A SUCCESSFULL TWO (2) DAY STRATEGIC STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TOUCH AND PAY (TAP) TECHNOLOGIES LTD, THE FORMAL TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION/ COURIER AND LOGISTICS COMPANIES AND NURTW TO TEST MARKET POSTAL TAG DIGITAL INITIATIVE IN LAGOS. 

 

On behalf of the Postmaster General of the Federation/CEO (NIPOST), 

Ms Tola Odeyemi,

the General Manager Courier and Logistics Regulatory Department, Mr. Gideon O. Shonde met with certain licensed private operators of courier/logistics and transport companies, the executives of their association, and the National Union of Road Transport Workers in a two (2) day stakeholders meeting in Lagos.

 

The purpose of the meeting was to sensitize the concerned stakeholders about the newly introduced digital initiative by NIPOST called "POSTAL TAG"

 

He emphasized that this NIPOST digital initiative is for safety and security measures at the motor parks and garages nationwide.

That when fully implemented, the era of customer's distrust due to loss of parcel, thefts, pilfering, broaching or damaged items, unethical sharp practices, and unprofessional conducts in the sector will be a thing of the past.

Postal, Express, Courier and Logistics Services at the motor parks and garages nationwide will be adequately regulated in compliance with the appropriate section of NIPOST ACT, CAP 127 LFN 2004, the Courier and Logistics (OPERATIONS) regulatory  guidelines 2020, and other relevant extant laws.

 

He reiterated that the digital initiative by NIPOST is a delivery solution for connecting communities, for business standardisation,

to simplify courier and logistics services and to ensure the safety and security of customers' packages, parcels, or packets nationwide.

 

The new "POSTAL TAG" digital initiative will enable easy traceability of customers item and allows for a free passage at the police check points by the Nigerian police, NDLEA, or CUSTOMS on the highway nationwide.

 

A pronounced sensitization programmes and public education on this NIPOST digital innovation will be launched shortly, and interested postal agents will be registered and appointed nationwide.

 

 

Picture speaks during and after the stakeholders' engagement in Lagos.