Lagos to begin E-call-up system for Lekki Port, others August 1
By Seun Ibiyemi
In a significant move to avert severe congestion by articulated trucks and improve the efficiency of logistics operations within the Lekki-Epe Free Trade Zone corridor, the Lagos State Government on Sunday announced the commencement of the e-call-up system for managing truck movements within the axis from 1st August 2024.
The State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi made this known on Sunday, stating that the move is driven by the urgent need to implement a sustainable, effective, and technology-driven solution for truck movement in the Lekki-Epe Corridor.
He further disclosed that the application of an e-call-up system will help synchronise movement of trucks assessing the Lekki Deep Seaport and other industries within the corridor, starting from Eleko junction to Lekki Free Trade Zone, highlighting the State and Federal Government plans for road network expansion and intermodal transport systems to streamline vehicular traffic and enhancing free movement in one of Lagos’ most critical economic zones.
Also speaking on the development, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, who is saddled with the enforcement of the e-call-up system of the corridor mentioned that an interim arrangement is being put in place to decongest the roads through evacuation of all illegal tankers from the red zone by a joint TASKFORCE of the State, LGAs/LACDAs, Security Agencies and Stakeholders, urging truck operators and logistics companies to comply with the new system to ensure its success.
The e-call-up system, an advanced digital platform, is designed to regulate the entry and exit of trucks in the Lekki-Epe area by scheduling and coordinating their movements. This system will help prevent the chaotic traffic situations often caused by the indiscriminate parking and movement of trucks within the corridor.
The Lekki-Epe corridor, a key economic hub in Lagos, is home to numerous industries, including the Lekki Free Trade Zone, the Dangote Refinery, and the Lekki Deep Sea Port. The efficient movement of goods and services in this area is crucial for the state’s economy, making the e-call-up system an essential tool for sustainable development.
