The Director-General of the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA), Mr. Oludolapo Eso-Ajanaku recently hosted representatives of The Alternative Bank on a courtesy visit aimed at exploring collaborative opportunities to enhance infrastructural and environmental development within Oyo State.

The delegation from The Alternative Bank was led by Mr. Mustapha Ajisafe, Team Lead, Ibadan, who represented Mr. Mohammed Yunusa, Director, Digital Business and Innovation, and was accompanied by Ms. Ufuoma Emiemie, Relationship Manager.

Also present were the Directors of Operations, Finance, and Administration & Services of OYSAA.

During the meeting, The Alternative Bank presented safety equipment and branded materials to OYSAA as part of its broader commitment to supporting sustainable development and promoting safety across Oyo State. Speaking during the visit, Mr. Ajisafe reaffirmed the bank’s dedication to contributing to the state’s infrastructural and aesthetic enhancement through the development and maintenance of branded open public spaces, beginning with the Ibadan Metropolis. He noted that the initiative aligns with the bank’s corporate social responsibility and investment drive within the State.

“We are delighted to collaborate with the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency as we continue to strengthen our footprint in Oyo State,” he said. “Beyond banking, our goal is to support initiatives that promote safety, structure, and community development.” Mr. Ajisafe further highlighted that The Alternative Bank’s philosophy is centred on the creation of wealth, a principle reflected in its wide range of innovative solutions designed to make life easier and more impactful for individuals and businesses. “We have developed tailored products for education, e-commerce, MSMEs, as well as vehicle, housing, and equipment financing,” he added.

In his response, the Director-General of OYSAA expressed profound appreciation to The Alternative Bank for its gesture and continued commitment to the growth of Oyo State.

He noted that the Agency and the State Government welcome such partnerships, which align with the vision of His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde, to position Oyo State as a leading destination for infrastructural and urban development. The Director-General also reiterated OYSAA’s readiness to collaborate with The Alternative Bank in developing sustainable and aesthetically pleasing public spaces, reinforcing their shared vision of a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant Oyo State.

The meeting concluded with mutual goodwill and a shared commitment to building a lasting partnership between OYSAA and The Alternative Bank in driving meaningful community and infrastructural growth across the State.

Ibadan, Nigeria – The Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA), has announced the establishment of the Premium Advertising Zone (PAZ) — a transformative initiative aimed at sanitising, restructuring, and elevating the standards of outdoor advertising across key corridors of the State, beginning with the Ibadan Metropolis.

The announcement was made by Oludolapo Eso–Ajanaku, Director-General of OYSAA, during a stakeholder engagement held on 7th August 2025 at the OYSAA Headquarters, State Secretariat, Ibadan.

According to the Director-General, the PAZ initiative is strategically designed to restore order, attract investment, and deliver lasting economic and aesthetic value to Oyo State, in alignment with the vision of His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde, Executive Governor of Oyo State.

The first designated PAZ corridor will stretch from Lead City University through Challenge Car Park to Kilometre 110, serving as the pilot phase of the programme. Additional corridors across the Ibadan metropolis will be rolled out in subsequent phases.

As part of the PAZ implementation, all existing 48-sheet and 72-sheet billboard permits within the pilot corridor are revoked with immediate effect. Affected Third-Party Practitioners are granted a two-month relocation window (14th August – 14th October 2025) to dismantle and relocate their billboards outside the PAZ, subject to OYSAA approval. At the expiration of this window, any non-compliant structures will be removed and confiscated by the State without further notice.

The reallocation of sites within the PAZ will be guided by the following criteria:

1. Financial Standing with OYSAA– Full settlement of all outstanding obligations.
2. Operational History– Proven compliance with OYSAA regulations and use of durable, high-quality billboard materials.
3. Capacity to Meet Premium Fees– Demonstrated ability to sustain the revised PAZ rate structure.
4. Type of Structure Proposed– Preference for iconic, high-impact formats such as LED boards and other premium designs.

