Senate passes bill to unbundle NIPOST after 3rd reading

Senate on Tuesday at plenary passed the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) repeal and re-enactment bill, 2021.

The bill, which seeks to unbundle NIPOST for efficient service delivery was passed following consideration of the report of Committee on Communications.

Presenting the report, Committee Chairperson, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu (APC -Lagos), said sub-clause (1)(a) under clause 3 that deals on membership of the governing board of the NIPOST was amended to empower the board to formulate policies for development of the postal sector.

According to her, sub-clause (1)(b) was…