As part of the ongoing urban renewal project, the Kwara State Government has set up a Task Force on Advertising and Signage Restructuring to enhance the state’s aesthetics and standardize outdoor advertising within and outside the metropolis. The Committee Chairperson and Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bolanle Olukoju, announced this in Ilorin today while inaugurating the committee at the ministry’s conference hall. She emphasized that the initiative aligns with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s commitment to modernizing Kwara, improving public safety, and ensuring compliance with global best practices in advertising.
Olukoju stated that the task force will oversee a structured enforcement of advertising and signage regulations, starting with the removal of unauthorized billboards, posters, and light pole banners in Ilorin metropolis before extending to other parts of the state. Following the inauguration, the task force held its inaugural meeting, where Hon. Olukoju reaffirmed the government’s dedication to stakeholder engagement, assuring that consultations would continue as the restructuring process unfolds.
The commissioner outlined the key responsibilities of the task force, which include identifying and removing unauthorized and improperly erected billboards and advertisement structures, engaging stakeholders within the advertising and outdoor media sectors to ensure compliance, and developing a sustainable framework to prevent future violations. She noted that the task force comprises representatives from key government agencies and the private sector, including the General Manager of the Kwara State Signage and Advertisement Agency, officials from the Ministry of Environment and the Road Traffic Management Authority (KWARTMA), as well as representatives from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigerian Police Force, and AKOT Prints, with a senior administrative officer from the Ministry of Communications serving as the Secretary.
Hon. Olukoju further disclosed that there will be no registration or renewal of billboard licenses until further notice, as the state finalizes a new regulatory framework. In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Yahaya Muhammed, assured the public that all enforcement activities will be conducted professionally and in the best interest of Kwara’s development.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration continues to push forward with policies aimed at enhancing urban planning, economic growth, and public safety. This latest initiative underscores the state government’s commitment to maintaining an organized and visually appealing environment that supports business growth while preserving the beauty of Kwara.
