The Nigerian government is to establish an Information Communications Technology (ICT) and Postal Services Museum.
This will enable the country document the metamorphosis of Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST) and preserve the history, heritage and integrity of Nigerian culture through postage.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Dr. Isa Pantami disclosed this in Abuja at the unveiling and launch of Nigeria at 60 Anniversary Commemorative Postage Stamps.
He also said that the issuance of commemorative postage stamps will serve as a means of documentation and propagation of the nation’s history.
The Minister recalled that recently the Federal Executive Council had approved the establishment of a National ICT Park in Abuja as part of efforts in transforming Nigerian Postal Services “I had the privilege of making the submission and it was approved”
Dr.Pantami that “In that building we plan to establish what we call ICT and Postal Services Museum, in that museum we want to document the metamorphosis of NIPOST, we have stamps that are a hundred years old, our country sometimes does not value history, while history is key to our success.
“In that museum we want to ensure that all our transformations, history, and everything from the inception of the sector to date are well documented so that our children will be able to appreciate the history of their country. ” He emphasized.
According to Him “ this is part of what we have planned to achieve as going through history helps you to reorganize yourself and get ready for the challenges ahead and this is what we plan to do. This is just a summary of what we have been doing”He reiterated.
Pantami noted that the postage stamps would help Nigerians to appreciate the unity, beauty and strength of the nation’s diversity.
The Minister called on Nigerians to use the occasion to reflect and appreciate the journey of the nation at 60 so far.
“The stamps have been produced some months ago, but could not be unveiled due to certain circumstances.The production of the postage stamps was part of the items listed for the celebration of Nigeria at 60 preparations, ” He revealed.
He also disclosed that plans had reached advanced stage to unbundle NIPOST
“Soon we will be unbundling other parts of NIPOST such as Property and Development company, Transportation and Logistic company, NIPOST Microfinance Bank, among others.We will achieve this by leveraging on all our infrastructures around the country,” the Minister added.Pictures below:
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