Oyo Govt Moves To Sanction Defaulters, Remove Illegal Billboards

  The Oyo State Government, through the state signage and advertising agency, (OYSAA) will soon embark on an aggressive debt recovery exercise by removing all unauthorized, illegal, and debtor advertising structures in the state. This was made known by the Director General of the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency, Hon. Oludolapo Esho Ajanaku in his office recently. Hon. Ajanaku underscored the imminent enforcement exercise, citing that most outdoor advertising practitioners are yet to fulfill their obligations as regards revalidation and debt reconciliation as laid down by the agency. Hon. Ajanaku explained that a series of unauthorised electronics and outdoors announcements are being displayed within the state, urging all duly registered *Third Party practitioners to complete their revalidation latest by July 11, 2025, and have* *their debt reconciliation exercise by July 28, 2025.* He admonished the business owners with signage in the state to complete their registrations with Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency by visiting *OYSAA office at the 3rd Floor of Water Corporation Building Secretariat, Ibadan.* He said, (OYSAA) will not condone any illegal billboard on the streets and would soon embark on aggressive enforcement by clampdown on any advertising practitioners structures who fail to comply with the rules and regulations of the agency.” “It would be recalled that Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency, OYSAA, embarked on a revalidation exercise to streamline regulatory oversight, enhance transparency, and accountability to improve the efficiency of the agency’s service delivery and create a more business-friendly advertising environment in the Pacesetter State, he said.

Oyo State to Crack Down On Unpaid Market Rent

  The Oyo State Government is set to initiate an aggressive campaign to recover unpaid market stall rents starting next week. The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment, and Cooperatives announced that this move is essential for infrastructure development and service delivery to residents. Commissioner for Trade, Industry,Investment, and Cooperatives, Mr. Adeniyi Adebisi, stated that the recovery effort is part of the government’s broader strategy to enhance revenue and ensure accountability. This decision follows a recent meeting with market representatives where it was noted that defaulters have been given a three-week grace period, which concludes on Monday, September 9th, 2024, to settle their overdue fees. Adebisi highlighted the importance of this initiative in supporting the state’s revenue and warned that non-compliance could lead to penalties or eviction. He praised Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde’s ongoing efforts to improve market infrastructure and services, including upgrading facilities, enhancing security, and implementing a digital payment system. Market representatives from Ogbomosho and Podo Ultra-Modern markets expressed their appreciation for the government’s support and committed to working closely with the authorities to ensure the success of this initiative. Adebisi urged all market stall holders to prioritize their rent payments to avoid any disruption to their businesses. The enforcement will impact several key markets, including Bola Ige International Business Complex, Temidire Ultra Modern Business Complex, and others across Ibadan and Ogbomosho.