The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) joined 193 member countries of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) on Thursday, October 9, 2025, to commemorate this year’s World Post Day, celebrated annually to mark the establishment of the UPU in 1874.
Speaking at the event in Abuja, the Postmaster-General of the Federation/CEO of NIPOST, Tola Odeyemi, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to connecting people, businesses, and communities through a robust postal and logistics network that drives national development and supports government services.
This year’s theme, ‘Post for People: Local Service, Global Reach’, she said, reflects NIPOST’s mission to deliver local solutions with a global impact, emphasising the central role of the postal system in promoting inclusion, innovation, and service excellence.
Odeyemi highlighted several reforms and strategic partnerships aimed at revitalising postal infrastructure and aligning NIPOST’s operations with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. These include efforts to enhance last-mile delivery, digital identity, and e-government services.
One of the key initiatives underway is the National Digital Addressing System, developed in collaboration with the National Population Commission (NPoPc) and other technical partners. The new system replaces Nigeria’s analogue numeric postcode with a digital, alphanumeric code integrated with a Geographic Information System (GIS) to improve mail delivery, urban planning, and emergency response.
The Postmaster-General noted that the project supports the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy’s drive for a digitally inclusive Nigeria by extending National Identification Number (NIN) registration coverage to underserved groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
In support of small businesses, Odeyemi announced that NIPOST has introduced a 15% logistics discount for all MSMEs registered with SMEDAN, a move expected to benefit over 20,000 enterprises by lowering operational costs and expanding market reach.
She also unveiled the launch of NIPOST’s Digital Marketplace, an integrated e-commerce platform designed to empower Nigerian entrepreneurs to sell their products locally and internationally with access to seamless logistics, payment systems, and order management.
Another major innovation is the NIPOST Agro-Infrastructure and Logistics Initiative (NAILI), a flagship programme to establish an integrated logistics and storage network across Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. The initiative aims to reduce post-harvest losses, enhance produce traceability, and expand market access for smallholder farmers and agro-MSMEs, aligning with the Federal Government’s priorities for food security and trade facilitation.
During the celebration, winners of the 2025 Universal Postal Union Letter Writing Competition were recognised. The top three national winners were Adeyemo Jedidiah and Adewunmi Princess Boluwatigba of Methodist Girls High School, Yaba, Lagos, and Okuwoli Elizabeth of St Jude’s Private Secondary School, Festac Town, Lagos. They received cash prizes of ₦100,000, ₦75,000, and ₦50,000, respectively.
Odeyemi commended the creativity and vision of the young participants, urging schools across Nigeria to encourage greater participation in subsequent editions of the competition.
She further noted that the celebration coincides with SERVICOM Week, reaffirming NIPOST’s dedication to quality service, transparency, and accountability in all customer interactions.
As part of the day’s activities, NIPOST also unveiled the “Face of NIPOST”, a new brand ambassador initiative designed to promote professionalism, innovation, and the agency’s core values nationwide.
Concluding her remarks, the Postmaster General called for continued collaboration among stakeholders to sustain the postal sector’s role as a driver of connection, commerce, and community.
“The strength of our postal service lies not only in infrastructure or technology but in people, the customers we serve, the staff who deliver, and the partners who support us,” Odeyemi said. “Let us continue to work together to ensure that our post remains a powerful force for connecting Nigeria, delivering solutions, and improving lives.”
