“Enugu State Bans Illegal Posters: Violators to Face N50 Million Fine – New ENSSAA Directive”
Story written by SpringNewsNG Media Limited
The Enugu State government has announced a strict ban on the unlawful pasting of posters on outdoor surfaces and spaces within the state. The enforcement of this new directive comes with a hefty fine of up to N50 million for violators.
In a statement issued by the Enugu State Structures for Signages and Advertisement Agency (ENSSAA), the government emphasized that prior approval is now mandatory for posting or displaying posters in both public and private spaces.
“This is to inform all that henceforth, no person or entity should post or display any poster without first obtaining the written approval of ENSSAA,” the statement read.
The directive, backed by the ENSSAA Law, 2016, aims to regulate the display of posters and prevent the defacement of outdoor surfaces. The government warned that failure to comply with this regulation amounts to a violation of Section 4(1,g), Section 33, and Section 34(4,9) of the law.
“This is to inform all political parties, churches, schools, printers, advertisers, marketers, producers, and the general public that henceforth, no person or entity should post or display any poster on public or private structures, buildings, walls, highways, or any outdoor surface within Enugu State without first obtaining the written approval of the Enugu State Structures for Signages and Advertisement Agency (ENSSAA),” the statement added.
The agency further stated that the fine for non-compliance is set at Fifty Million Naira (N50,000,000) and reiterated its commitment to enforcing the regulation.
“We therefore urge all concerned to kindly comply with this directive as ENSSAA will no longer tolerate the defacing of outdoor surfaces and spaces,” the statement stressed.
Frank Aninwike, General Manager of ENSSAA, signed the statement, reinforcing the agency’s determination to maintain a clean and organized environment in Enugu State.
