The Presidency says Nigeria is starting a nationwide rollout of the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System to give every home a unique digital postcode. Multiple outlets report that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is implementing the initiative under its digital infrastructure and addressing reforms. Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, is cited as announcing that the process has already commenced.
The coverage describes the postcode system as a standardized, precise alternative to inconsistent traditional addressing, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. The government frames the program as a digital and security-enabled addressing framework intended to support improved service delivery and emergency response. Sources also link the postcode to benefits for logistics, navigation, mail delivery, and e-commerce.
One outlet notes that the initiative follows earlier plans discussed in 2023 and that the current nationwide rollout indicates implementation is now underway. Details such as how residents will obtain postcodes, the rollout timeline across states, and the technical platform are expected to be released later by relevant agencies.