Speaking on the initiative, the Director-General stated:

“The Premium Advertising Zone marks a decisive step in creating orderliness, uniformity, and aesthetic excellence in outdoor advertising. It reinforces Ibadan’s profile as a modern, organised, and commercially vibrant city, while opening fresh opportunities for sustainable investment in the out-of-home sector.”

The Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA) announces the commencement of a three-week Debt Relief Window from Monday, August 18th, 2025, to Monday, September 8th, 2025. This applies to revalidated third-party practitioners with substantial financial outstanding obligations to the Agency.

This debt relief window allows eligible practitioners to:

1. Apply for a structured payment plan; or
2. Request a partial waiver of accumulated debt.

Applications must be submitted in writing to the Agency within the stipulated period. The approval of any payment plan or waiver rests solely with OYSAA and will be based on a review of each practitioner’s compliance history and prevailing circumstances.

Please note: No requests will be entertained after Monday, September 8th, 2025. Practitioners who fail to utilise this opportunity will be required to settle their full outstanding debt within seven (7) days after the close of the Debt Relief Window. No extension or concession will be granted.

This initiative demonstrates OYSAA’s commitment to maintaining a fair, transparent, and sustainable outdoor advertising environment in Oyo State, while ensuring full compliance with statutory obligations.

All eligible practitioners are strongly advised to act within the specified timeframe.

The Oyo State Government, through its Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA), has commenced a mandatory revalidation exercise for its third-party advertising practitioners.

Oludolapo Esho Ajanaku, director general, Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency, who made this known, stated that “the exercise forms a key part of the agency’s strategic effort to create a comprehensive, veritable and digitalized database of all signages and billboards across the State, In line with the OYSAA’s to an agency-approved digital platform.”

Ajanaku underscored the revalidation process to streamline regulatory oversight, enhance transparency and accountability to improve the efficiency of service delivery of the agency.

He said that the State Government has mandated that all registered practitioners should appear at OYSAA’s office, secretariat Ibadan to update their company’s credentials for accurate confirmation of location approval and tagging off all billboards under the management of the agency.

“To this effect, the revalidation exercise is mandatory for all outdoor practitioners with no options with the stipulated timeframe. Non compliance of the exercise attracts immediate deregistration of such billboard structures and removal of such by the agency without exception,” he said.

He commended Governor Seyi Makinde for creating a business friendly environment and expressed that OYSAA remains committed to a friendly advertising environment.

He urged the advertising practitioners to cooperate with terms and conditions attached to the revalidation exercise.

Oyo State Government through its Signage and Advertisement Agency, OYSAA is to commence a mandatory revalidation exercise for its third -party advertising practitioners.

In a statement signed and made available on Monday by the Director General, Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency, Hon. Oludolapo Esho Ajanaku, stated that the two week revalidation exercise will commence on Tuesday, 6th of May to 20th of May, 2025.

According to the statement, “the exercise forms a key part of the agency’s strategic effort to create a comprehensive, veritable and digitalized database of all signages and billboards across the State.

In line with the OYSAA’s to an agency-approved digital platform”.

Hon. Esho underscored the revalidation process to streamline regulatory oversight, enhance transparency and accountability to improve the efficiency of service delivery of the agency.

The statement directed all registered practitioners to appear  at Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency OYSAA ‘s office at the third floor, Water  Corporation Building, Oyo State Secretariat to update their company’s credentials for accurate confirmation of location approval and tagging off all billboards under the management of the agency.

To this effect, the revalidation exercise is mandatory for all outdoor practitioners with no options with the stipulated timeframe. Non compliant of the exercise attracts immediate diregistration of such billboard structures and removal of such by the agency without exception.

Hon. Oludolapo Esho Ajanaku commended Engr. Seyi Makinde for creating a business friendly environment and expressed that Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency, OYSAA remains committed to a friendly advertising environment.

He urged the advertising practitioners to cooperate with terms and conditions attached to the revalidation exercise.

