By Na’ankwat Dariem, Abuja.
The Nigerian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami,
is canvassing a reversal of zero budget status for the Nigerian Postal Service,(NIPOST), which has been the practice for so many years.
Pantami, who stated this at the Courier Services Forum organised by NIPOST in Abuja, said the situation had hampered the growth of NIPOST and the postal industry.
He emphasized the need for stakeholders in the Nigerian Postal Industry to come together and brainstorm on how to enhance efficiency in the industry in line with global best practices.
Dr Pantami noted that rule making process is the first step in stakeholders’ engagement which is lacking in most government agencies.
On his part, the Postmaster General of the Federation, Dr. Ismail Adebayo Adewusi, commended the Minister for his intervention during the uproar generated with the release of the new regulation of Courier and Logistics business in Nigeria.
Adewusi noted that the challenges and grey areas between stakeholders have been ironed out through positive engagement.
He also commended the Association of Nigeria Courier Operators (ANCO), Nigeria International Air Courier Association (NIACA), and MSMEs for their cooperation.
Speaking on behalf of the Courier Operators, Okey Uba, President of ANCO, commended the Minister and the Postmaster General for giving them audience during the issues concerning the license fees and creating an enabling environment for them to operate.
He sought the Minister’s support for development of the Postal sector and improvement of the industry, while soliciting for proper enforcement of the new regulations and to empower NIPOST to carry out Policy guidelines for the industry to thrive.
