Statutory
Government-backed authority
Empowered by Delta State law to issue, suspend, and revoke advertisement permits, and to enforce compliance through structured penalties.
Active Regulation
Delta State, Nigeria
Delta State Signage & Advertisement Agency
Digitizing outdoor advertising regulation, compliance, payments, and enforcement across Delta State.
- Coverage
- 25 LGAs
- Apply & pay
- Online
- Every asset
- QR tagged
Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori
Executive Governor of Delta State
Hon. Sebastine Okoh
Managing Director/CEO. DESSAA
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About the Agency
Delta State Signage & Advertisement Agency is the sole regulatory authority established by the Delta State Government.
We 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.
25 LGAs
Statewide operations
Active in all 25 Local Government Areas of Delta State with dedicated zone officers covering Asaba, Warri, Sapele, Ughelli, Agbor and beyond.
Standards
Industry regulation
We set standards for billboards, hoardings, wraps, digital screens, street furniture and event branding — protecting both advertisers and the public.
Established under the Delta State Signage and Advertisement Agency Law.
Learn more about the Agency
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Our Mandate
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.
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Regulate outdoor advertising
Define lawful placement, dimensions, illumination and structural standards for all forms of outdoor advertising.
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Issue permits and licenses
Receive, evaluate and approve applications for new and renewing advertisement structures across the State.
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Ensure safety compliance
Inspect installations against engineering, electrical and public-safety requirements before and after installation.
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Remove illegal signage
Identify, notify and dismantle unauthorised structures that contravene State law or pose hazards to citizens.
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Maintain urban aesthetics
Coordinate with town planning to preserve sightlines, heritage corridors, and the visual order of our cities.
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Generate state revenue
Collect statutory fees and charges that contribute to the development of public infrastructure across Delta State.
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Video Guides
What would you like to do?
Pick a goal and watch a one-minute walkthrough of exactly how to do it on CSAMP.
More guides are on the way.
Get Started
Create my CSAMP account
Enter your email, confirm the 6-digit code, add your name, phone and password, and optionally your business, then land on your dashboard.
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Who We Serve
Delta State's advertising stakeholders.
DESSAA works directly with the businesses, organisations and citizens whose communications shape the public realm.
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ARCON
Bulk permit submissions and reserved corridors.
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Business Premise Signage Owners
Storefront and shop-front signage permits.
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Event organisers
Time-limited branding for festivals and conferences.
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Political campaigns
Regulated party and candidate signage during election cycles.
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Real estate developers
Hoardings for active construction sites.
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Why DESSAA Matters
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.
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Cleaner cities
Coordinated placement removes visual clutter from highways and town centres.
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Safer signage structures
Engineering review prevents collapse, electrical hazards and obstructions to drivers.
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Fair advertising system
Transparent fees and uniform standards level the field for small and large advertisers.
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Economic growth
Permit revenues fund infrastructure that returns value to the State and its people.
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Announcements & Updates
From The Desk Of The Managing Director.
Policy briefs, public notices and operational deadlines published by the agency.
Announcement
DELTA STATE GOVERNMENT SPECIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT DESSAA COMMENCES STATEWIDE SENSITIZATION ON THE CENTRALIZED SMART ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT PLATFORM (CSAMP)
The Delta State Signage and Advertisement Agency (DESSAA) hereby announces the commencement of statewide awareness and sensitization on the Centralized Smart Advertising Management Platform (CSAMP). This announcement is directed at outdoor advertising practitioners, billboard owners and operators, business owners, signage owners, advertising agencies, media operators, corporate organisations and the general public.
Read more
Public Notice
OFFICIAL STAKEHOLDERS MEETING
TO: All Third-Party Advertising Practitioners, Outdoor Advertising Operators, Billboard Owners, Advertising Agencies and Other Relevant Stakeholders in Delta State
Read More
Announcement
DESSAA-CSAMP IS NOW LIVE!
Welcome to the Future of Signage & Advertisement Management in Delta State
Read more
Contact
Reach the Agency directly.
Questions about permits, payments or compliance? Write to us or visit the head office — every message is logged and routed to the right desk.
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
See something? Say something.
Spotted an unsafe, illegal or expired sign?
Help keep Delta State's roads safe and beautiful. Tell us where it is, add a photo, and we'll route your report to the right zone officer for follow-up — it only takes a couple of minutes.
- Add a photo
- Choose the area
- Routed to your zone