Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has directed an immediate survey of all properties belonging to the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) across the State as part of measures to prevent encroachment by land grabbers.
The directive was issued on Wednesday, when the Abia State Postal Manager, Mrs Winifred Amadi, paid the Governor a courtesy visit at his office in Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area.
Governor Otti also instructed the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, alongside the Commissioner for Lands, to urgently intervene in the alleged encroachment on NIPOST land in Item, Bende Local Government Area.
He described the development as illegal and warned that such acts would not be tolerated.
The Governor further challenged the postal service to reposition its operations towards profitability, assuring that his administration would collaborate with the agency to enhance service delivery in the State.
Earlier, the Abia State Postal Manager, Mrs Winifred Amadi, appealed to the State Government to halt the growing encroachment on NIPOST properties, citing a recent incident in Item, where staff were reportedly driven out of their office by individuals.
Mrs Amandi further proposed areas of collaboration between NIPOST and the State Government, including the designation of the agency’s Express Mail Service (EMS) as the official logistics courier for government correspondence, parcels and merchandise.
She added that the introduction of commemorative postal stamps could help project Abia’s rich cultural heritage to a global audience.
Mrs Amadi commended Governor Otti’s developmental strides, noting that his achievements has gained recognition beyond Nigeria.
She explained that her visit was aimed at fostering collaboration following her recent posting to the State.
