The EKITI STATE SIGNAGE AND ADVERTISING AGENCY (EKSAA) is responsible for giving out this important permit and in this article, Ekiti Trends (ekititrends.com) will take you through the full process of getting your approval.
To obtain the Ekiti State Signage and Advertisement Permit, you need to register with the EKSAA, submit your business documentation, get verified by the agency, make payment on Remita, and then finally get your certificate.
The relevant government agencies that you will interact with during this process include; Ekiti State Signage and Advertisement Agency, Ekiti State Internal Revenue Services, and the Corporate Affairs Commission.
REGULATORY PROCESS FOR EKITI STATE SIGNAGE AND ADVERTISEMENT PERMIT
Follow the below steps to abide by the regulatory practice for erection and usage of signage, advert structures and billboards by all businesses in Ekiti State.
STEP 1 – REGISTRATION
Write an application letter to the Director General, Ekiti State Signage and Advertisement Agency (EKSAA), Old Governor’s Office, Oke-oriomi, Ado-Ekiti.
Obtain the application form at the Administration Department of Ekiti State Signage and Advertisement Agency, Old Governor’s Office, Oke-oriomi, Ado-Ekiti.
STEP 2 – DOCUMENTATIONS AND SUBMISSION
Visit the Administration Department of Ekiti State Signage and Advertisement Agency, Old Governor’s Office, Oke-oriomi, Ado-Ekiti with the completed application form and the following documents:
Name of Business
Type of business
Site plan
Building Elevation (if required)
Electronic Details (where applicable)
Property owner’s consent
Business Tax Clearance Certificate
Any supporting document (as required)
Submit the Application form with the required documents (as stated above)
STEP 3 – VERIFICATION AND INSPECTION
After verification of the submitted application form and required documents, Ekiti State Signage and Advertisement Agency shall carry out an inspection/assessment of the business and location of the advisement structure
NOTE: Assessment is carried out depending on the category of the business and size of the sing display proposed.
STEP 4 – PAYMENT AND SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
Where the EKSAA is satisfied with the inspection, the applicant would pay the required permit fee through the bill/invoice raised using any of the available payment channels:
a) through REMITA on
b) Any commercial Bank in the State request for a specialized/customized teller with the State’s designated IGR Account number
STEP 5 – ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE
Successful applicants are notified through text or call within 24 hours (1 day) after payment of the required fee.
The Signage and Advertisement Permit is issued to successful applicants 24 hours (1 days) and payment of the required fee.
NOTE: The renewal of relevant signage Permit is done annually.
