Delta State Signage & Advertisement Agency
Digitizing outdoor advertising regulation, compliance, payments, and enforcement across Delta State.
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Browse and book advertising assets across Delta State
Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori
Executive Governor of Delta State
Hon. Sebastine Okoh
Managing Director/CEO. DESSAA
Delta State Signage & Advertisement Agency is the sole regulatory authority established by the Delta State Government.
Delta State Signage & Advertisement Agency is the sole regulatory authority established by the Delta State Government to govern the planning, permitting, and oversight of all outdoor signage and advertising structures within the State. Our work protects public safety, supports legitimate enterprise, and preserves the visual character of our cities and roads.
Government-backed authority
Empowered by Delta State law to issue, suspend, and revoke advertisement permits, and to enforce compliance through structured penalties.
Statewide operations
Active in all 25 Local Government Areas of Delta State with dedicated zone officers covering Asaba, Warri, Sapele, Ughelli, Agbor and beyond.
Industry regulation
We set standards for billboards, hoardings, wraps, digital screens, street furniture and event branding — protecting both advertisers and the public.
Key responsibilities entrusted to the Agency.
As established under the Delta State Signage and Advertisement Agency Law, our remit covers the full lifecycle of outdoor advertising, from application through enforcement.
Regulate outdoor advertising
Define lawful placement, dimensions, illumination and structural standards for all forms of outdoor advertising.
Issue permits and licenses
Receive, evaluate and approve applications for new and renewing advertisement structures across the State.
Ensure safety compliance
Inspect installations against engineering, electrical and public-safety requirements before and after installation.
Remove illegal signage
Identify, notify and dismantle unauthorised structures that contravene State law or pose hazards to citizens.
Maintain urban aesthetics
Coordinate with town planning to preserve sightlines, heritage corridors, and the visual order of our cities.
Generate state revenue
Collect statutory fees and charges that contribute to the development of public infrastructure across Delta State.
From Application to Payment in Five Easy Steps
A standardised process applied uniformly across all Local Government Areas. Median time from submission to certification is 12 working days.
Submit Application
Online form with design files, location, and ownership documentation.
Inspection
Site inspection of the proposed location and structure by DESSAA officers.
Review & Approval
Zonal officer evaluates placement, structural and content compliance.
Permit Issuance
Permit certificate & QR identifier issued for public verification.
Payment
Statutory fee invoice issued; payable via State portal or bank.
Delta State's advertising stakeholders.
DESSAA works directly with the businesses, organisations and citizens whose communications shape the public realm.
ARCON
Bulk permit submissions and reserved corridors.
Business Premise Signage Owners
Storefront and shop-front signage permits.
Event organisers
Time-limited branding for festivals and conferences.
Political campaigns
Regulated party and candidate signage during election cycles.
Real estate developers
Hoardings for active construction sites.
An ordered visual environment is a public good.
Beyond regulation, DESSAA's work compounds across safety, commerce and visual aesthetic. Every approved structure contributes to a State that looks, functions and welcomes the way Deltans deserve.
Cleaner cities
Coordinated placement removes visual clutter from highways and town centres.
Safer signage structures
Engineering review prevents collapse, electrical hazards and obstructions to drivers.
Fair advertising system
Transparent fees and uniform standards level the field for small and large advertisers.
Economic growth
Permit revenues fund infrastructure that returns value to the State and its people.
From The Desk Of The Managing Director.
Policy briefs, public notices and operational deadlines published by the agency.
Annual permit renewal window closes this month.
Permit holders with expiry dates in Q2 are required to commence renewal at least 14 days before lapse.
Begin renewal →2026 fee schedule for digital signage now in effect.
Revised charges for LED and dynamic display structures apply to all new applications received from 1st April 2026.
Read brief →Removal exercise scheduled along DLA Road, Asaba.
Owners of unapproved structures between Summit Junction and Okpanam Roundabout are advised to regularise before 30th April.
View notice →Reach the Agency directly.
Mon - Fri, 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Daily
Head Office
- Block 11B, Old State Secretariat, Summit Road
- Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
- Mon - Fri, 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Daily
- Closed on State and Federal public holidays
Report Illegal Signage
Help us maintain Delta State's visual integrity. If you spot a billboard that appears unsafe, unauthorized, or obstructing traffic, please report it immediately. Reports can be anonymous.
2,400+
Reports Resolved
24hr
Average Response Time
98%
Compliance Rate
150+
Illegal Structures Removed
