Tola Odeyemi, newly appointed Postmaster General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), on Monday laid out her priorities, promising to ensure enhanced service delivery to citizens by leveraging on technology and partnering with other government agencies and the private sector.
Odeyemi, the first woman to occupy the seat, stated this in her inaugural address to staff of the organization upon resumption of office.
The News Agency of Nigeria quotes her as saying: “My aspiration is to not only to solidify NIPOST’s status as one of the leading postal operators in the world, but to also make it a critical conduit in bridging the trade, economic and social gaps of our beloved nation.
“As we embrace the future, let’s leverage digital transformations, innovative solutions, and the collective power of our human capital to redefine NIPOST for the modern age.
“As an organisation, we shall leverage partnerships both with fellow public sector Ministries, Departments and Agencies and the organised private sector.”
She also expressed her readiness to work closely with the Minister for Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, and pledged to prioritise staff welfare.
Odeyemi said: “I am particularly excited to be working closely with the Hon. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, who superintends our institution.
“He is a visionary who will chart a path that allows us to leverage the latest in technology and digital transformation to better serve our citizens and solidify our position in the global postal community.
“My primary focus will always be on the welfare of our staff, doing my best to create an enabling environment for each and everyone of us to thrive.
“To be your greatest cheerleader. Together, we will develop a 21st-century NIPOST, an institution that stands tall in its commitment to efficiency, trust and impeccable service delivery.”
Tola Odeyemi described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a leader committed to inclusion and equity.
She said: “I would like to express my profound gratitude to Mr. President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for entrusting me with the duty of Postmaster-General of the Federation, a national assignment that I hold dear to my heart.
“As the first female to hold this position in the over 38 years of existence of NIPOST, my appointment is a testament to the strides our nation is making to close the gender and age gap in governance in Nigeria.
“This aligns seamlessly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda and vision for a more inclusive Nigeria, where everyone, irrespective of gender, age, religion or ethnicity, has an opportunity to contribute to the nation building.”
Odeyemi has over 15 years of experience working in the public and private sectors across the African Continent.
She has worked in leading international organisations like Uber and Binance, and also served as Senior Special Assistant to Akinwunmi Amobode during his tenure as Governor of Lagos State.
Staff of NIPOST, while welcoming her, expressed confidence that with her vast experience in technology and innovation, she will deliver on progressive reforms and a positive turnaround in the management of the agency.
With agency report
