The Nigerian government has officially launched the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s $1 trillion economy target.
In remarks at the launch, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Innovation, Dr Bosun Tijani, said every Nigerian deserves to be found and every business deserves the chance to reach its customers.
According to him, the launch is a significant step towards building a Nigeria where location connects people to more opportunities.
“Every Nigerian deserves to be found. Every business deserves the chance to reach its customers. And every community deserves to be within reach of opportunity.
“Today, we are launching the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System by @NipostNgn, a significant step towards a Nigeria where your location connects you to more possibilities.
“Think of the small business ready to deliver beyond its neighbourhood, the family waiting for emergency help and the community that government needs to reach with essential services.
“An accurate postcode can make a meaningful difference in each of these lives.
“As we work towards H.E. President @officialABAT’s ambition for a $1 trillion economy, we must build the foundations that allow more Nigerians to participate, trade and prosper.
“This is one of those foundations, and I am deeply excited about what we can build with it.
“Please find your postcode here – postcode.gov.ng and start using it,” he wrote on X on Thursday.
The initiative is championed by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST).
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