Enugu Gaming Conference 2025 Concludes with Calls for Local Innovation, Policy Unification, and Responsible Gaming

Day Two of the Enugu Gaming Conference 2025 closed with a unified message asserting that Nigeria’s gaming future will depend on implementation, belief, and indigenous innovation. 

Themed “Diversification — Exploring New Opportunities, Products, and Partnerships,” consultants challenged the sector to evolve from regulatory confusion to accountability, from imported techniques to homegrown options.

Speaking on the convention’s affect, Prince Arinze Arum, govt secretary/CEO, Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission, who hosted the Conference, mentioned, “Beyond gaming as a specific industry, we’re looking at innovation in game development. That’s where there’s a handshake between gaming and tech,” he mentioned.

“When you have a lot of young people come together with the enablement provided by the government, they can innovate… and create games that are relatable. We’re structuring the industry. We’re simplifying licensing regimes and tax frameworks. Enugu is secure, peaceful, business-friendly, and open for business.”

Founder of iGaming WriteNow, Dr Kolade Abisoye’s keynote, “Shaping Nigeria’s Gaming Future,” expatiated that dashboards, not simply insurance policies, are the following frontier.

“Over 60 million Nigerians engage in gaming yearly with a revenue of about ₦730 million, but a lot of money has been lost due to unresolved disputes and unregulated platforms, and this is a national concern that requires budget actions,” he acknowledged.

He known as for real-time monitoring instruments for tax compliance and licensing, criticising imprecise rules that solely serve to confuse operators and defraud gamers.

“The 2024 Supreme Court ruling gave states autonomy over gaming. Yet here we are, debating the central gaming bill like it’s post-#EndSARS déjà vu — replacing SARS with SWAT. That’s what the FSGrA feels the federal bill is trying to do.”

Legal Panel: States Must Act as a Unified Bloc

A panel led by Kenneth Nwankwo, head of Operations, Premier Lotto (Baba Ijebu) examined the Supreme Court ruling’s implications. With 37 regulators now throughout Nigeria, coordination is very crucial.

“The Supreme Court ruled that anything not in the Exclusive or Concurrent List is residual, and therefore under state control. Gaming is residual.”

The Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGrA) is working towards a harmonised framework. But there are nonetheless gaps. “Yes, the judgment clarified the law, but implementation is murky. A small operator advertising online might be seen as operating in a state where they have no licence.”

Operator’s Perspective: Transparency Must Work Both Ways

Edward Oluigbo, CEO of Superior Games known as for data-backed accountability: “Both hands must wash each other. One hand can’t wash itself. Regulators and operators must build mutual trust.”

He inspired regulators to demand accountability and publish knowledge that reveals how revenues from licensing and taxation are getting used to assist public curiosity causes, particularly accountable gaming consciousness and enforcement.

“Gaming should give back to its source. Let’s fund responsible gaming departments and partner with established bodies.”

Rangers Dream Big Raffle: Launching Sport-Inclusive Innovation

The Rangers Dream Big Raffle was formally unveiled, tied to Rangers International Football Club. The raffle affords followers and traders a possibility to take part in community-driven sports activities funding.

“This is a way to fund football, reward passionate fans, and raise investment for community infrastructure,” the place Ejiofor Agada, iGaming business marketing consultant and advisor to the Enugu State Gaming Commission, mentioned. 

The digital raffle will likely be regulated, clear, and provide life-changing prizes, together with money, automobiles, scholarships, merchandise and plenty extra, whereas contributing to sports activities growth in Enugu and past.

Civil Society: Youth, Mental Health, and Gambling Debt

Led by Olabimpe Akingba, this session explored the hyperlink between gaming, psychological well being, and youth safety.

“99.8% of players in our database have debt profiles. They are borrowing to gamble. This is not sustainable.”

A regulator from Imo State added: “We arrested an agent for allowing an underage player to bet. Many agents don’t even know the rules. We’re working with radio and local influencers to raise awareness.”

The challenges of poor public schooling, aggressive promoting, and unregulated digital areas are choking however options to finish these are scaling up. “We have student mental health clubs in five universities, and over 130,000 people in our awareness network.”

Closing Plenary: Vision 2030 – Roadmap for Nigeria’s Gaming Sector

Olaitan Samuel delivered the ultimate plenary, outlining a strategic future for Nigeria’s gaming business. “Gaming is no longer what people used to see as a pastime. I see gaming as becoming a lifestyle. It has become an economy.”

He projected that by 2030, the business may add over ₦1 trillion to GDP, create 5 million jobs, and run on a licensing system globally revered throughout borders.

He additional emphasised know-how because the engine of change: “Blockchain will make payments secure and transparent. AI will personalise player experiences and ensure responsible gaming.”

On innovation drivers, he careworn the facility of information: “Data analytics will help operators and regulators make smarter decisions… when you know the numbers of players you have, you can better monitor activity and risk.”

“The only way we can get more investors and operators into the system is to ensure that we harmonise the policy. If this is not unified, I don’t think any investor who knows what he’s doing will come into the country,” he advocated harmonised regulation.

“Regulators must simplify and unify. Operators must innovate ethically. Investors should bet on Africa. Together, we must build a scalable, safe, and sovereign gaming ecosystem.”

Gala/Awards Night: Honouring Visionaries and Industry Leaders

The convention concluded with a Gala Night and Awards Ceremony, a becoming shut to 2 days of technique, innovation, and sector-wide reflection. Activities included cultural showcases, leisure, dinner, and networking, whereas the award classes have been Lifetime Achievement in Gaming Awards, given in three classes, Gaming Media Platform of the Year, Gaming Operator of the Year, Emerging Gaming Brand of the Year, and Responsible Gaming Advocate of the Year.

Prince Arum, in closing Summarise that: “When someone places a ₦100 bet, it may look small. But it’s trust, they trust the platform, they trust the process. We must earn that trust every single day.”

The Enugu Gaming Conference 2025 ended with applause, awards and most significantly, readability. The actual work begins now; native content material growth, accountable gaming, smarter governance, and collective regulation.

Nigeria’s gaming sector should be fragmented, but when the power from Enugu is something to go by, the items are slowly coming collectively.

“Let’s not raise our voices to shape our industry. Let’s collaborate and act. Our players deserve better, and our nation demands it.”