The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has signed a direct international mail partnership with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to improve its logistics and mail delivery services.
The Postmaster-General/CEO of NIPOST, Tola Odeyemi, announced the deal on X, saying that the collaboration will significantly enhance the efficiency of international mail delivery by eliminating reliance on third-party handlers.
“I am incredibly delighted to share a major milestone from my work as the Postmaster General of NIPOST: We have officially signed a direct international mail partnership with @KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, a milestone that marks the first of its kind in many years,” she said.
Odeyemi disclosed that the partnership with KLM marked the first direct international mail collaboration for NIPOST in years.
She disclosed that for a long time, Nipost operated without any direct partnerships with international airlines, relying heavily on multiple third-party handlers, which often resulted in delays, higher costs, and uncertainty around the delivery of packages.
According to her, with this new partnership, KLM will now handle “our outbound international mail directly, with no middlemen involved.”
For clients, the PMG said this translates to, among others, faster and more reliable delivery, reduced risk of loss or damage, lower handling charges, and access to over 200 countries through KLM’s global network.
“This breakthrough is possible because we have begun clearing longstanding debts owed to international carriers. We are actively working to rebuild global trust, and this partnership is only the first of many doors that will reopen.
“Further, we are currently in strategic discussions with Ethiopian Airlines to serve our African and Eastern routes, further strengthening our regional and continental logistics framework.
“Our goal is clear and unwavering: to connect Nigeria regionally and globally, efficiently, securely, and affordably,” she stated.
Describing it as a major win for Nigerian Businesses and SMEs, Odeyemi said,
“If you run a business, export goods, or sell products online, this development is for you. You now benefit from quicker, more affordable international shipping, greater peace of mind with improved reliability and new potential to reach and grow in global markets.”
She said a ‘Change of Renewed Hope Berths at NIPOST Shores,’ which will ensure a more capable, transparent, and globally connected NIPOST is here.
