The Nigerian Postal Service has emphasised the need for sustained industrial harmony between the management and staff of the organisation in order to enhance service delivery and to serve the vast Nigerian population better.
- +NIPOST boss urges harmony for effective service delivery
The Postmaster-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIPOST, Tola Odeyemi stated this at the 3rd Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies, NIPOST branch, which was held on Friday in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital.
The Postmaster-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIPOST, Tola Odeyemi stated this at the 3rd Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies, NIPOST branch, which was held on Friday in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital.
While applauding the theme of the conference tagged, “Trade Unionism as a Catalyst for Productivity in NIPOST”, Odeyemi who was represented by Samuel Sangotayo, noted that collaboration between the management and the union remained critical to repositioning NIPOST in line with global best practices.
According to her, the regular cooperation between management and staff of the union would help to facilitate the onboarding of new digital products for the organisation.
She noted further that regular cooperation would help NIPOST compete effectively with leading logistics companies across the globe.
“The management of NIPOST is committed to improving staff welfare, provided that there is a corresponding commitment from workers to maintain industrial peace and support ongoing reforms.
“Building a competitive postal network requires a workforce that is physically fit, mentally agile and adequately protected to meet emerging demands in the sector,” she added.
The NIPOST Postmaster-General and Chief Executive Officer further encouraged the staff to prioritise their health, describing it as the most valuable welfare package for improved productivity and service delivery.
On his part, the President of SSASCGOC, NIPOST branch, Isiaka Elayo, noted that the quadrennial delegates’ conference serves as a platform to review past activities, address challenges from across states, propose solutions to management, and elect new leadership.
He expressed optimism about NIPOST’s future while dismissing claims of decline buy rather commended the Postmaster-General for introducing IT-driven reforms that are improving operations.
Elayo highlighted the union’s achievements, including improved staff representation, timely promotion processes, progress in reviewing service conditions, and protection of jobs by resisting outsourcing.
He further urged for unity and constructive engagement among delegates, stressing that collaboration between the union and management is key to enhancing productivity, staff welfare, and service delivery.
The SSASCGOC Branch President, therefore, called for collective efforts to build a more efficient and customer-focused NIPOST.
Elayo added, “To the management of NIPOST, we salute your vision for every constructive and productive initiative aimed at transforming the organisation for good. Thank you for listening to us. Thank you for acting.
“The improved industrial harmony we enjoy today is a product of your openness and our responsibility. Be assured that this branch will continue to support every policy that restores NIPOST’s pride, improves staff welfare, and delights our customers.
“To our dear delegates, you are the strength of this union. Your sacrifices in post offices across the nation keep the hope of NIPOST alive. This conference is yours. Let us debate with candour, decide with wisdom, and depart with unity.
“Comrades, the road ahead still demands courage. But if the last two years proved anything, it is this: when Union and Management choose progress over posturing, NIPOST wins, staff win, and Nigeria wins.”
Arewa PUNCH reports further that while declaring the 3rd Quadrennial Delegates conference open, the Nasarawa State Head of Service, Abigail Waya, commended the union for choosing Lafia as host city for the conference.
Waya noted that Lafia had increasingly become a preferred destination for conferences and official engagements due to the developmental strides recorded in the state.
She attributed the progress to the exceptional leadership of Governor Abdullahi Sule, noting that the administration had continued to attract attention through impactful governance.
The head of service recalled the pivotal role NIPOST played in connecting Nigerians in the past and lauded the organisation’s resilience in adapting to changing times.
She further urged the organisation not to relent in reinventing itself, warning that its decline would have far-reaching implications for Nigerians who depend on its services.
Earlier in his remarks, the President-General of SSASCGOC, Kayode Alakija, represented by Aminu Suleiman, commended the NIPOST branch for maintaining a strong working relationship with the parent union.
Alakija described the conference theme, “Trade Unionism as a Catalyst for Productivity in NIPOST,” as timely, noting that unionism should promote innovation, efficiency, and service excellence.
He further charged the delegates to uphold unity, prioritise capacity building and staff welfare, and strengthen collaboration with management to ensure successful reforms in the organisation.
