To celebrate the inauguration of the Pan African Postal Union Tower in Arusha, Tanzania, theNigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has introduced a commemorative stamp worth N255.
During the unveiling ceremony in Abuja, Sunday Adepopu, who serves as both the Postmaster General of the Federation and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), made this revelation.
Dr. Thomas Gaja, NIPOST’s Director of Planning and Development, explained that globally, postage stamps were regarded as one of the most effective means to supply information about a country’s history on behalf of Adepopu.
The NIPOST boss also said postage stamps were essential assets in the components of the economy of every country and a crucial infrastructure for development.
PAPU is responsible for coordinating postal development in Africa, and the PAPU tower is a new 17-story building for Africa’s continental body.
Adepoju said, “Today, we are celebrating the history, cultural heritage, and diversity of the African continent.”
“NIPOST in conjunction with PAPU member states, today released a single postage stamp that is N250 in value with a surcharge of N5.
“All member states of the union must incorporate an iconic emblem or national natural artifact of their choice from their respective countries into the design, as it is an African Joint Stamp Issue.”
He added that the Nigerian version of the stamp depicted the historic Zuma Rock, juxtaposed against the PAPU Tower located in Arusha, Tanzania.