The Federal Government has rejected the proposed increment of license fee for courier services by the Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST.
Isa Pantami, the minister of communication and digital economy, in a tweet on Saturday, July 25, 2020, insisted that the increase was not part of the regulation he approved for the agency on Friday, July 24.
“Our attention has been drawn to an increase of licence fee, which was not part of the regulation I earlier approved for you,” he stated.
Pls @NipostNgn, our attention has been drawn to an increase of licence fee, which was not part of the regulation I earlier APPROVED for you. Your Chair and PMG were YESTERDAY contacted to put the implementation on hold and send a report to our ministry by Monday. Best wishes!
— Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (@ProfIsaPantami) July 25, 2020
He added that NIPOST chairman and Post Master General “were yesterday (Friday) contacted to put the implementation on hold and send a report to our ministry by Monday.”
2) @NipostNgn, d power of regulation of NIPOST lies with the Minister. Any change of fee must be specific & be approved by him before implementation. I know the economic challenges of NIPOST. However, looking at the economic hardship of our citizens, we need to suspend any move
— Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (@ProfIsaPantami) July 25, 2020
NIPOST’s proposed increase as announced has generated huge outrage in the public.
The new charges introduced by NIPOST are expected to cause an increase in the cost of courier services and delivery goods.
According to NIPOST, companies that provide international courier services like DHL, UPS, and FEDEX, are expected to pay N20 million for a new license and N8 million annually while those who offer national services are expected to pay N10 million for license and N4 million yearly for renewal.
Source: The Nation
