WPD: NIPOST To Implement FG’s Digitisation Agenda

To commemorate the World Post Day celebrated annually on October 10, the Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST) has restated its commitment to implement the digital economy agenda of the Federal Government.
The Postmaster General (PMG), NIPOST, Mr Sunday Adepoju, made the vow on Monday via a statement made available to The Tide source  in Abuja.
Adepoju said World Post Day was a day set aside to celebrate the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU).
“This year marks the 149th anniversary of the creation of the specialized agency of the United Nations founded on October 9, 1874.
“NIPOST will join 192 other countries under the umbrella of the United Nations Postal body, Universal Postal Union (UPU) to celebrate World Post Day on October 9, 2023”, he said.
The Tide source reports that the theme for this year’s World Post Day is,
“Together for trust: collaborating for a safe and connected future’’.
The PMG said this year’s theme underscored the digital economy and renewed hope of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“The Federal Government always as a matter of priority reiterated its commitments to the enhancement of NIPOST leveraging technology and ensuring that the postal system remains nationally relevant and globally competitive.
“The theme, ‘Together for trust’, is also a further call to action for government to continue to support the digital development of their postal operators”, he said.
He added that this year’s theme emphasised the crucial role that the postal service plays in keeping the country connected at unprecedented times, and how it is working to build a safe future.

“More than 5 million postal employees globally are entrusted with a variety of essential and personal items, from messages, gifts, goods, to money and medicines to be delivered”, he said.

Adepoju also reiterated its commitment to efficient service delivery adding that NIPOST as a service organization was aware of its huge role in the growth of the digital economy.

He also recalled that about 20 high–tech Operational Mail Vehicles (OPV) to enhance service delivery and 100 Motor bikes were procured to boost logistics and drive efficiency in last mile deliveries across the country.

Adepoju noted that NIPOST was collaborating with some government agencies like the National Population Commission (NPC), National Space Research and Development Agency (NASDRA), and security agencies to ensure the effective delivery of its mandate.