William Attah, Gombe
Minister of Communication and the
Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has commissioned the multimillion naira NIPOST Shopping Complex in Gombe.
Launching the 146 modern shops with restaurants and and other facilities, the Minister said the edifice is an indication that the transformation of the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) and other agencies of the of the Federal Government is on course.
He said, that though the project was conceived in 2013 and started 2015, it is gratifying that the current administration pursued it to it’s completion signifying that the Muhammadu Buhari administration does not condone ‘ongoing’ projects for donkey years.
He expressed optimism that the edifice will expand business and improve revenue base of Gombe State considering that Gombe is a centre of commerce and stands very attractive for people from far and near.
Earlier, the Postmaster General of the federation, Dr. Ismail Adebayo Adewusi said NIPOST is reinventing itself and exploring new frontiers of business opportunities.
According to him, this is the reason NIPOST has adopted new approaches and developed models that will suit the new market and better serve the new society.
He expressed NIPOST’s commitment to providing efficient, effective and reliable service adding that the plaza will coexist with the General Post Office.
He said the presence of the smart Post Office will enable NIPOST provide financial services which include banking and other related e-government services, which will reduce time, expenses and stress in accessing these essential services thereby making the post office a one stop-shop for the people.
