Some of the functions of EDSAA are:

• Establish standards, conditions, controls and guidelines for the number, size and location of all Outdoor Advertisement and Signage Structures in the state.
• Control, regulate, monitor and inspect all Outdoor Structures, locations and platforms to be used for Signage and Out-door Advertisement to ensure their compliance with the provisions of the Edo State Structure for Signage and Advertisement Agency Law 2021
• Establish a database of all Structures and platforms used for Signage and Advertisement, their owners, operators, as well as their location, sizes and other details of the structure.
• Review, approve and issue licenses and permits for the construction and placement of all Outdoor Structures and Signage in all part of the State.
• Organize the procedure to own and operate Outdoor structures for the purpose of Signage, or Advertisements under the specific regulations as contained in the Signage Law, including procedures for monitoring and inspection of all signs and advertisement Structures in all parts of the State.