From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Population Commission (NPC) to adopt a modern and standardised Postcode that will help security agencies in Nigeria respond faster to emergencies to reduce banditry, kidnapping, internet scams and other crimes.
Postmaster General, Dr. Ismail Adebayo Adewusi made this known while briefing journalists in Abuja on Thursday.
According to him, the digitalised postcode will also facilitate ease of doing business as well as foster an effective healthcare delivery system among others.
He said, “The present effort is aimed at transitioning the system to a digital platform to create more efficiency and functionality. Of a certainty, such an advanced addressing system will promote the proper functioning of not just the Postal sector. It is a critical infrastructure for meeting the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, including poverty reduction, disease control and provision of basic services such as water and electricity. It remains a critical national infrastructure, especially in a developing country like ours where lack of street names and property numbering hinder the ability to meet public and business expectations.
“The relentless drive to use new technologies and latest digital solutions, to manage operations…
