General News of Thursday, 3 May 2018

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Chief of Staff serves notice on adoption of Digital Property Addressing System

President  Akufo-Addo speaking at the launch of the National Digital Property Addressing System President Akufo-Addo speaking at the launch of the National Digital Property Addressing System

Government has stated its commitment to formalize the Ghanaian economy with one of its major pillars being the National Digital Property Addressing System (NDPAS).

In a statement signed by the Chief of Staff, Frema Osei-Opare, the NDPAS relies on surveyed data from Lands Commission as well as the Latitude and Longitudes to generate postcodes and addresses for every 5x5m acquired property in Ghana.

Madam Frema Osei-Opare has served notice to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Heads of State Agencies and Governor of the Bank of Governor to ensure that all institutions under them formally integrate the National Digital Property Address System (NDPAS) as the defacto address system for the delivery of all essential services effective 1st May 2018.

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