All third-party practitioners are kindly requested to complete the re-validation process to ensure continued compliance and alignment with regulatory standards of OYSAA.

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In order to stop the illegal, sub standard and derelict billboards in the State, Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA) seek the support of the Operation Burst in the fight against the signage problem in the State.

The Director General (DG) of OYSAA Mr Oludolapo Eso-Ajanaku made this known during the courtesy visit he paid to the Director General of Operation Burst Col. James Ajibola (Rtd) in his office in Ibadan.

Mr Oludolapo Eso-Ajanaku stated that the State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde FNSC will not allow the illegal act of unauthorized billboards and other irregularities going on in the State signage sector by some unscrupulous individual/practitioners and the State Government is ready to sanitize the State signage through the Signage Laws.

The DG appreciated the Operation Burst for their support to the State Government in maintaining security of life and properties. After which he urged the security agency to support OYSAA in their enforcement exercise because presently, the illegal signage practitioners are on rampage with the believe that they cannot be caught.

In his own reply, the DG of Operation Burst Col. James Ajibola (Rtd) appreciated the State Government for her support in the provisions of security cars, pick up, security gargets among others to the security agency.   He then stated that the security agency is ready at anytime to support OYSAA in her fight against any irregularities in the State signage sector.

Col. James Ajibola stated further that the security agency will not condone any illegal and unauthorized billboard on the street and any billboard or practitioners caught will be seriously prosecuted.

To foster religious harmony in Oyo State, His Excellency. Governor Seyi Makinde has mandated the removal of a signage at Yidi, a Muslim prayer ground in Ibadan, seen as a potential source of religious discord.

The directive was revealed by Mr. Oludolapo Eso-Ajanaku, Director-General of the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA), during a media briefing in Ibadan. He underscored the Governor’s firm stance against actions or rhetoric that could spark religious unrest, affirming the State’s dedication to ensuring the freedom of religious practice as a key factor in maintaining peace.

Mr. Eso-Ajanaku pointed out that installing religious signs near other faiths’ worship sites is not permissible, as it could lead to conflict. He criticized certain advertisers for their disregard for the industry’s ethical standards, emphasizing that advertisements likely to incite conflict on any grounds, including religion, are strictly prohibited.

He concluded with a stern warning that OYSAA will rigorously enforce these rules, penalizing and potentially banning advertisers who fail to comply with the State’s guidelines for responsible advertising.

Ibrahim A. Badmus

Media Officer

In its continuous commitment to uphold the highest standards in the management and regulation of signages and billboards, the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA) is taking significant steps to reinforce its enforcement procedures. This initiative is part of OYSAA’s ongoing efforts to address the challenges posed by rogue practitioners, derelict/sub-standard signages, billboards, and defaulters within the State.

Understanding the importance of visibility and identification in effective enforcement, OYSAA’s Enforcement Department is being equipped with branded high-visibility (hi-vis) jackets and caps. This enhancement is not just a step towards increased safety for the enforcement team but also a measure to ensure the agency’s presence is unmistakable during enforcement operations.

The re-introduction of OYSAA branded hi-vis jackets and caps is a strategic decision to empower the agency’s enforcement team to execute their mandate more efficiently. This move aligns with OYSAA’s vision to create a more orderly and aesthetically pleasing environment through the proper regulation of outdoor advertisement structures.

OYSAA’s enhanced enforcement protocol includes rigorous monitoring and the prompt addressing of issues related to non-compliant and hazardous signages and billboards. This action underscores OYSAA’s commitment to ensuring compliance with established guidelines and the safety of our citizenry.

OYSAA appreciates the support and cooperation of all stakeholders, including practitioners, property owners, and the general public, as the agency enforce these standards. The agency is dedicated to fostering a collaborative approach in the  regulation of outdoor advertisement and signage, ensuring a balance between commercial interests and public safety.

Badmus Ibrahim A.

Media Officer