The Lagos State Government officially launched the E-Call Up System on Monday, September 23, 2024, to effectively manage truck movements in the Lekki-Epe corridor and alleviate congestion caused by articulated trucks.
This system is anticipated to streamline traffic flow, reduce waiting times, and enhance Lekki Free Trade Zone logistics.
Today’s launch of the E-Call Up System follows the earlier postponement of the initial rollout, which was scheduled for August 1, 2024.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced the announcement on Monday via his official X (formerly Twitter).
The statement also noted that the E-Call Up System is a sustainable, technology-driven solution designed to optimize truck scheduling and coordination, significantly improving transportation efficiency in the area.
“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 has commenced the E-Call Up System for managing truck movements within the axis from today 23rd September 2024.
“The E-Call Up system is a sustainable, effective, and technology-driven solution for truck movement in the Lekki-Epe corridor,” the statement read in part.
The statement also noted that the E-Call Up System will ease the movement of people by reducing traffic congestion and improving access to jobs and services while promoting economic growth by enhancing logistics efficiency and stimulating business activities in the region.
The Lagos State Government announced in July 2024 its plans to launch an electronic call-up (e-call-up) system designed to manage articulated truck movements along the Lekki-Epe corridor, which was initially set for implementation on August 1.
However, the launch was postponed just days before the planned rollout to ensure a seamless implementation process. September 23, 2024, was subsequently chosen as the new launch date.
This e-call-up system is anticipated to effectively manage traffic and prevent a recurrence of the chronic gridlock that has plagued the Apapa-Tin Can corridor due to the influx of trucks.
According to the previously disclosed information, the system will regulate truck movements through five designated holding parks: Hog Marketing Limited in Okorisan, Epe; Nilmage Two4Seven in Poka, Epe; Goldspeed Freight Agency Ltd. opposite Dangote Refinery; Diamond Star Ports and Terminal Ltd. in Abule Panu; and Tal Concept Ltd. at HFP Brick Industry along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
