Nigerians React As Lawmaker Condemns ‘Exploitative’ NIPOST Fee For Dispatch Riders

Esosa Iyawe, a member of the House of Representatives representing Oredo Federal Constituency, has strongly criticized the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) for imposing a ₦270,000 annual registration fee on dispatch riders. He further revealed that those who fail to comply are fined ₦320,000 per motorcycle.

According to Naija News, the Labour Party lawmaker, formerly affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC), described the fees as “exorbitant” and a threat to the survival of young Nigerians and small-scale entrepreneurs relying on the logistics sector.

In a statement released on Saturday, Iyawe expressed concern over what he described as an oppressive and unlawful policy by NIPOST targeting dispatch riders and logistics businesses in Edo State.

“Last week, I submitted a petition to the House on behalf of the Traders Welfare Union, Edo State, to protest the unjust policies NIPOST is enforcing,” he said. “The petition requests the formation of a committee to investigate NIPOST’s registration policy, which demands dispatch riders pay a staggering ₦270,000 annually. Even worse, non-compliant riders are being fined ₦320,000 per motorcycle.”

He emphasized that such charges are not only exploitative but also lack transparency and legal backing, putting undue pressure on a sector that serves as a lifeline for many youths and small business operators.

Calling for urgent legislative action, Iyawe appealed to the House to suspend the policy and work toward a fairer regulatory approach that promotes economic growth.

“Our people need policies that empower them, not ones that cripple innovation and entrepreneurship,” he stated on his official (formerly Twitter) account.