The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) said it is striving to develop and deploy digitalized postcodes and an Address Verification System (AVS) for Nigeria in accordance with the Federal Government’s National Addressing Policy.
Mr. Sunday Adepoju, the PostMaster General (PMG)/CEO of NIPOST, announced this on Thursday during a media conference in Abuja, adding that when done, the project will improve general connection and communication.
He stated that NIPOST has begun a transformative project that focuses not only on the digital evolution of postcodes but also on the concept of National Address Verification.
“NIPOST is embracing digital transformation to elevate operational efficiency in a world where digital solutions and data utilization have taken center stage, involving leading postal operators,” according to the PMG.
“Notably, numerous developed countries, including certain African nations had integrated digital postcodes as a pivotal element of their postal modernization endeavors.’’
Adepoju said that the feasibility and efficacy of digitizing postcodes was achieved and successful through unwavering collaboration.
“Our journey towards the implementation of this platform was not sudden; it was meticulously planned and carefully executed.
“It commenced with rigorous pre-field data training, collection by empowering our committed workforce with the essential skills and knowledge required for this undertaking.
“Our teams worked hand in hand with esteemed partners, including the National Population Commission (NPC) NASRDA, OSGOF, various government agencies, and other esteemed collaborators,’’ he said.
Adepoju said the digital postcode initiative, if rolled out, would revolutionize the services provided by NIPOST especially in revenue generation and address challenges associated with ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’.
He also said the project would roll out a standardized process to ensure utmost accuracy and reliability in confirming and validating addresses and their occupants throughout the nation.
“ The National Digital Alpha-Numeric Postcode System is an initiative that has the potential to significantly improve nationwide service delivery, enhance security, and generate revenue for NIPOST and other government agencies.
“It also has far reaching benefits for the public and private sector, including crime prevention, identity fraud reduction, emergency services coordination, border control, e-commerce, data collection, financial inclusion, healthcare access, tourism and culture, education, job creation,’’ he said.
NAN reports that the digital Postcode, which is Alphanumeric, will function as a geocode, facilitating the direct identification of geographical units.
This project, which will be rolled out in October will empower data and geographic agencies to accommodate forthcoming urban development and expansion.
