Adamawa govt bans posting of posters in public places, vows to prosecute offenders
The Adamawa State Govt has announced an immediate ban on the indiscriminate posting of posters, stickers and banners on government buildings and public structures across the state, warning that violators will face prosecution in accordance with environmental laws.
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The directive was issued on Thursday by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Mohammed Sadiq, during a press briefing held in Yola.
He said the government is increasingly concerned about the defacement of public infrastructure caused by the uncontrolled placement of campaign posters, commercial adverts and promotional materials on state-owned structures.
According to him, the growing trend, common on streetlight poles, roundabouts, signboards, bridges, and public buildings constitutes a clear violation of environmental sanitation regulations and undermines ongoing efforts to keep the state clean and orderly.
Sadiq emphasized that the ban applies to individuals, political organizations, religious groups, corporate bodies and commercial advertisers, noting that the indiscriminate littering of public places with posters has reached an unacceptable level.
“The Ministry has observed with great concern the increasing rate at which individuals and groups paste campaign and promotional posters on public structures within and outside the state capital. This practice not only defaces public infrastructure but also violates environmental sanitation laws,” he said.
He stressed that the ministry will enforce the directive strictly, adding that anyone caught violating the ban will be prosecuted and made to bear the cost of removing the illegal materials. This measure, he explained, falls under the provisions of the Adamawa State Environmental Protection and Sanitation Laws, which mandate the maintenance of a clean and healthy environment for all residents.
Sadiq appealed to political parties, business operators and religious institutions to embrace more responsible methods of advertisement that do not compromise public cleanliness.
He said the cooperation of residents is crucial in safeguarding the image of the state, especially as Yola continues to experience urban development and infrastructural expansion.
“The Ministry remains committed to ensuring a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment for all residents. We therefore solicit the cooperation of the public in upholding this directive in the collective interest of our environment and the good image of Adamawa State,” he added.
He thanked the media and the public for their expected cooperation as enforcement begins immediately.
