By Omodele Adigun
The Lagos State Government has initiated a formal investigation into allegations of financial misconduct involving a staff member of the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), who is accused of diverting official payments meant for the agency into a personal bank account.
The probe aims to uncover the extent of the alleged misappropriation and determine those responsible.
The investigation was triggered by a public complaint on X, alleging that payments meant for LASAA were being diverted into an individual’s Opay account.
A whistleblower, @Bhadmoz (TrueBlue), alleged that customers were overcharged N45,000, but received receipts showing only N7,100.
The user tagged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, calling for immediate action.
Wahab confirmed that the individual implicated in the allegations is indeed a staff member of the LASAA and directed that the suspect report to the agency’s headquarters for immediate disciplinary action.
“My attention has been drawn to a post alleging improper transaction practices involving a staff member of an agency under our ministry. I have instructed that the officer appear at the agency’s head office tomorrow to face disciplinary proceedings,” Wahab said.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to accountability, integrity, and transparency in public service, warning that unethical behaviour would not be tolerated.
“Let this serve as a strong warning, the Lagos State Government has zero tolerance for corruption or misconduct. We commend vigilant citizens who help expose such acts because maintaining transparency is a collective duty,” he added.
LASAA regulates outdoor advertising and signage across the state to ensure compliance with government standards.
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