By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja –
Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has categorically denied allegations that it has been used to peddle drugs since President Bola Tinubu took office.
In a statement signed by Franklin Alao, NIPOST Director, Corporate Communications, the service described the allegations as baseless and without merit.
Alao said, “NIPOST works with security agencies and logistics stakeholders, including the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigeria Police Force, and Nigerian Customs Service, to deter illicit use of logistics channels.”
He added that any operator found to be involved in criminal activity would face immediate regulatory sanctions, including license suspension or revocation and prosecution.
NIPOST’s Digital Postcode and Parcel Identification System ensures full traceability of parcels from sender to recipient, enhancing screening capabilities and deterring anonymous parcel transport.
Alao urged the public to use only licensed courier service providers and report suspicious activities to NIPOST or law enforcement agencies.
The service also urged the media and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to effectively discharge their roles in shaping public opinion and driving positive change.
Alao said, “We urge the public to ignore the publication and use only licensed courier service providers as well as report suspicious activities to NIPOST or law enforcement agencies.”
