The Board and Management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) say they have reached an agreement with the local union to resolve outstanding issues concerning staff salaries and income tax.
The agreement follows a meeting involving the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo; the Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Dr George Smith Graham; NLA Board Chairman Frederick Amissah; NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam; and executives of the Financial, Business and Services Employees Union (FBSEU).
In a statement issued on Monday, August 24, 2026, the NLA said the meeting reached a consensus on measures to address the outstanding issues.
According to Management, the FWSC has indicated its willingness to consider its initial proposal of a 12% salary increase, instead of the union’s proposed 8%.
Management said the NLA, the union and the FWSC will also work together to address gaps created by income tax computations.
“The Board and Management wish to inform the Local Union, Staff and the Public that, following a meeting with the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Dr. Abdul Rashid Pelpuo; the Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, Dr. George Smith Graham; the NLA Board Chairman, Mr. Frederick Amissah; the Director-General of NLA, Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Salam; and the executives of the local union led by the national executives of the Financial, Business and Services Employees Union (FBSEU), it has reached consensus to resolve all outstanding issues,” the statement said.
The NLA therefore appealed to all staff to remain calm and return to their duties while the outstanding matters are resolved and industrial harmony is maintained.
Management further reaffirmed the NLA’s commitment to its mandate of generating revenue for national development and providing “moments of hope and excitement” for its patrons.
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