The Lagos State Government has praised the Supreme Court’s judgment that nullified the National Lottery Act, reaffirming the constitutional authority of state governments to regulate lotteries and gaming activities within their jurisdictions.
In a statement, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, described the judgment as a historic victory for the rule of law, federalism, and the constitutional rights of states. The Supreme Court’s decision is a significant affirmation that the regulation of lotteries and gaming is a residual matter, falling squarely within the purview of state governments.
The judgment, according to Omotosho, reinforces the principles of true federalism, empowering states to chart their path for effective regulation. He praised President Bola Tinubu’s consistent belief in the nation’s quest for true federalism, saying that the restructuring battle he has led is coming to life during this administration.
