The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has cleared one of its staff, Olukayode John Adetifa, of a fraud allegation that went viral on social media but found him guilty of violating the agency’s ‘no cash’ policy.
A statement by Atinuke Dasilva, Head of Corporate Communications, said an internal investigation confirmed that Adetifa, attached to the Alimosho office, did not defraud a client, MJ Beauty Salon, as alleged, but collected payment into his personal account in error.
A social media post had claimed that Adetifa received N45,000 through his personal Opay account but issued a receipt for N7,100. However, a fact-finding panel established that he assisted the client, who was unwell, to make an official online payment for signage registration worth N40,000.
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The salon owner later confirmed this version to LASAA and apologised for the misunderstanding, disowning the viral post.
LASAA said although there was no fraudulent intent, Adetifa breached internal rules and will face disciplinary action under the Public Service Rules.
The agency urged the public to comply with its ‘no cash’ policy and report complaints through official channels.