WORLD POST DAY: We’re Conscious of Our Big Role in Growth of Digital Economy- Postmaster-General
Oru Leonard
The Postmaster General of the Federation, Dr. Ismail Adebayo Adewusi has said that the Nigerian Postal Services has keyed fully into the digital economy agenda of the Muhammadu Buhari administration.
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 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.
He commended the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) for driving the change.
He said the theme for this year’s celebration “Innovate to Recover” reflects the devastating effect of Covid-19 pandemic which disrupted the operations of the postal services globally.
The NIPOST CEO said efforts are being geared towards a quicker recovery from the effects of the pandemic as far the operations of the organization are concerned.
The statement quoted him as saying, “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 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.”
He 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.
The statement added, “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.”
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.
As part of activities to mark the day across the country, Customers’ Forum will be held with NIPOST stakeholders and customers among others.
About the World Post Day
World Post Day happens each year on October 9, the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), which started in 1874 in Switzerland. The UPU was the start of the global communications revolution, introducing the ability to write letter to others all over the world. World Post Day started in 1969. Since then, countries all over the world take part in celebrations to highlight the importance of the postal service. Many things happen on this day. Post offices in some countries hold special stamp collection exhibitions; there are open days at postal measures and there are workshops on postal history. The UPU organises an international letter writing competition for young people.
Postal systems have been in operation for many centuries. From back way back in history, people sent letters to each other. These were delivered on foot or on horseback by special messengers. From the 1600s the first national postage systems began springing up in many countries. These were more organized and many people could use them. Slowly countries agreed to exchange mail internationally. By the late 1800s there was a global postal service, but it was slow and complicated. The birth of the UPU in 1874 opened the way for the efficient postal service in existence today. In 1948, the UPU become an agency of the United Nations.
(NIPOST Media)
