Edo Bans Posters In Public Places
The state ministry of environment and public utilities, which issued the warning yesterday, said violators will be sanctioned.
A senior official of the ministry said government is against people "puting posters in public places, especially where we have worked on, like the King's Square area." Some weeks ago, the ministry had removed all posters from the newly upgraded square, including campaign posters of senior party officials. The state government has recently embarked on a campaign to improve the living environment in the city and the commissioner for environment and public utilities, Clem Agba, has won the praise of residents of Benin City in his efforts to give the town a facelift.
To create awareness to that effect, a press briefing was organised by the ministry and special announcements were also sent round the various local media houses while a bill was sponsored to the state house of assembly.
Until recently, posters of churches, product advertisements and political campaigns have taken over every available space in the city. Hardly any public or private property was spared, making the city look dirty and unkempt.
Amadasun Osadolor, whose house was until recently defaced by several movie posters, said he was delighted that the government has at last placed a ban on what he called "the dirty and criminal activities of some people, especially politicians and church pastors." Mr. Osadolor said his only concerned was with government's ability to keep enforcing the law.
"It remains to be seen if the government will be able to enforce the law. But I will personally be very happy if they can enforce the law. It has been long over due," he said.
August 12, 2010
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