In a significant move to avert articulated vehicles clogging the Lekki-Epe corridor and improve the efficiency of logistics operations within the Lekki-Epe Free Trade Zone, the Lagos State government has announced the commencement of the e-call up system for managing truck movements within the axis from August 1, 2024.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made this known over the weekend, stating that the move is driven by the urgent need to implement a sustainable, effective, and technology-driven solution for truck movement in the Lekki-Epe Corridor.
He further disclosed that the application of the e-call up system will help synchronise the movement of trucks accessing the Lekki Deep Seaport and other industries within the corridor, starting from Eleko junction to Lekki Free Trade Zone, highlighting the state and federal governments’ plans on road network expansion and intermodal transport systems to streamline vehicular traffic and enhance free movement in one of Lagos’ most critical economic zones.
Also speaking on the development, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, who is saddled with the enforcement of the e-call up system of the corridor, said that an interim arrangement is being put in place to decongest the roads through the evacuation of all illegal tankers from the red zone.
He added that this will be undertaken by a joint task force of the state, councils, security agencies, and stakeholders, urging truck operators and logistics companies to comply with the new system to ensure its success.
The e-call up system, an advanced digital platform, is designed to regulate the entry and exit of trucks in the Lekki-Epe area by scheduling and coordinating their movements. This system will help prevent the chaotic traffic situations often caused by the indiscriminate parking and movement of trucks within the corridor.
The Lekki-Epe corridor, a key economic hub in Lagos, is home to numerous industries, including the Lekki Free Trade Zone, the Dangote Refinery, and the Lekki Deep Sea Port.
The efficient movement of goods and services in this area is crucial for the state’s economy, making the e-call up system an essential tool for sustainable development.
