Nigeria Postmaster General

The Nigeria Postmaster General (PMG) is the chief executive officer of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST). The PMG is responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day operations of the agency.

Nigeria Postmaster General
Incumbent
Tola Odeyemi
since October, 2023.
Nigerian Postal Service
StylePostmaster General
StatusChief executive
Member ofGoverning council of Nigeria Postal Service
AppointerBoard of Governors
Term lengthNo fixed term
Formation1852
First holderT.N. Ike

The PMG is selected and appointed by the Governing Council of the Nigeria Postal Service, the members of which are appointed by the President of Nigeria, with the advice and consent of the Nigeria Senate.[1] The Postmaster General then also sits on the board as a member. The PMG can be dismissed by the Board of Governors.

The current officeholder is Tola Odeyemi, who was appointed in October 2023.[2]

List of postmasters general[3][4]

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Name Tenure President(s) served under
1 Elder T.N. Ike 1985 - 1988 Buhari, Babangida
2 Nathaniel Zome May 1989 - Jan. 1994 Babangida, Abacha
3 J.O Bamigbele Jan 1994 - Dec 1995 Abacha
4 Engr. B.T. Olukolu Dec. 1995 - Dec 1999 Abacha, Abubakar
5 Abubakar Musa Argungu OON Dec. 1999 - Oct. 2005 Obasanjo, Yar'Adua
6 Mal. Ibrahim Mori Baba Feb. 2006 - Aug. 2015 Yar'Adua, Jonathan
7 Arc. Enoch Adeyeye August 2015 - March 2016 Buhari
8 Dr. Richard Balami March 2016 - July 2016 Buhari
9 Barr. Bisi Adegbuyi Aug. 2016 - Dec. 2019 Buhari
10 Dr. Adebayo Adewusi Dec. 2019 – Oct. 2023 Buhari
11 Adepoju Adeyemi Oct. 2022– Oct. 2023 Buhari
12 Ms. Tola Odeyemi Oct. 2023–Present Bola Ahmed Tinubu

References

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  1. ^ "PLAC - 2004 Laws of Nigeria". lawsofnigeria.placng.org. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  2. ^ "Tech Expert Lauds Appointment Of Tola Odeyemi As NIPOST New Postmaster General, CEO - Independent NG". Retrieved 2023-10-16.
  3. ^ "Company Information". www.nipost.gov.ng. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  4. ^ Zome, Nathaniel (2008). Reforming the post in Nigeria: the story of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), 1989-2004. Suleija: Oladoyinbo Publishers. ISBN 978-978-086-215-2.