Ghana Post Company Begins Nationwide Tagging And Generation Of Digital Addresses

The Ghana Post Company has commenced its nationwide tagging of buildings and generation of digital addresses.

With the activation of Digital address system GPS currently ongoing, the Ghana Post Company through its Corporate Communications has therefore announced that the public should contact the nearest post office or call 0579579100 for any assistance in relation to the exercise.

The cost per residential building is 50 Ghana cedis and 100 Ghana Cedis for commercial buildings.

Some staff of Ghana Post were spotted in the Brong Ahafo and Ashanti regions helping out with the tagging of buildings, both residential and commercial as well as generating digital addresses.

According to the Head of Corporate Communications of Ghana Post, Kobi Hemaa Osisiadan-Bekoe, the company's field agents are moving from house to house with valid Identification cards and branded Ghana Post GPs costumes.

"The field agents will generate digital addresses for everyone and tag properties for individuals and organizations upon request. The general public is hereby informed that generation of the digital address is free, but tagging of properties attracts a fee. The Digital Address system is providing an effective means of addressing every location and property to facilitate the implementation of key government policies and business transactions. Ghana Post therefore encourages citizens who have not yet generated digital address for their homes and offices to do so," Kobi Hemaa stated

Citizens are encouraged to tag their properties to enhance visibility and identification; Enable business and service providers to locate you easily and to enhance home delivery services.

The digital address is a requirement to acquire a national ID card. In addition, citizens should remember to give their digital addresses to NADMO, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Ambulance Service and other emergency service providers for easy location and assistance when the need.