The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced that the enforcement of the technology-driven E-Call Up System on the Lekki axis of the state will commence on Monday, June 16, 2025.
The LASG disclosed this on Sunday, citing mounting traffic pressure caused by the increasing volume of articulated trucks along the Lekki-Epe corridor.
Thelensng on Saturday reported that the National Compliance Joint Task Force of Licensed Clearing Agents (NCJTFLCA) supported the stance of the Council of Maritime Transport Unions and Associations (COMTUA) against the planned enforcement of the call-up system.
However, the Lagos government explained that the Lekki-Epe axis – which hosts critical investments such as the Dangote Refinery, Lekki Deep Sea Port, and several oil and gas installations, continues to witness a surge in industrial and commercial activities.
“With only one major exit route in the area, this growth has intensified congestion concerns,” it noted.
Speaking on the development, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said that an increase in the number of trucks plying the axis necessitated the introduction of the E-Call Up System.
Osiyemi emphasised the urgency of proactive traffic management measures, “We currently have between 360 and 400 trucks operating in the corridor daily, but projections show that the number could rise significantly – with Dangote Refinery alone capable of dispatching 3,000 to 4,000 trucks once operations reach full capacity.”
He also stated that the system is designed to prevent chaos on the roads by regulating truck movements using a structured scheduling framework, adding that under the new regime, truck operators will be required to register online and upload their Authority To Load (ATL) documents.
The Commissioner stressed that only trucks that are validated and cleared will be granted access to designated truck parks, where they will await an electronic call-up notification before proceeding to their loading destinations.
Osiyemi mentioned that the process is aimed at reducing illegal parking, improving traffic flow, enhancing security and safeguarding road infrastructure along the busy corridor.
He said that the initiative marks another bold step by the state government in its commitment to transforming transportation and logistics management in Lagos, especially in fast-growing industrial hubs like the Lekki-Epe axis.
He further pointed out the need for voluntary compliance by all stakeholders.
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