LONASE strengthens job security and operational efficiency as part of its long-term transformation strategy
Senegal’s National Lottery operator, Loterie Nationale Sénégalaise (LONASE), has taken a significant step toward institutional reform by formally regularising 86 service provider positions, marking a milestone in its broader programme of operational modernisation and workforce professionalisation.
The announcement, made in early January by LONASE Director General Dr. Toussaint Manga, confirms that the affected roles will transition from temporary or outsourced status into officially recognised positions within the organisation’s structure. The move is part of a five-year strategic plan aimed at reducing job insecurity, strengthening internal capacity, and building a more sustainable and accountable public enterprise.
According to LONASE, the decision reflects a commitment to “decent work, employee dignity, and a forward-looking administration.” By converting precarious roles into permanent positions, the lottery operator seeks to improve staff motivation, institutional memory, and service quality across its nationwide operations.
The workforce reform forms one pillar of a wider modernisation agenda. Over the past year, LONASE has invested in technology upgrades through a strategic partnership with Mauritius-based Lottotech, introducing new gaming systems and providing advanced technical training for staff. These initiatives are designed to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen security, and expand the range of lottery products available to Senegalese players.
In parallel, the organisation has restructured its management and commercial departments to improve coordination between operations, marketing, and retail distribution. The opening of a new regional agency in Bignona further demonstrates LONASE’s ambition to extend regulated lottery services to underserved areas and deepen its national footprint.
The reforms come at a time of broader change within Senegal’s gambling landscape. The government recently introduced a 20% tax on gambling winnings and levies on mobile money transactions, signalling a push for greater fiscal oversight and formalisation of the sector. In this context, LONASE’s internal transformation positions the state-owned operator as a central pillar of a more transparent, professional, and economically sustainable gaming ecosystem.
By formalising 86 roles and investing in technology, governance, and human capital, LONASE is laying the foundations for long-term growth while reinforcing its social mandate as a responsible public institution contributing to employment stability and national development.
