In a decisive move to tackle the staggering ₦4 trillion lost annually to traffic congestion, the Lagos State Government has announced the enforcement of an Electronic Call-Up (E-Call-Up) system for tankers and articulated vehicles operating along the Lekki-Epe corridor.
The system will officially go live on Monday, June 16, 2025.
According to Mr. Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Lagosians currently lose an average of four hours daily in traffic, with unregulated truck operations accounting for a significant share of the disruption.
Speaking on TVC News, Giwa said the E-call-up initiative is a strategic response to the massive economic losses and gridlock caused by indiscriminate roadside parking and chaotic loading/unloading by heavy-duty vehicles.
“The economic impact is staggering—₦4 trillion lost every year due to traffic delays. This system will ensure orderly truck movements, reduce roadside congestion, and improve road safety,” Giwa said.
Under the new policy, all tanker and articulated vehicle drivers entering Lagos to load or discharge goods must register and schedule their movement via the digital platform.
They will be required to upload their Authority to Load (ATL) documents and pre-book specific parking slots before arriving in the state. The system will also capture critical data to optimise cargo scheduling and allocation of dedicated parking spaces.
To support this framework, the state has approved seven dedicated truck parks along the Lekki-Epe axis, all equipped with essential amenities such as electricity, restrooms, and kitchens to ensure the comfort of drivers.
Mr. Giwa noted that the policy is the result of over two years of stakeholder consultations and forms a major pillar of Lagos State’s broader transportation reform strategy. “It’s not just a traffic solution—it’s an economic rescue plan,” he said. “This is part of our mission to make Lagos a smarter, safer, and more livable city.”
