The Federal Executive Council has approved the implementation of a GIS-enabled alphanumeric digital postcode system aimed at modernising Nigeria’s national addressing framework.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, in a post shared on X on Tuesday.
According to the Minister, the approval was granted under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu as part of efforts to deliver on the targets outlined in the Ministry’s strategic blueprint.
Tijani explained that the new system will be developed in collaboration with the Nigerian Postal Service, working closely with its Postmaster General, Tola Odeyemi, and her team.
He noted that the country will introduce a modern, geospatially intelligent addressing system designed to improve accuracy nationwide and enable faster, more reliable 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,” the Minister stated
According to him, foundational infrastructure such as a digital addressing framework is critical as Nigeria’s digital economy expands, helping to connect people, businesses, and public services more efficiently across the country.
He described the approval as another step toward building an enabling environment for a modern, inclusive, and globally competitive digital economy.
