The Enugu State Government says it will no longer tolerate people who paste posters or damage its new bus shelters and other public transport facilities.
The warning came on Thursday from the Commissioner for Transport, Obi Ozor. He spoke through the ministry’s spokesperson, Odumegwu Chinwendu.
According to Ozor, the bus shelters and other facilities were built with a lot of government money. The aim is to give residents a cleaner, safer and more modern transport system.
But the ministry said it has noticed more people sticking posters, stickers, banners and handbills on these facilities without permission.
“That practice is illegal and unacceptable. It will no longer be tolerated,” Ozor said.
The commissioner made it clear that no advert, poster, banner or public notice should be placed on any bus shelter or transport facility without approval from the Ministry of Transport.
He warned that anyone, any company, or any agent caught damaging or misusing the infrastructure will face serious punishment. This could mean paying a big fine or facing legal action in court.
To make sure people obey, Ozor said enforcement teams have already been sent out across the state to monitor all transport facilities.
The commissioner explained why the government is taking this step. He said the constant defacing is increasing cleaning and repair costs. It also makes the city look untidy and goes against the government’s plan to build an organised and modern Enugu.
This new directive is part of a bigger plan by the state to promote good behaviour, keep the environment clean, and encourage people to respect public property. Ozor also mentioned the recent order asking roadside traders to leave the roads, saying both moves are about bringing order to the state.
He then appealed to residents and business owners to help protect the facilities.
“Together, let us keep Enugu clean, organised, and beautiful,” he said.