Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) In Partnership With LASBCA To Streamline Property Devt. Permits

The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) in collaboration with the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) seeked at obtaining the approval process for property development board signage permits and building construction permits.

A statement disclosed that this initiative, which is set to commence in January represents a joint commitment to enhancing the overall development landscape of Lagos State as well as curb corrupt practices in the built environment.

While speaking at a meeting of both agencies in Ikeja, the Managing Director of LASAA, Fatiu Akiolu, stated that, “This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our commitment to creating a more efficient and developer-friendly regulatory environment. By working hand-in-hand with LASBCA, we aim to ensure all development signboards comply with the best global standards and contribute to a better environment.

“The process is simple. Application for any building construction to LASBCA will be required to pay for the development board fee for their developments. LASAA will issue a permit letter of approval for the application as well as an information board to be affixed to each site.”

Akiolu further explained that the combining forces, LASAA and LASBCA seeked to harmonise the permit process for development boards as well as ensure a seamless and coordinated approach to obtaining approval for both building construction and signage permits. He called on estate managers and property developers to desist from using unauthorised and unapproved banners as property signage in their construction sites.

According to the General Manager of LASBCA, Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, the initiative is to curb sharp practices in the built industry as well as curb the process of surcharging the State Government financially. He said that the development board permit granted by LASAA will easily identify the details of the construction being undertaken and the manpower deployed at the construction sites.

He said, “The collaboration with LASAA reflects our joint dedication to the sustainable development of Lagos State. Streamlining the approval process for building constructions and signage permits not only benefits developers but also contributes to a more harmonious and aesthetically pleasing urban landscape."