ABSSAA clears public space of unapproved billboards, posters

ABSSAA operatives on Thursday , embarked on a route clean-up exercise across Aba, focusing specifically on major junctions.

The team led by Mr. Chiedozie Emmanuel covered Opobo Junction, Azuka Junction, Obikabia Junction, 7Up Junction, Azikiwe by East Junction, Waterside Junction, Ukaegbu Junction and Umuola Road.

The objective was to remove illegal and non-compliant outdoor advertising materials that have cluttered these junctions, obstructed motorists’ visibility and defaced the city.

Materials removed included expired posters, oversized banners tied to poles, unauthorised billboard frames and displays erected without ABSSAA approval.

The exercise was bypeaceful and orderly, conducted in the full glare of the public during business hours to demonstrate transparency and to serve as awareness for other advertisers.

Mr. Uchechukwu John the head of operations Aba office noted that the exercise will be sustained. He advised all business owners, advertising agencies and individuals to regularize their signage displays with ABSSAA and to comply with the agency’s guidelines on placement and standards.

This operation reflects the mandate of the MD/CEO Hon. Adindu that ABSSAA regulation is not targeted at voices and opportunities but at ensuring variation from ideal standards is corrected in line with our mandate as a creation of State law.