Delta State Signage & Advertisement Agency
Digitizing outdoor advertising regulation, compliance, payments, and enforcement across Delta State.
A statutory body for orderly outdoor advertising.
DESSAA is the 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.
Six 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.
Three pathways into the Agency.
Whether you are placing a new advertisement, renewing one already in service, or reporting a violation, your route is clearly defined.
Apply for a new advertisement permit.
Submit your design, dimensions, proposed location, and structural drawings. Our zonal officers review for placement and compliance, then issue a permit certificate and QR identifier.
Start Application View requirementsSchedule inspection and verification.
Active permit holders may schedule a structural inspection or request reverification of compliance status. Inspections are conducted by certified DESSAA officers within 7 working days.
Schedule Inspection Inspection checklistReport illegal signage and violations.
The public may report unauthorised, unsafe, or expired signage anywhere in the State. Reports are routed to the relevant zone for investigation within 48 hours.
Report Violation What counts as illegal?From submission to certification, in five 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.
Review & approval
Zonal officer evaluates placement, structural and content compliance.
Payment
Statutory fee invoice issued; payable via State portal or bank.
Inspection
Site inspection of installation against approved drawings.
Certification
Permit certificate & QR identifier issued for public verification.
Delta State's advertising stakeholders.
DESSAA works directly with the businesses, organisations and citizens whose communications shape the public realm.
Advertising agencies
Bulk permit submissions and reserved corridors.
Business 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 civic identity. Every approved structure contributes to a State that looks, functions and welcomes the way Deltans deserve.
From The Desk Of The Director-General.
Policy briefs, public notices and operational deadlines published by the agency.
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 →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 →Guidelines, fees and approved formats.
Reference documents for advertisers, agencies, structural engineers and members of the public.
Outdoor Advertisement Guidelines
Statutory placement, content and structural standards.
2026 Fee Structure
Schedule of charges by structure type and zone.
Approved Formats & Dimensions
Permitted billboard, hoarding and street-sign sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the 30 most common applicant queries.
Reach the Agency directly.
Our office is open to the public Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (West Africa Time).
Agency Headquarters
- DESSAA Secretariat, Maryam Babangida Way
- Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
- +234 (0) 803 000 0000
- Switchboard, ext. 100–199
- info@dessaa.dl.gov.ng
- permits@dessaa.dl.gov.ng for applications
- Mon – Fri, 08:30 – 16:30
- Closed on State and Federal public holidays
- +234 (0) 813 000 0000
- Reports & non-urgent enquiries
