- LASAA Probes Staff Over Alleged Use of Personal Account for Signage Payments
- LASAA reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability
- The agency said further updates would be provided as the investigation continues
The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has launched an investigation into one of its staff members accused of collecting payments for signage services through a personal bank account.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement on Thursday, LASAA described the allegation, which surfaced on social media, as a serious breach of financial and ethical standards if found to be true.
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“The Agency views this allegation with utmost seriousness and wishes to state unequivocally that such actions, if verified, are contrary to the established financial and ethical procedures governing transactions within LASAA and the Lagos State Civil Service,” the statement read.
The management said it had identified the staff involved and ordered them to report to the agency’s head office for immediate investigation and disciplinary proceedings, in line with public service rules. This action followed the directive of the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab.
LASAA reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability, stressing that all payments for its services must be made only through officially designated government channels.
“We appreciate the vigilance of members of the public who bring such matters to our attention. The Agency assures all stakeholders and clients that necessary corrective measures will be taken to uphold public trust and the integrity of our processes,” LASAA said.
The controversy began after an X (formerly Twitter) user identified as @Bhadmoz (TrueBlue) alleged that LASAA had been receiving payments through a personal bank account. The post, which tagged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other state officials, claimed that customers were issued receipts that did not correspond with the amounts paid.
In response, Commissioner Wahab confirmed via his official X handle that the person involved was indeed a LASAA staff member and had been directed to face disciplinary action.
He reaffirmed the state government’s zero tolerance for unethical conduct, warning that any public servant found engaging in such practices would face strict sanctions.
LASAA, a regulatory agency under the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, oversees the control and management of outdoor advertising and signage displays across Lagos State.
The agency said further updates would be provided as the investigation continues.
