The Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Chairperson for the Technical Working Group on Standardization and Regulation of Signages, Hon. Rita Na Odoley Sowah has the Committee will on Saturday, 20th December 2025 will lead a monitoring exercise focused on the regulation of signages and removal of advertising billboards mounted at unauthorized locations.
The exercise forms part of government’s broader urban management and beautification drive, aimed at ensuring public safety, environmental order, and visual harmony in cities and towns across the country.
Briefing the media after inspecting some selected Municipal Assemblies in Greater Accra Region on Wednesday, 17th December, 2025, as part of the National Sanitation exercise ahead of Christmas, Hon. Sowah emphasized the need for strict adherence to approved guidelines governing the installation of billboards, shop signages, and outdoor advertising structures.
She noted that improperly mounted signages pose significant risks, including obstruction of visibility, distraction to motorists, structural hazards, and degradation of the urban landscape. The Deputy Minister stressed that enforcement actions are not intended to stifle business activity but to promote order, safety, and compliance with planning regulations.
The Deputy Minister reiterated that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies have a responsibility to enforce signage regulations consistently and fairly. She called on advertising companies, business owners, and property developers to cooperate with local authorities and ensure that all installations receive the necessary approvals before mounting.
Hon Sowah further indicated that the Technical Working Committee will continue to work closely with relevant agencies, including urban roads authorities and environmental health officers, to sustain routine inspections and enforcement.
According to her, the signage monitoring initiative complements the ongoing National Sanitation Exercise, aimed at reinforcing government’s commitment to clean, safe, and well-organized urban spaces ahead of Christmas and beyond.
She gave the assurance that the Ministry will continue to engage stakeholders and the media to educate businesses on signage standards while maintaining firm enforcement against persistent violations.
Source: Chantal Aidoo
Public Relations Unit, MLGCRA