The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) on Thursday joined the rest of the world to mark the 2025 World Post Day with a colourful celebration in Enugu.
The service also reaffirmed its commitment to connecting communities and enhancing service delivery across Nigeria.
The event, which featured a march by postal workers from Frie Service to New Haven, Ogui Road and other parts of the Enugu metropolis, brought together postal officials, partners, and members of the public.
Speaking during the ceremony, the Enugu State Postal Manager, Dr. Chris Uzoma Ashiedu, said this year’s theme, “#PostForPeople: Local Service, Global Reach,” underscores the post’s role in linking local communities to the global network of communication and commerce.
Ashiedu explained that World Post Day, celebrated annually on October 9, commemorates the founding of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), the United Nations agency that regulates postal operations worldwide.
He said the celebration serves as a reminder of the post’s contributions to social and economic development, while recognizing the dedication of postal workers who keep the network running efficiently.
Highlighting recent achievements under the Postmaster-General, Ms. Tola Odeyemi, Ashiedu noted that NIPOST had exceeded ₦10 billion in revenue, digitalized operations to improve service delivery, and signed partnerships with organizations such as SMEDAN to reduce logistics costs and support small businesses.
He assured that NIPOST would continue to innovate and expand its services — from mail and courier delivery to financial services and the National Addressing System — to better serve Nigerians.
“NIPOST remains committed to bridging geographical divides and fostering global unity through efficient postal services,” Ashiedu said.
