The Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) says it is intensifying efforts to secure the country’s logistics space using modern technology, following the interception of a cannabis shipment from Bangkok, Thailand.
NIPOST’s Director of Corporate Communications, Ibrahim Musa, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that officials recently seized seven pouches of cannabis that arrived in Lagos, describing it as proof of the agency’s renewed commitment to sanitising the postal and logistics network.
“The seizure serves as a concrete example of the agency’s commitment to securing the nation’s logistics space from illicit activities. The interception highlights a strategic shift within NIPOST, as the agency moves to leverage technology to combat threats,” Musa said.
He noted that the interception was achieved in collaboration with security agencies, including the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), using advanced screening techniques.
Musa added that the measures align with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises national security and crime prevention.
He also revealed that NIPOST has invested in scanning equipment at the Lagos International Airport and is deploying a digital package-tracking system that assigns each parcel a unique ID for end-to-end monitoring.
“Our proactive security measures aim to transform the postal system into a trusted channel for commerce and communication,” he said.
