Lagos Govt introduces Electronic Call-Up system on Lekki - Epe corridor to forestall traffic congestion.

By: Afolabi Oyekunle.

The Lagos State Government is to begin the enforcement of an Electronic Call-Up (E-Call-Up) system, with effect from Monday, June 16, 2025, for all tankers and articulated vehicles operating along the Lekki-Epe corridor, to forestall traffic congestion.

Typical traffic congestions in Lagos

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa said this during a recent appearance on TVC news.

Mr. Giwa disclosed that the government has also approved seven dedicated truck parks along the Lekk-Epe axis to support the system's impiementation.

He explained that all tankers and articulated vehicle drivers entering Lagos to load or offload goods must now register and schedule their movement through the E-call-up platform saying the digital system is designed to coordinate truck movements, reduce indiscrimnate roadside parking, and minimize disruptions to other road users.

He said the E-cal-up platform will aiso collect vital travel and cargo information, enabling efficient allocation of designated parking spaces noting that the facilities will be equipped with basic amenities such as rest-rooms, kitchens, and electricity to ensure the comfort and safety of drivers.

The Special Adviser said that Lagosians lose an average of four hours daily due to traffic congestion, resulting in an estimated N4trillion in annual economic losses.

He attributed much of this gridlock to unregulated parking, disorderly loading and unloading activities along major logistics routes.

He emphasized that the policy is the outcome of over two years of extensive stakeholder engagement and forms a critical part of the State's broader transportation reform agenda aimed at transforming Lagos into a smart, resilient, and Iivable city.

According to Lagos State Ministry of Transportation "Under the new system, tanker operators will be required to upload their Authority to Load (ATL) and pre-book assigned parking slots before arriving in Lagos.

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