LASAA CLEARS STAFF OF FRAUD ALLEGATION, TO FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR POLICY BREACH
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has cleared one of its staff members, Olukayode Adetifa, of fraud allegations that recently trended on social media but said he would still face disciplinary action for violating the agency’s “no cash” policy.
In a statement issued on Friday, the agency explained that its internal investigation exonerated Adetifa of fraudulent conduct in a transaction involving MJ Beauty Salon, a client of the agency’s Alimosho Branch Office.
The controversy arose after a viral post alleged that Adetifa fraudulently collected ₦45,000 from the client via his personal Opay account, but issued an official receipt for only ₦7,100.
Following the social media claims, LASAA convened a disciplinary panel and conducted a fact-finding visit to the affected business. The investigation revealed that the situation had been misrepresented online.
According to the agency, Adetifa explained that the client had several unregistered signs due for enforcement and requested his assistance to complete online payment after feeling unwell. He admitted to helping facilitate the transaction through his personal account, receiving ₦40,000 to process fees covering three signs — ₦7,140 for application, ₦28,880 for the permit, and payment gateway charges.
When contacted, the salon owner confirmed Adetifa’s version of events, denied authoring the viral post, and apologised for the misunderstanding.
While clearing the staff of any fraudulent intent, LASAA maintained that his conduct breached the agency’s financial regulations.
“Though our staff had no fraudulent intent, he has still committed an offence by collecting a client’s money in his personal account, contrary to the agency’s policy,” the statement read.
The agency said appropriate sanctions would be applied in accordance with the Public Service Rules once the disciplinary process is concluded.
LASAA further advised Lagos residents to avoid making cash payments or transfers to personal accounts for signage or advertisement services, reiterating that all payments must be made through designated government channels.
It also cautioned the public against spreading unverified information on social media, warning that such acts could erode public confidence in government institutions.
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