The Postmaster-Normal of the Federation, Ms Tola Odeyemi, has stated that the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) goes via a reform that will see 50% of its 1,400 workplaces modernized by 2027.
Odeyemi disclosed this on the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) occasion, “NBCC meets Postmaster Normal” on Thursday in Lagos.
In response to her, Nigeria is at present pushing to revamp and improve logistics and courier processes to world-class requirements for improved worldwide mail change.
“There’s work ongoing on the Postal Reform Invoice to separate the regulatory arm from the operation arm as many stakeholders are clamouring. By 2027, NIPOST is modernising 50% of its 1,400 workplace areas and we’re open to working with companions to advance the nation’s logistics ecosystem,” she informed the gathering.
Making NIPOST inexpensive
The Postmaster Normal acknowledged that the Federal Authorities is dedicated to creating the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) an inexpensive, last-mile supply hub resolution for items and companies.
She, nevertheless, famous that challenges resembling poor highway networks, insufficient warehousing amenities, vandalism, thievery and infrastructural deficiencies hindered the total potential of the logistics and courier sector.
Odeyemi stated {that a} fixed and strategic improve of regional infrastructure was essential to take care of a aggressive logistics and courier ecosystem.
She revealed that some successes have been recorded since she assumed workplace such because the optimization of logistic community, slight, inexpensive assessment of costs, and clearance of backlog of postage.
No competitors with non-public gamers
Whereas noting that the postal service has additionally imputed know-how into its service, and collaborated with different businesses and organizations to enhance its attain, Odeyemi stated:
“NIPOST isn’t competing with non-public gamers however is there to enrich their efforts because the final mile resolution on supply.
“We lately collaborated with the Small and Medium Enterprises Growth Company of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to offer particular charges for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
“There’s additionally the pilot partnership with the Nationwide Company for the Management of AIDS (NACA) in Taraba and Abia states for bio-specimen assortment thereby constructing the nation’s well being.
“Allow us to work collectively to construct a logistics sector that’s environment friendly, dependable, safe, viable, progressive, and trusted, serving the wants of enterprise and contributing to the inclusive progress of the nation’s economic system.”
Remodeling Nigeria’s logistics
Additionally talking, the President of NBCC, Mr Ray Atelly, confused the necessity to discover the transformative potential of Nigeria’s logistics and courier companies; a sector pivotal to Nigeria’s {economic} improvement and international integration.
He famous that logistics and courier companies are the spine of any thriving economic system, as they facilitate commerce, join markets, and make sure the seamless motion of products and companies.
Atelly added that in Nigeria, the sector held immense potential to drive sustainable progress, improve competitiveness, and enhance the standard of life for residents.
What you need to know
- Earlier than Odeyemi’s appointment final yr, Nigerians had listed the adjustments they anticipated to see at NIPOST underneath the management of the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Financial system, Dr. Bosun Tijan.
- The strategies for a reformed NIPOST got here on the behest of the Minister, who sought the Nigerian’s opinion on what a great NIPOST must be.
- Important among the many strategies was that NIPOST ought to perform just like the Nigerian Inter-{Bank} Settlement System (NIBSS) and grow to be a powerhouse to drive e-commerce progress.
