LASAA Addresses Community Concerns Over Billboard Safety in Abati Barrack
LASAA Addresses Community Concerns Over Billboard Safety in Abati Barrack
The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has responded to concerns raised by military officers, their families, and residents of the Abati Barrack area in Surulere, Lagos, regarding a giant billboard that has collapsed twice, causing injuries and damage to property.
In a statement, LASAA reaffirmed its commitment to public safety and structural integrity in outdoor advertising. The agency emphasized that it does not support any action that endangers lives and property, adding that billboards deemed unsafe or structurally compromised would not be permitted to stand.
LASAA clarified that the billboard in question was not registered with the agency, making it illegal. The agency highlighted its previous attempts to regulate advertising structures within military, police, and air force formations in Lagos but noted that these efforts were hindered due to a lack of cooperation. LASAA urged the authorities to allow it to fulfill its mandate without interference to prevent future incidents of falling billboards and illegal installations.
The owner of the billboard, identified as Radius Resources Limited, had been sanctioned by LASAA and suspended since October 24, 2024, for unethical practices. As a result, the company had no authorization to reinstall the billboard. LASAA has issued a stop-work order to the company and informed the Army management, urging them to halt all billboard construction at the site for reassessment.
Reacting to the situation, LASAA’s Managing Director, Prince Fatiu Akiolu, called for collaboration between outdoor advertising practitioners and relevant authorities to ensure compliance with regulations.
“We strongly urge all entities, including military, air force, and police formations, to work with LASAA and adhere to existing laws governing billboard installations,” Akiolu stated. “Ensuring the safety of residents and visitors is our top priority, and we take such incidents very seriously.”
LASAA also encouraged the public, including community members and uniformed personnel, to report any unsafe billboard installations or regulatory violations. The agency reiterated its commitment to maintaining both safety and the aesthetic integrity of Lagos.
LASAA is the regulatory body responsible for managing, regulating, and controlling signage and outdoor advertising across Lagos State. Its mandate includes ensuring that all advertising structures comply with safety standards to prevent hazards and uphold public safety.
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