NIPOST Reduces Logistics Costs For Over 20,000 MSMEs

The Nigerian Postal Service has announced a 15 percent reduction in logistics costs for more than 20,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises registered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria.

Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of NIPOST, Tola Odeyemi, disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja during the 2025 World Post Day celebration, themed “Post for People: Local Service, Global Reach.”

Odeyemi said the move aligns with NIPOST’s drive to support small businesses, enhance trade logistics, and complement 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 stated.

Additionally, she introduced the NIPOST Digital Market Place, an online marketplace created to link Nigerian business owners with domestic and foreign clients.

The platform integrates logistics and secure payment systems to enable online sales, order management, and nationwide delivery.

“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,” Odeyemi explained.

Highlighting another major initiative, the Postmaster General introduced the NIPOST Agro-Infrastructure and Logistics Initiative, which seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain by reducing post-harvest losses, improving traceability, and enhancing market access for smallholder farmers.

“Through NAILI, NIPOST is establishing modular storage hubs, digital traceability tools, and logistics operations across all 774 local government areas,” she said.

“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.”

Coinciding with SERVICOM Week, Odeyemi reaffirmed NIPOST’s commitment to quality service delivery, transparency, and customer satisfaction.

She also launched the Face of NIPOST Brand Ambassador Initiative to promote the organization’s services and strengthen community engagement nationwide.

“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.

As NIPOST joined 193 other member countries of the Universal Postal Union to mark World Post Day, Odeyemi reiterated the agency’s determination to ensure that postal services continue to play a vital role in driving Nigeria’s economic growth and digital transformation.