By Frank Momoh
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim, has ordered the Post Master General of the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) to henceforth suspend all transactions in cash.
According to him, some unscrupulous elements, have been taking undue advantage of the cash payment system to engage in corrupt practices.
He said this is in line with the anti corruption agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari and the mandate of the ministry.
Pantami, therefore directed the PMG , to with immediate effect, suspend all existing cash payment plans within its establishments nationwide, adding that the Post Master General, is to ensure that all its offices revert to Point of Sales (PoS) and bank teller transactions immediately.
He said: “The general public and all customers of NIPOST, are hereby encouraged to insist on Point of Sales (PoS) or bank teller transactions, when conducting business with NIPOST. This directive is a temporary measure in the interim to tackle corruption, as we are currently working on fully automating the systems as a permanent solution to the challenge.
He also directs the PMG to commence implement strategies that will bring an end to unnecessary delays, in its service delivery to customers, adding that the current trend of delays in postal services will no longer be condoned by the ministry.
The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, and the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy are committed to protecting the rights of all Nigerians and will not tolerate any acts of corruption under its watch.