Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy has advocated for a reverse of the zero budget status of Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), which has been the practice for many years.
Mr. Franklin Alao, general manager, Corporate Communications, NIPOST, said in a statement that the minister who spoke at the Courier Services Forum organized by NIPOST, said the practice has hampered the growth of NIPOST and the postal industry.
He said there is need for stakeholders in the Nigerian postal industry to unite and brainstorm on how to enhance efficiency in the industry in line with global best practices. The minister stated that rule making process is the first step in stakeholders’ engagement and is lacking in most government agencies.
He noted that NIPOST can brace up for similar role the United States Postal Service (USPS) played in processing of mail-in-ballot in the last general election in USA.
He said his role is to promote NIPOST and make it work for the country and the citizens.
Dr Ismail Adebayo Adewusi, postmaster general of the Federation commended the Minister for his intervention during the uproar generated with the release of the new regulation of courier and logistics business in Nigeria.
He said the challenges and grey areas between stakeholders have been ironed out through positive engagement, while commending the Association of Nigeria Courier Operators (ANCO), Nigeria International Air Courier Association (NIACA) and MSMEs for their cooperation.
Okey Ubah, ANCO president who spoke on behalf of the courier operators thanked the minister and the postmaster general for giving them audience during the issues concerning the licenses fees and creating an enabling environment for them to operate.