The Enugu State Government has issued a ban on the unlawful pasting of posters on any outdoor surface or space without prior approval. Defaulters who violate the new directive could face a hefty fine of up to N50 million.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Frank Aninwike, General Manager of the Enugu State Structures for Signages and Advertisement Agency (ENSSAA), emphasized that no individual or entity—whether political parties, churches, schools, advertisers, or others—can display posters on public or private structures without written consent from ENSSAA.
“This is to inform all concerned that henceforth, no person or entity should paste or display any poster on public or private structures without permission from the agency,” said Aninwike.
He added that failure to comply would result in a violation of the ENSSAA Law, 2016, which empowers the agency to regulate poster display on outdoor spaces.
Aninwike further warned, “Pasting or displaying a poster without first obtaining written approval will attract a fine of up to N50 million. We urge all concerned to comply as ENSSAA will no longer tolerate the defacing of outdoor surfaces and spaces.”
The government’s move aims to maintain the aesthetic integrity of Enugu’s public spaces and curb unauthorized poster display.