By Ayomid Otitoju
The Federal Executive Council has approved the implementation of a GIS-enabled alphanumeric digital postcode system aimed at modernising Nigeria’s national addressing framework.
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, disclosed the development on Wednesday, stating that the approval was granted by President Bola Tinubu during a council meeting. He described the initiative as part of the ministry’s strategic blueprint to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure.
Tijani explained that the project was developed in collaboration with the Postmaster-General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Postal Service, Tola Odeyemi, and her team.
According to the minister, the system will introduce a modern geospatial addressing platform designed to improve location accuracy nationwide and enhance the speed and reliability of mail and parcel processing.
“Beyond strengthening postal operations, the Digital Postcode System will also serve as an important national enabler supporting better national planning, improved emergency response, more efficient logistics and e-commerce, and the delivery of government services,” Tijani said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
He added that as Nigeria’s digital economy expands, foundational infrastructure such as the digital postcode system will play a crucial role in connecting people, businesses, and services more efficiently across the country.
“This approval represents another step forward in our commitment to building the enabling environment to support a modern, inclusive, and globally competitive digital economy,” the minister stated.
Similarly, Odeyemi described the initiative as a major step beyond postal reform, emphasising its broader national significance.
“A digital postcode system is critical national infrastructure that enables e-commerce, logistics, emergency services, financial inclusion, security, urban planning, and effective public service delivery,” she said in a statement on X.
According to her, the introduction of an alphanumeric addressing framework will enable Nigeria to identify locations with greater precision across cities, towns, and rural communities, improving the delivery of goods, services, and digital platforms nationwide.
“This milestone reflects a shared commitment by the Federal Government to strengthen Nigeria’s digital backbone and unlock new opportunities for innovation, commerce, and national development,” she added.
Meanwhile, Nigerian Postal Service reported that it generated more than ₦10 billion in revenue in 2025, surpassing earlier projections following the digitisation of several processes and efforts to eliminate operational leakages.
Speaking on The Beam programme on Channels Television, Odeyemi said the revenue growth demonstrated the institution’s evolving relevance in Nigeria’s digital economy.
She also highlighted the importance of rebuilding public confidence in NIPOST, stressing the need to reposition it as a modern civic institution.
“In five to 10 years, I would love to see NIPOST as an institution of national pride—trusted, reliable, and essential to the future of the nation’s digital economy,” she said.
