The Lagos state government says it will begin the enforcement of the electronic call-up (e-call up) system on June 16 to regulate the movement of articulated trucks on the Lekki-Epe corridor.
According to NAN, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, commissioner for transportation, spoke on Sunday in a statement by Bolanle Ogunlola, deputy director of public affairs at the ministry.
The Lekki-Epe axis of Lagos is the commercial Centre of the state, hosting to major companies, including the Dangote Refinery, Lekki deep sea port, and several oil and gas facilities.
Osiyemi said the existence of just one exit route has exacerbated traffic congestion in the area as industrial activities continue to expand.
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He said urgent and proactive traffic management measures are required to address the worsening situation on the corridor.
According to the commissioner, about 360 to 400 trucks operate in the area daily — a figure expected to rise significantly as the Dangote refinery begins full operations.
Osiyemi said the refinery could dispatch as many as 3,000 to 4,000 trucks daily, underscoring the need for regulation.
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He said the call-up system would control truck movements through organised scheduling, helping to minimise road congestion.
“Truck operators will be required to register online and upload their authority to load (ATL) documents for verification,” the commissioner said.
“Only validated and cleared trucks will access designated parks, awaiting an electronic call-up notification before proceeding to their loading points.”
The system, Osiyemi said, aims to curb illegal parking, enhance traffic flow, and protect road infrastructure along the corridor.
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He described the initiative as a significant move toward overhauling logistics and transportation management in Lagos, particularly in rapidly growing areas like Lekki-Epe.
The commissioner urged all stakeholders to cooperate voluntarily to ensure the initiative’s success and help ease traffic issues in the region.
NARTO SUSPENDS MOVEMENT ON LEKKI-EPE CORRIDOR OVER N12,500 LEVY
Meanwhile, truck operators have announced the suspension of operations along the Lekki-Epe corridor over the Lagos state government’s introduction of a N12,500 levy under the call-up system.
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On June 13, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) called for a review of the N12,500 levy per truck for the Lekki-Epe corridor.
Shola Giwa, special assistant to the governor of Lagos on transportation, said the state government has been engaging with stakeholders for almost two years, adding that the levy collection will commence on June 17.
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In a letter addressed to the permanent secretary of the ministry of transportation, Yusuf Othman, NARTO’s national president, said the N12,500 fee imposes unsustainable operational costs.
He added that members of the association would not participate in the scheme unless the levy is reduced to N2,500 per truck.
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Providing updates on the matter in a statement on Sunday, Othman said talks with the government are yet to yield a resolution.
“Despite our continued efforts and engagement, we have not reached a consensus with the relevant authorities on our proposed N2,500 per truck charge, which we believe is more equitable and reflective of current economic realities,” he said.
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“In light of this unresolved issue, effective from June 16, 2025, all transporters are strongly advised to instruct their respective depot representatives to suspend the programming of trucks for movement along the Lekki-Epe Corridor until a mutually agreeable resolution is achieved.”
He urged members to remain united and vigilant as engagements with the Lagos government continue.
