NIPOST cuts logistics costs for 20,000 MSMEs by 15%
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) says it has reduced logistics costs for more than 20,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) registered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) by 15 percent. The Postmaster General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of NIPOST, Tola Odeyemi, stated this during the […]
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) says it has reduced logistics costs for more than 20,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) registered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) by 15 percent.
The Postmaster General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of NIPOST, Tola Odeyemi, stated this during the 2025 World Post Day celebration, themed “Post for People: Local Service, Global Reach”, in Abuja.
She said the initiative is part of NIPOST’s efforts to support small businesses, strengthen trade logistics, and align with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda for inclusive economic growth.
“MSMEs are the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, contributing over 48 percent to the GDP. By offering a 15 percent logistics discount in partnership with SMEDAN, we are helping over 20,000 MSMEs cut costs, access wider markets, and compete more effectively in the digital economy,” she said.
As NIPOST joined 193 other member countries of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to mark World Post Day, Odeyemi reiterated the agency’s commitment to ensuring postal services continue to play a vital role in Nigeria’s economic growth and digital transformation.
She announced the launch of the NIPOST Digital Market Place, an e-commerce platform designed to connect Nigerian entrepreneurs with local and international customers.
According to her, the platform integrates logistics and secure payment systems to support online sales, order management, and nationwide delivery.
She said, “Our goal is to make it easier for small businesses and digital merchants to sell online and ship nationwide. With this platform, NIPOST is bridging the gap between local producers and global consumers.”
She also unveiled the NIPOST Agro-Infrastructure and Logistics Initiative (NAILI), aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural value chain by reducing post-harvest losses, improving traceability, and enhancing market access for smallholder farmers.
She stated, “Through NAILI, NIPOST is establishing modular storage hubs, digital traceability tools, and logistics operations across all 774 local government areas.
“The programme will benefit over one million smallholder farmers and 3,000 agro-MSMEs in line with the government’s priorities on food security and trade facilitation.”
Odeyemi who noted that the event coincided with SERVICOM Week, reaffirmed NIPOST’s commitment to quality service delivery, transparency, and customer satisfaction.
“At NIPOST, we are not just delivering parcels; we are delivering possibilities. The postal service remains a powerful force for connecting Nigeria, delivering solutions, and improving lives,” she said.
She said that NIPOST’s initiatives were central to the ministry of communication’s vision for digital inclusion, which supported the federal government’s stance on universal National Identification Number coverage by 2026.