Industry stakeholders have welcomed the appointment of Ms. Tola Odeyemi as the new Postmaster General and CEO of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), insisting that the appointment marks a milestone in the era of technological advancement and policy innovation in Nigeria.
According to the stakeholders, the discerning decision by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to appoint Odeyemi as the next Postmaster General, heralds a new dawn for NIPOST and is indicative of a future-forward governance approach.
“With a sterling career reflecting a firm grounding in Tech Policy and Government Regulation, coupled with her distinguished roles at global companies like Uber and Binance, Ms. Odeyemi has proven herself to be an authority in the intersection of technology and policy.
Her journey through pivotal roles, including being the Team Lead for the Industry Infrastructure and Technology Project (South West Implementation) at the Central Bank of Nigeria and Facility Manager/External Projects Manager at 21st Century Technologies, is a testament to her in-depth knowledge and innovative leadership.
“In addition to her vast professional experiences, she has displayed notable public service, having served as the Executive Secretary/Senior Special Assistant to the formerLagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, where her contributions to policy-making and strategic implementation have been profoundly impactful.
“Ms. Odeyemi’s extensive 15-year career, reflecting expertise in Technology Policy, Financial Technology Regulation, Environmental Regulation, Investment and Trade Promotion, Infrastructure Finance, and Public Sector Policy Reform, uniquely positions her as a trailblazer capable of steering NIPOST towards technological advancement and operational excellence in line with the goals set out by the Minister for Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; Dr. Bosun Tijani, “they said.
