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From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
In an effort to lessen the impact of the elimination of fuel subsidies, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has commissioned 100 motorbikes and ten postal trucks to reduce the cost of logistics delivery for Nigerians.
Adeyemi Sunday Adepoju, the Postmaster General (PMG) of the federation and CEO of the Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, stated at the equipment’s launch on Friday that it was bought to alleviate the effects of the removal of fuel subsidies on citizens.
He assured that the organization was being repositioned to offer cost-effective, effective, and efficient mail delivery in order to mitigate the logistical issues.
“We commissioned 100 Motorcycles. Since we have this equipment on our own, the Price of rendering logistics will be cheaper than that of others.
“The unveiling is part of the Government’s efforts to cushion the effect of challenges faced by small businesses, especially the effect of fuel subsidy removal, and other challenges faced by small businesses within the logistics sector,” he said.
“Effective and efficient national mail routes system will help put Nigeria on a proper pedestal within global postal administrations.
“The unveiling of new motorcycles and additional trucks is a practical demonstration of the management’s commitment to improving logistics, e-commerce, courier and mail delivery services,” he said.
Adepoju added that the logistics industry is experiencing a transformation like never before, and the demand for fast deliveries has skyrocketed.
He says, “Most businesses depend on transportation of their goods across local and international locations to fulfil their values and supply chain to stay connected to their customers.”
On his part, the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr William Alo, in his remarks while commissioning the motorcycles, said the infrastructure would herald drastic development in Nigeria’s logistic industry.
“I am pleased with the development trend in NIPOST, the steps taken so far indicate that the future of the service is bright. In fact, NIPOST is almost extinct, but the coming of Sunday Adepoju has changed the narrative”, he stated.
