Akwa Ibom State Government has prohibited the pasting or display of bills, posters, banners and other advertising materials on road kerbs, medians, bridges, public buildings and other public infrastructure across the State.
Aniekame Umana, Commissioner for Information, who disclosed this in a statement over the weekend, said that the ban takes immediate effect.
According to the notice, any person or organisation found violating the directive shall bear the cost of removing such materials and restoring affected public infrastructure, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The notice directed all concerned to remove any such materials already placed in these locations without delay.
He said that security agencies and relevant government authorities have been directed to monitor compliance and take appropriate enforcement action against offenders in accordance with the law.
He also reiterated the administration’s commitment to maintaining a ‘clean, orderly and aesthetically pleasing environment ‘, urging all residents and organisations to protect public infrastructure from defacement.
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