The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has taken a significant step toward expanding digital inclusion with the acquisition of 350 National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment devices.
The devices were formally handed over at NIPOST’s headquarters in Abuja by a delegation from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), led by its Country Director, Eunsub Kim. The equipment was received by NIPOST’s Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer, Tola Odeyemi.
Odeyemi commended KOICA and the government of South Korea for their support, describing the intervention as a major boost to Nigeria’s digital inclusion agenda. She said the additional devices will enhance NIPOST’s capacity to provide accessible NIN registration services across the country, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
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According to her, the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s efforts to widen access to critical public services. She noted that NIPOST’s extensive national network positions it as a strategic channel for inclusive digital identity enrolment and a key contributor to Nigeria’s broader digital transformation goals.
In his remarks, Kim praised NIPOST’s role in advancing national digital development, noting that South Korea’s support is part of an ongoing initiative known as Building Foundations Towards Digital Governance in Nigeria.
He explained that the NIN enrolment devices come with pre-installed software and are accompanied by training and deployment support, ensuring effective rollout and sustainable use nationwide.
