The Lagos State Government is set to implement a new Electronic Call-Up (E-Call Up) system aimed at managing the surging volume of articulated trucks plying the Lekki-Epe corridor. The move comes in response to escalating traffic congestion in the area, which has become a strategic industrial hub.
Home to mega installations like the Dangote Refinery, Lekki Deep Sea Port, and various oil and gas facilities, the corridor has experienced a sharp rise in vehicular activity. However, its infrastructure—anchored on a single major exit route—has struggled to accommodate the increasing pressure from heavy-duty trucks, often resulting in gridlock.
Traffic Volumes Poised to Skyrocket
According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, current daily truck traffic along the corridor ranges from 360 to 400. However, this figure is projected to increase significantly as the Dangote Refinery ramps up to full operational capacity. Osiyemi noted that the refinery alone could dispatch between 3,000 and 4,000 trucks per day.
“This surge underscores the urgent need for structured traffic management,” he said during an interview with TVC News. “The E-Call Up System is a proactive response to prevent total gridlock along the axis.”
How the E-Call Up System Works
Under the new system, which becomes operational on Monday, June 16, 2025, all truck operators will be required to register online and upload their Authority to Load (ATL) documentation. Only those that receive electronic validation will gain access to designated truck parks, where they must await a call-up notification before proceeding to their loading destinations.
The initiative is designed to:
- Curb indiscriminate roadside parking
- Improve the flow of articulated vehicles
- Enhance safety for road users
- Reduce wear and tear on road infrastructure
By managing truck movements digitally, the system aims to bring order to what has become an increasingly chaotic and congested stretch of road.
Stakeholder Support Critical to Success
Commissioner Osiyemi emphasized that the E-Call Up system is a key step in the state’s broader effort to modernize traffic and logistics operations, especially in high-density industrial corridors. He called on stakeholders—including truck owners, logistics firms, and port operators—to cooperate fully with the new directive.
“We must all commit to this change,” he said. “The success of this initiative depends on the collective responsibility and discipline of all parties involved.”
As Lagos continues its transformation into a major economic powerhouse, initiatives like the E-Call Up system underscore the government’s intent to match industrial growth with strategic infrastructure planning.