Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications has been urged to establish a national addressing system across Nigeria, in order to promote effectiveness of mail delivery and foster security in the country.
The admonition, according to a press release by Victor Oluwadamilare, special assistance on media to minister of communications, was contained in a paper presented by CYB Ndahi, acting postmaster general of federation, to the minister of in Abuja.
According to the release, the new development will help individuals to secure a legal identity, facilitating the planning and implementation of public policies and to fight against any national disasters and diseases.
Ndahi further explained that this was necessary to reinforce national and international security and help in sending mails, adding that people need addresses to be recognised as members of their communities.
“The national addressing system will help individual secure a legal identity and facilitate the planning and implementation of public policies and services. It is also useful to fight against national disasters and diseases. It will reinforce national and international security and enable tax levy better and dispatch emergency services,” Ndahi said.
The establishment of national addressing system is the only way to control criminality and fight corruption, he said, adding that government should do all in its capacity to ensure it work out.
“Banks and other commercial institutions need accurate addresses to locate their customers against fraudulent activities. Water boards and electrical distribution companies need accurate addresses for distribution of their bills and revenue collection,” he said.
