The Lagos State Government has reached an agreement with key stakeholders in the transport and petroleum sectors to implement a ₦10,000 e-call-up fee for all trucks operating along the Lekki–Epe corridor. The new directive will take effect from August 1, 2025, as part of efforts to manage traffic congestion and ensure safer, more efficient logistics operations in the area.
The consensus was reached during a two-day stakeholders’ meeting held at the Dangote Oil Refinery, hosted by the Lagos State Government and facilitated by the refinery management. Representatives of major unions including the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), and Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) endorsed the agreement.
Initially proposed at ₦12,500, the e-call-up fee was reviewed downward to ₦10,000 following consultations with the unions. The fee will cover logistics, infrastructure maintenance, technology systems, and enforcement, with no direct revenue benefit to the state.
Key Highlights:
Mandatory Registration: All truck operators must register and obtain approval via the e-call-up platform before accessing the Lekki-Epe corridor.
Strict Access Control: Only trucks with confirmed business transactions within the Lekki Free Zone will be granted entry, helping to reduce unauthorized movement and congestion.
Supporting Infrastructure: Seven designated truck parks equipped with CCTV surveillance, toilets, paved surfaces, and driver lodges are ready to support the implementation.
Union Responsibility: Partner unions are tasked with sensitizing their members and ensuring full compliance with the new guidelines.
The initiative mirrors the Apapa traffic management model and aims to prevent similar gridlock as activities continue to grow around the Lekki Free Zone, which houses major developments like the Dangote Refinery, Lekki Deep Seaport, and various industrial hubs.
Speaking after the meeting, Lagos State officials reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining economic development in the corridor without compromising public order or safety.
“This is not about revenue; it’s about preserving road infrastructure, ensuring safety, and promoting sanity in one of the state’s most strategic commercial corridors,” an official stated.
Stakeholders are urged to complete onboarding on the e-call-up platform before the August 1 enforcement date.
