Lagos: The Lagos State Government and key stakeholders have reached an agreement on implementing a N10,000 enforcement fee for the electronic call-up system for trucks operating on the Lekki-Epe corridor. This decision was the result of a meeting held at Dangote Oil Refining Ltd., as documented in a communique obtained by News Agency of Nigeria.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the communique was signed by Mr. Seun Osiyemi, the Commissioner of the Ministry of Transportation, Lagos State Government; Mr. Williams Akporcha, President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG); Alhaji Yusuf Othman, President of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO); and Alhaji Hammed Fasola, President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN). The meeting was convened by the Lagos State Government and facilitated by Dangote Industries Ltd.
The communique outlines that the enforcement of the e-call-up system on the Lekki-Epe Corridor is set to commence on August 1, 2025. Prior to this enforcement date, all trucks are required to begin the onboarding process. Essential measures have been established to ensure a seamless transition, including extensive sensitisation campaigns for union members and truckers, the uploading of approved truck lists, and the restriction of trucks without legitimate business in the Lekki Free Zone from entering the area.
Stakeholders have emphasised the necessity of a clear understanding of the enforcement measures starting August 1, and the active participation of NUPENG, NARTO, IPMAN, and other unions is crucial. These unions are encouraged to urge their members to comply with the new regulations to reduce the need for enforcement actions.
The communique also highlighted that the implementation of the e-call-up system is crucial to avoiding a repeat of the traffic issues experienced in Apapa. This sentiment is especially pertinent given the concerns raised by the Lekki Residents Association about the increasing number of accidents involving articulated trucks.
Currently, there are seven approved truck parks within the Lekki-Epe Corridor, equipped with necessary infrastructure such as paved floors, CCTV, toilets, and drivers’ lodges. The associated costs of these facilities cover parking bays, technology, logistics, and enforcement, ensuring no revenue is generated for the state government. The communique serves as a formal record of the meeting’s outcomes, reflecting the collective agreement and commitment of all parties involved to implement and enforce the e-call-up system for the Lekki-Epe corridor and Deep Sea Port.
