Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has rallied industry support for the just-activated National Digital Postcode, while unveiling the Nigerian start-up, Milsat, behind the innovation.

Tijani disclosed this yesterday in a post on X, following the October 1 launch of the new postcode system.

While unveiling Milsat, founded by Taslim Saluadeen and Adedamola Baderinwa, Tijani also acknowledged the contributions of Meeds Network Limited and the National Population Commission (NPC) to the project.

According to Tijani, Milsat moved from delivering a pilot project in 2023 to developing the technology for the national postcode system.

He said the company’s work demonstrates the ability of Nigerian technology firms to develop infrastructure for local needs and subsequently take their expertise to international markets.

“From delivering a pilot in 2023 to building a national system, Milsat demonstrates the depth of Nigerian technical capability and our ability to create infrastructure that improves public services, supports businesses and opens up economic opportunities,” Tijani said.

Tijani said the company’s work has also involved using geospatial technology to support public-sector projects in Nigeria and deploying its expertise beyond the country.

He disclosed that Milsat’s work extends beyond the postcode system.

According to him, the company supported the NPC in mapping more than 65 million properties in preparation for Nigeria’s first digital census.

He added that Milsat has deployed enumeration area demarcation technology in Sierra Leone.

Apart from Milsat, Tijani also acknowledged the roles played by NIPOST, Meeds Network Limited and the National Population Commission in the project.

Tijani said the development of the National Digital Postcode reflected the kind of ambition he wants to see from Nigerian companies.