Kogi State government says It has become illegal for any type of publicity material to be displayed without following due process.
According to the Kogi State Signage and Advertising Agency Law, 2022, Section 36(1) (2) states that, a person shall not Paste any handbill, poster, banner, notice, sign or advertisement on side-walks, tree, bridges, abutment, public dustbin hydrant, highway or on any street without the permission of the Agency.
In a statement by the agency general manager, Hon. Richard Osaseyi, the Signage and Advertising Agency which is saddled with the responsibilities, in consultation and collaboration with the Local Governments in the State, of controlling outdoor structures, branded mobile vehicles and equipment, street directional signs, brand activations, branded house numbering, branded bus shelters and street furniture is out to sanction and individual or organization who refuse to comply with this directive.
‘’Tear down, deface or destroy any notice, handbill, sign or advertisement or poster put up or posted by or under the direction of State or any of its agencies; provided that such posters and handbills are pasted with the permit of the Agency, on designated flat surfaces approved by the Agency in conjunction with the Local Government Area’’.
Honorable Osaseyi, said the Agency deems it fit to notify the general public that illegal publicity material displayed without following the proper channel of obtaining the Agency’s permission or approval will attract legal and monetary sanctions.
The General Manager of the Agency, therefore urged the good citizens of Kogi State to comply strictly with the laid down laws.
