GIS-powered addressing framework aims to improve logistics, planning, and service delivery across cities and rural communities….
The Federal Government has approved the rollout of a GIS-enabled alphanumeric digital postcode system designed to modernize Nigeria’s national addressing infrastructure and strengthen the country’s growing digital economy.
The approval was granted during a meeting of the Federal Executive Council presided over by President Bola Tinubu, according to the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani.
Tijani said the new system forms part of the government’s broader plan to deliver on the priorities outlined in the ministry’s strategic blueprint for advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation.
The initiative will be implemented in collaboration with the leadership of the Nigerian Postal Service, led by Postmaster Tola Odeyemi and her team, who have been working on the project’s development.
According to the minister, the digital postcode framework will introduce a modern geospatial addressing system capable of identifying locations more accurately across the country. This, he explained, will allow for faster and more reliable mail and parcel delivery while improving the overall efficiency of postal operations.
But officials say the benefits extend far beyond traditional postal services.
Tijani noted that the new digital postcode system will serve as a critical national infrastructure, helping to support more effective national planning, quicker emergency response, and more efficient logistics networks. It is also expected to play a major role in expanding Nigeria’s e-commerce ecosystem and improving the delivery of government services.
“As Nigeria’s digital economy continues to grow, foundational systems like this are essential in building the infrastructure required to connect people, businesses, and services more efficiently,” the minister said in a statement shared via social media.
He added that the approval marks another step toward creating an enabling environment for a modern, inclusive, and globally competitive digital economy.
Echoing the minister’s remarks, Odeyemi described the digital postcode initiative as a transformative national project rather than simply a postal reform.
According to her, a reliable digital addressing system will support multiple sectors including e-commerce, logistics, emergency services, financial inclusion, security, urban planning, and public service delivery.
By introducing an alphanumeric location-identification framework, Nigeria will be able to pinpoint addresses with far greater precision across urban centres, towns, and remote rural communities, she said. This, in turn, will make it easier for goods, services, and digital platforms to reach citizens nationwide.
Odeyemi described the development as a milestone that reflects the Federal Government’s determination to strengthen Nigeria’s digital backbone and unlock new opportunities for innovation and economic growth.
The announcement also comes as the Nigerian Postal Service continues efforts to reposition itself within the country’s evolving digital landscape.
Earlier in May 2025, the agency revealed that it generated more than ₦10 billion in revenue, surpassing its projected targets for the year. The improvement, according to Odeyemi, was largely driven by the digitisation of key operational processes and efforts to eliminate revenue leakages.
Odeyemi also emphasised the importance of rebuilding public trust in the institution by transforming it into a reliable and forward-looking organisation.
“In five to ten years, I would like to see NIPOST become an institution of national pride, one that Nigerians trust, rely on, and see as essential to the future of the country’s digital economy,” she said.
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