The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy a nationwide digital postcode system aimed at strengthening security, combating fraud, improving emergency response, and boosting e-commerce.
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Monday at a workshop in Abuja themed “Operationalising the Nigerian Digital Postcode for National Security and Public Safety.”
Tijani explained that the initiative will assign a unique digital address to every building in Nigeria, including rural areas, enabling security agencies, businesses, and public institutions to accurately identify and locate people and properties.
The first rollout phase is scheduled for October, with coverage expected across several states before year-end.
“This is not a pilot programme; it is a full-scale national infrastructure,” Tijani said, stressing that the system will enhance crime investigations, emergency services, border monitoring, and anti-money-laundering efforts.
The Postmaster-General of NIPOST, Ms. Tola Odeyemi, assured that the system will be implemented with strict privacy safeguards and in collaboration with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.
She noted that failed deliveries currently cost businesses between ₦50bn and ₦80bn annually, losses the new system aims to reduce.
Citizens will be able to access the digital addresses via mobile apps, USSD codes, and online platforms, with AI-powered routing features to improve logistics and delivery efficiency.
Representatives of the National Security Adviser emphasized that the initiative will significantly improve policing, intelligence gathering, disaster management, and financial crime investigations.
The project forms part of broader investments in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, including the deployment of 90,000km of fibre-optic cables, 3,700 telecom towers, and enhanced satellite connectivity.
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