The Kano State Advertisement and Signage Agency, KASA, has banned commercial advertisements against streetlight poles.
The government has also ordered the removal of existing advertisements from lampposts.
In a statement on Tuesday, KASA said it has not licensed or authorized the use of streetlight poles for commercial advertising purposes anywhere within Kano State. Any continued posting or mounting of such advertisements is therefore a clear violation of the Agency’s laws and regulations.
It warned that any continued posting or mounting of such advertisements is a clear violation of the agency’s laws and regulations.
“The general public and all stakeholders are hereby informed that the Kano State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KASA) has not licensed or authorized the use of streetlight poles for commercial advertising purposes anywhere within Kano State. Any continued posting or mounting of such advertisements is therefore a clear violation of the Agency’s laws and regulations,”
“Accordingly, all advertisements currently displayed on streetlight poles within Kano State must be removed immediately by their respective owners to avoid enforcement actions by the Agency.
“KASA is, however, considering the development of a regulated commercial framework for the future use of streetlight poles for advertising. Stakeholders will be duly notified once such a framework is approved and operational.
“The Agency appreciates the cooperation and understanding of all stakeholders as we continue to uphold an orderly, safe, and professionally regulated outdoor advertising environment in Kano State,”.
