Esosa Iyawe, a member of the House of Representatives, has denounced the annual registration fee of ₦270,000 that the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) imposes on dispatch riders.
The legislator representing the Oredo Federal Constituency lamented that NIPOST imposes a fee of ₦320,000 for each motorcycle on those who default.
Reports indicate that the lawmaker from the All Progressives Congress (APC), who was elected under the Labour Party, labeled the charge as outrageous.
In a statement on Saturday, the federal lawmaker from Edo State remarked that the charges jeopardize the livelihoods of numerous young individuals and owners of small businesses.
“On behalf of the Traders Welfare Union, I submitted a petition to the House last week concerning the illegal and excessive policies that NIPOST is enforcing on dispatch riders and logistics operators in Edo State.
“ The petition specifically requests that the House establish a committee to examine the current NIPOST registration policy, which requires dispatch riders to pay an exorbitant annual registration fee of ₦270,000. What is even more worrying is that defaulters are facing charges of ₦320,000 for each motorcycle.
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“These charges are not just exorbitant; they jeopardize the livelihoods of numerous young individuals and owners of small businesses who rely on logistics services for their survival. He stated, “Many view this policy as exploitative, lacking transparency, and not having a proper legal foundation.
Iyawe implored the House to step in and put an end to NIPOST’s exorbitant fees. He asserted that governmental policies ought to focus on fostering economic growth rather than hindering innovation and entrepreneurship.
“I called on the House to take decisive action by examining this policy, consulting with key stakeholders, and establishing a more equitable and supportive regulatory framework for Edo State’s logistics industry.
“Our people deserve policies that foster growth, not those that hinder innovation and enterprise,” the statement on his 𝕏 added.
