Gift Tamunopreye Tuadibofa has taken on the role of executive secretary at the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers, the association said. She will coordinate its activities, engage with regulators and government agencies, and represent members in advocacy and industry forums.
The appointment gives Nigerian bookmakers a lead for coordinating members and engaging regulators and government agencies.
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Reportedly, EGBA has named senior director Pierre Tournier interim secretary general from 1 September. He succeeds Maarten Haijer, who leaves after 13 years in the role. Tournier joined EGBA in November 2025 and previously held senior positions at the Betting and Gaming Council and Remote Gambling Association.
It was reported that UAE regulator GCGRA appointed Dr Ahmad Hesham as general counsel and board secretary. He joins the leadership after Ciarán Carruthers became permanent chief executive the previous month.
Macau appointed Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau director Ng Wai Han as Secretary for Economy and Finance, following a State Council decision on 10 June 2026. Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai nominated Ng; the outgoing secretary, Tai Kin Ip, had resigned on 16 April, and Ng’s replacement at the gaming bureau is not yet known.
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance appointed Daniele Correa Cardoso as secretary of its Prizes and Betting Secretariat, formalising her role after she had served on an interim basis. The appointment was published in the official gazette on 16 April. The same publication designated Fabio Augusto Macorin as deputy secretary.
Sweden’s government appointed Erik Eldhagen as a state secretary responsible for gambling regulation, supporting Financial Markets Minister Niklas Wykman. He will also oversee financial markets, state properties and financing for new nuclear power, and is due to start on 1 December, the government said.