Sunyani (B/A), Oct. 11, GNA - Ghana Post Company is to build two more satellite post offices at Abesim and Fiapre in Brong-Ahafo to reduce pressure on the Sunyani Post Office. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency in an interview on Wednesday, Mr. Pat Asumin, Brong-Ahafo Regional Head of Ghana Post, said discussions were going on between the Company and chiefs of the two towns for the acquisition of land for the construction of the facilities. He said work was progressing on a new postal facility at Techiman, which would bring to two the number of such facilities in the Municipality adding, when completed.

Mr Asumin underscored the importance as well as the need for a new post office in Techiman to help reduce pressure on the existing one. The Regional Head said two extra vans had been provided the Sunyani Office of the company since he assumed office to enhance service delivery.

With the advent of Information Communication Technology, the company hoped to diversify its operations to meet the new technological challenges. "Unlike the early days, the number of mails and parcels we receive these days have drastically reduced just because today with the help of a mobile phone you can just send a text message or an e-mail right away and receive an instant reply", he stated.