NLGRB’s CEO Calls for stronger collaboration to address irresponsible gaming at 4th HOGA Meeting.
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has called for enhanced collaboration among government agencies to curb the rising risks of irresponsible gaming in Uganda. This appeal was made during the 4th Heads of Government Agencies (HOGA) Meeting, hosted by the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) in Kampala.
Speaking at the meeting, the Chief Executive Officer of NLGRB, Mr. Denis Mudene, engaged fellow heads of agencies on the impact of the gaming industry on society. He emphasized the importance of joint efforts in promoting responsible gaming practices across all sectors.
“While gaming is a regulated activity, irresponsible gaming poses both social and economic risks that demand collective action to mitigate,” said Mr. Mudene. “We need to strengthen partnerships in sensitization and awareness creation to address the harms associated with gaming, including underage participation.”
The Heads of Government Agencies present expressed their commitment to supporting the Board’s efforts by sensitizing their staff on gaming-related issues and sharing strategies aimed at protecting the public from potential gaming harms.
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Furthermore, Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of NWSC, emphasized the importance of developing local solutions to enhance service delivery and reduce reliance on imported systems.
“We must grow our own capacity to deliver sustainable service,” he stated, calling for innovation and accountability across agencies.
In addition, Ms. Jane Mwesiga, Deputy Head of Public Service (Performance & Service Delivery) in the Office of the Prime Minister and Chairperson of HOGA, reiterated that the quarterly meetings serve as a platform for benchmarking, knowledge sharing, and fostering unity within the public service.
She urged agencies to focus on outcomes rather than outputs and to work collaboratively towards transformative public service delivery.
