The Lagos State Government has commenced full enforcement of its electronic call-up (e-call-up) system for trucks along the Lekki-Epe corridor from Monday, 16 June 2025, a move aimed at addressing severe congestion and improving road safety in one of the state’s most critical industrial zones. It responds to rapid industrial growth in the area – the Dangote Refinery, Lekki Deep Sea Port and other major projects – which has sharply increased truck traffic.
What is the e-call-up system?
It is a technology-driven platform that regulates and schedules the movement of articulated trucks and tankers accessing the Lekki-Epe corridor. Operators must register online and obtain clearance before entering, so movements are synchronised, illegal parking is reduced, and gridlock is prevented.
Why is enforcement necessary?
According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the corridor currently handles roughly 360 to 400 trucks daily – a number expected to rise dramatically as the Dangote Refinery reaches full operation, potentially dispatching 3,000 to 4,000 trucks each day. Without regulation, this could trigger a logistics crisis.
Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat emphasised that the system is not a revenue initiative but a vital strategy to improve traffic flow, safety and infrastructure management. Special Adviser on Transportation Mr Sola Giwa noted that Lagosians spend an average of four hours daily in traffic, contributing to an estimated ₦4 trillion in annual economic losses for the state.
How does it work?
- Registration: operators register vehicles and trips online, uploading documents such as the Authority to Load (ATL).
- Scheduling: each truck gets a specific time slot, so only authorised vehicles are in the corridor at any time.
- Enforcement: articulated vehicles obstructing traffic without clearance are removed; violators risk fines or impoundment.
- Stakeholder involvement: developed with NUPENG, the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) and IPMAN, among others.
Expected benefits
- Reduced congestion
- Improved safety
- Economic efficiency
- Infrastructure protection
However the corridor evolves, the basics still apply: keep your vehicle papers current so you are never caught out at a checkpoint.