A statement by ANSAA MD/CEO Tony Odili Ujubuonu on Sunday warned it would
deface billboards and-posters of political parties and candidates owing the agency.
The agency said the enforcement of the order would begin on December 5,2022
The statement reads: “Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency through a letter dated 14th November, 2022, urged all Out-Of-Home advertising practitioners in the state to revalidate and register all their billboards.
“According to a letter addressed to both OAAN and registered Non-OAAN practitioners, the agency has taken major steps towards sanitizing outdoor advertising practice in the state through ban on individuals, clients, and government agencies ownership of billboards in the state.
“Having done this, the agency expected maximum cooperation from the practitioners in terms of registering their billboards and payment of campaigns but are yet to get such.