PP&DC Issues Public Advisory on Outdoor Advertisements, Construction Materials

In a bid to maintain order and ensure public safety, the General Manager of the Directorate of Physical Planning and Development Control (PP&DC) at the Kwara State Geographical Information Service (KWGIS), TPL. Abdulsalam Abdulakeem, has issued a public advisory regarding outdoor advertisements and construction materials.

TPL Abdulsalam, who stated this recently during an interview with pressmen in his office, said individuals and businesses must seek and obtain site approval from KWGIS before installing billboards or any form of outdoor advertising structures, noting that this regulation aims to ensure compliance with the state's guidelines and maintain a visually pleasing environment.

The General Manager explained that the process of billboard placement starts from the Directorate of Physical Planning and Development Control under KWGIS, saying that "the client would submit an application letter and undergo a site inspection, if the site meets the requirements, the client would then obtain a form and pay for the placement permit before taking the placement permit and a covering letter to Kwara State Signage and Advertising Agency (KWASSAA) to obtain the exposure permit and then proceed with the placement."

TPL. Abdulsalam also emphasized that construction companies and individuals must handle building materials with care, avoiding dropping sand, granite, and other materials on the road, as this practice poses significant risks to human and vehicular movement. 

He warned that failure to comply with these guidelines would result in necessary actions, including removal of non-compliant structures or materials and imposition of penalties, appealing to the public to cooperate with KWGIS in maintaining the state's development and ensuring public safety. 

The General Manager assured that the Agency, under the leadership of Executive Chairman, ESV. Sulyman AbdulKareem, would continue to work tirelessly to make Kwara State a place of pride and beauty and urged the public to report any instances of non-compliance to KWGIS for prompt action, reiterating the need to work together to enable the Agency achieve its aim of creating a safer and exquisite environment for everyone.

Hassan Jibril,

Press Secretary,

Directorate of Physical Planning and Development Control, KWGIS.

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