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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the implementation of a GIS-enabled Alphanumeric Digital Postcode System for Nigeria, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani announced on X on Wednesday.
“As part of our continued delivery on the targets and priorities set out in the @FMCIDENigeria Strategic Blueprint, I am pleased to announce that the Federal Executive Council under the leadership of H.E. President @officialABAT, GCFR has today approved the implementation of a GIS-enabled Alphanumeric Digital Postcode System for Nigeria,” Tijani wrote.
He added that the system, developed in collaboration with NIPOST, will introduce “a modern, geospatial intelligent addressing system that improves accuracy across the country and enables faster and more reliable mail and parcel processing.”
Tijani noted that beyond postal operations, the system “will also serve as an important national enabler supporting better national planning, improved emergency response, more efficient logistics and e-commerce, and the delivery of government services.”
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FEC APPROVES ALPHANUMERIC DIGITAL POSTCODE SYSTEM FOR NIGERIA
As part of our continued delivery on the targets and priorities set out in the @FMCIDENigeria Strategic Blueprint, I am pleased to announce that the Federal Executive Council under the leadership of H.E. President… pic.twitter.com/mIxnapvudn
— Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani (@bosuntijani) March 4, 2026
NIPOST CEO Tola Odeyemi also said the approval marks a “ foundational step toward building the digital infrastructure required for a modern economy.”
“First conceptualised in 2009, this initiative is finally becoming a reality in 2026 under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT and the Honorable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani @bosuntijani,” Odeyemi wrote.
She described the system as “more than a postal reform. It is critical national infrastructure that enables e-commerce, logistics, emergency services, financial inclusion, security, urban planning, and effective public service delivery.”
Odeyemi added that the alphanumeric addressing framework will allow Nigeria to “to identify locations with far greater precision across cities, towns, and rural communities.”
“This will significantly improve how goods, services, and digital platforms reach Nigerians everywhere,” she added
She also noted that the “milestone reflects a shared commitment by the Federal Government to strengthen Nigeria’s digital backbone and unlock new opportunities for innovation, commerce, and national development.”
Today, the Federal Executive Council approved the implementation of Nigeria’s Alphanumeric Digital Postcode System. This a foundational step toward building the digital infrastructure required for a modern economy.
First conceptualized in 2009, this initiative is finally… https://t.co/zRD9EnUDMY
— Tola Odeyemi (@tola_odeyemi) March 4, 2026
