The Nigerian government has restated commitment to leveraging technology to transform its postal sector for economic growth.
In a statement to mark the World Post Day, the Postmaster General of the Federation, Dr Ismail Adewusi said the Nigerian Postal Services, NIPOST has keyed fully into the digital economy agenda of the Muhammadu Buhari administration.
He noted that the theme for this year’s celebration “Innovate to Recover” reflects the devastating effect of Covid-19 pandemic which disrupted the operations of postal services globally.
Dr Adewusi assured that efforts are being geared towards a quicker recovery from the effects of the pandemic as far as the operations of the organisation are concerned.
“The global post has this year focused on ways and means of harnessing a better World with improving living standards for humanity after recovering from the clutches of the pandemic.
“It is an established fact that the post is a fundamental instrument to equality of all citizens. The Post Offices creates free entry and businesses to all ages, class, races and religion,”
He said NIPOST is committed to leveraging technology to reinvent the organization, adding that this is in line with President Muhammadu Buhari administration policy to unbundle NIPOST.
The Postmaster General said NIPOST is fast embracing technology in its service delivery as part of the targets of delivering on its chore objectives as a service organization operating within the technology-driven economic environment.
He explained that NIPOST has great roles to play in the realization of Nigeria’s digital economy. And “It has become expeditious for us to operate at the same level wavelength with other internationally recognised service delivery companies.”
Dr Adewusi noted that NIPOST has diversified its services with the aid of information communication technology in other to serve its customers better and to improve revenue generation.
“With many postal administrations diversifying and expanding their operations to move sales of their products and services beyond borders, postal services are inventing new means and methods to satisfy the customers” he added.
He commended the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Pantami for driving the change.
As part of the activities to celebrate World Post Day, Adewusi announced three winners of the UPU Letter Writing Competition for people under age 15.
An 11-year old male student, Aranbada Oluwadamilare Caleb of God Lead Private School, Badagry, Lagos State, clinched the first position while a 15-year old female student, Abduljabar Shakirah Omosalewa of Islamic College, Osogbo, in Osun State went home with the Second position.
Also, a 13-year old male student, David Uchenna Andrew of Nobles International School, Ahan Offot, Uyo, Akwa Ibom, came third in the competition.
Other activities include Customers’ Forum to be held across the country with NIPOST stakeholders and customers among others.
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