7.16.2 Objectives i. To increase ICT related PPP’s for overall sector and Nigeria’s socio economic development; and ii. To ensure that PPP’s are impactful, sustainable and beneficial to both public and private sector participants, and the end beneficiaries. 7.16.3 Strategies The Government will: i. Ensure effective cooperation amongst MDA’s that are relevant for the proper operation of PPP’s; ii. Ensure a clear framework of Intellectual Property Protection and other terms of engagement with the private sector exists, to encourage increased private sector confidence and investment into PPP’s; iii. Ensure that all proposed PPP projects are subjected to viability and sustainability assessments; iv. Promote awareness of PPP opportunities to the private sector; and v. Ensure, where appropriate, incentive schemes to accelerate take off of ICT PPP projects. 7.17 Reform of the Postal Sector A ubiquitous and viable postal network - comprising of both private and public infrastructure - is a key enabler for the attainment of the developmental goals of the country. The sector has significant potential for job creation, and in addition to facilitating the dissemination of goods and services, a sustainable postal network is a catalyst for the adoption of ICTs by the public, a disseminator of social benefits, and a facilitator of the financial and logistical capabilities necessary to stimulate and increase commerce. 7.17.1 Situation Analysis Nigeria’s population of over 167 million people and huge landmass of approximately 910,771 Square Kilometers are factors that contribute to the challenges of meeting Universal Service Postal Obligations. Furthermore, overlapping regulatory and operational functions, the incidence of grey operators, absence of an accurate addressing system, and the unavailability of an up-to-date street-mapping system !"#$%&"'()*+(,%'$-.(/(0120( ( ( ,"34(69(