The Lagos State Government has introduced an e-call up system starting from August 1 to address the issue of congestion along the Lekki-Epe corridor of the state.
The e-call up system is hoped to improve the efficiency of logistics operations within the Lekki-Epe Free Trade Zone, according to the state government.
Lagos State says the e-call-up system is an advanced digital platform designed to regulate the entry and exit of trucks in the Lekki-Epe area by scheduling and coordinating their movements.
Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, who announced this initiative on Sunday said “the move is driven by the urgent need to implement a sustainable, effective and technology-driven solution of truck movement in the Lekki-Epe Corridor.”
The Lekki-Epe corridor is a vital economic hub in Lagos, housing key industries such as the Lekki Free Trade Zone, the Dangote Refinery, and the Lekki Deep Sea Port.
The Commissioner said that e-call up system is crucial for managing the chaotic traffic situations caused by indiscriminate parking and movement of trucks in the area.
Osiyemi highlighted that the e-call-up system will help synchronise the movement of trucks accessing the Lekki Deep Seaport and other industries within the corridor, from Eleko junction to Lekki Free Trade Zone. Additionally, plans for road network expansion and intermodal transport systems are in place to streamline vehicular traffic and enhance free movement in the area.
Hon. Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, who is overseeing the enforcement of the e-call-up system in the corridor said that An interim arrangement is being implemented to decongest the roads by evacuating all illegal tankers from the red zone through a joint task force of the State, LGAs/LACDAs, Security Agencies, and Stakeholders. He urge truck operators and logistics companies to comply with the new system to ensure its success.
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