The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency, LASAA has responded to growing concerns raised by military personnel and residents of Abati Barracks, Surulere, over the recurring collapse of a giant billboard in the area.
The billboard, which has fallen twice, has reportedly caused injuries and damage to properties, prompting urgent calls for action.
In an official statement, LASAA distanced itself from any actions that could endanger public safety and reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing strict structural integrity standards for advertising structures across Lagos.
The agency emphasized that any billboards posing a threat to lives or property would not be allowed to remain standing.According to LASAA, the controversial billboard in Abati Barracks was never registered with the agency, making it an illegal installation.
The agency disclosed that it had previously attempted to regulate advertising structures within military, police, and air force formations in Lagos but had faced resistance. LASAA stressed the importance of allowing it to carry out its regulatory mandate to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Further investigations revealed that the billboard belonged to Radius Resources Limited, a company that had been sanctioned and suspended by LASAA since October 24, 2024, for unethical practices.
As a result, the company had no legal right to reinstall the structure. In response to the recent incident, LASAA has issued a stop-work order to prevent any further construction at the site and has formally notified the Army of the development.
Reacting to the incident, the Managing Director of LASAA, Prince Fatiu Akiolu, called on all stakeholders, including outdoor advertising practitioners and security agencies, to collaborate with LASAA and comply with existing regulations.
“We must work together to ensure that advertising practices in Lagos are safe, respectful, and sustainable while prioritizing the safety of lives and property,” Akiolu stated.
“The safety of our residents is our top priority, and we take incidents like this very seriously. We are dedicated to enforcing standards that protect the public from hazards associated with faulty or improperly installed billboards.”
LASAA also urged community members and security personnel to report any unsafe billboard installations or violations of advertising regulations.
The agency reiterated its responsibility for managing and regulating all signage and outdoor advertising in Lagos State, ensuring that the city remains both aesthetically appealing and safe for residents and visitors alike.
