The Lagos State Government has confirmed that approximately 28,000 trucks have been enrolled in the Lekki-Epe electronic call-up system, a digital initiative designed to streamline truck movements along the corridor. Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi shared this update during a gathering with stakeholders, which included representatives from NUPENG, terminal operators, and transport unions.
Despite the high registration numbers, Osiyemi pointed out that some truck operators are still bypassing the platform to access the Lekki-Epe route without proper clearance. He cautioned that the government is preparing to roll out stringent enforcement measures to compel adherence to the system, ensuring that all operators comply moving forward.
The meeting, also attended by Permanent Secretary Olawale Musa, aimed to evaluate the e-call-up system’s performance and address challenges tied to its use around the Dangote Refinery, Lekki Free Zone, and Lekki Deep Sea Port corridor. The consultant overseeing the project reported that around 11,000 transport operators have signed up, with nearly 28,000 trucks now logged in the digital registry.
Key figures at the session included LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki, Director of Transport Operations Engr. Olasunkanmi Ojowuro, NUPENG officials, terminal operators, and other transport sector stakeholders. The state government kicked off enforcement of this electronic call-up system for tankers and articulated vehicles along the Lekki-Epe corridor in 2025, aiming to prevent the kind of severe traffic congestion that once plagued Apapa.
Instead of permitting haphazard truck parking, the system introduces a coordinated, tech-driven scheduling process. Truck operators must register online, submit their “Authority to Load” documents, and await electronic approval before entering the Lekki-Epe area.