’s (NLTF) health, sports and education intervention programmes.
Ibiene Roberts, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, said the programmes were impacting positively on the lives of Nigerians.
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Mrs Roberts, who visited the NLTF in Abuja on Friday, said:
‘’I am aware of your wonderful achievements when I assumed duty in the ministry, truly, the National Lottery Trust Fund has touched the lives of Nigerians.
“The impact you are making, in terms of these good causes, is quite phenomenal because Nigerians are gaining a lot.
“We want you to continue with this laudable and encouraging services to Nigerians, and also to ensure all these projects are effectively monitored regularly,’’ Roberts said.
She expressed confidence over the NLTF’S ability to drive more interventions, particularly in the health and education sectors, noting that the two sectors were very critical and important for national development.
She appealed to all agencies and parastatals under the ministry to ensure synergy in their operations for effective service delivery.
