The National Lottery Authority (NLA) Liberia hosted Ms. Anna Vines, the newly appointed Chairperson of the Alliance on Disability, on March 11, 2026, to strengthen the longstanding partnership between the two institutions.

During this courtesy visit, the NLA reaffirmed its unwavering support for the disabled community, emphasizing that advocating for the rights and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) remains a core statutory responsibility. 

The visit served as a platform to renew collaborative efforts focused on improving the social and economic inclusion of community members living with disabilities. Ms. Vines appreciated the NLA’s ongoing support under Hon. Peter L. Solo’s leadership and announced plans to share the Alliance’s Five-Year Strategic Plan, which highlights key priorities for empowering PWDs across Liberia. On behalf of the NLA, Sr. Chief of Staff Mr. Roger B. Abim-Karmon, Sr. congratulated Ms. Vines and assured her that the Authority is ready to work closely with the Alliance to implement activities that directly benefit the disabled community. 

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This high-level commitment was recently reflected in a humanitarian outreach that took place in Nimba County. The NLA launched a ration distribution exercise for PWDs as part of activities commemorating the birthday of Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung. The outreach provided essential supplies, including rice, cooking oil, and Vita cubes, to several vulnerable and disabled communities. 

During the outreach, in Kpain Town, 26-year-old Josephine Tokpa, who lives with multiple disabilities, made an emotional plea to the NLA management for a wheelchair to improve her mobility and quality of life. In response to her plea, Watson Yeanue, the NLA’s Director of Social Corporate Responsibility, issued a formal appeal, calling on humanitarian organizations, private sector institutions, and well-meaning Liberians to join efforts in addressing her needs. He also assured her that the Authority would engage relevant partners and stakeholders to ensure she receives the wheelchair as quickly as possible.

The NLA emphasized that while food donations provide temporary relief, there is a critical need for sustainable, long-term solutions that promote dignity and self-reliance among PWDs. As a government institution, the NLA continues to fulfill its mandate of regulating gaming activities while prioritizing social interventions that contribute to national development and the wellbeing of Liberia’s most vulnerable populations.