E-call-up: Lagos stakeholders agree on N10,000 fee from Aug 1

The Lagos State Government, along with various stakeholders, has established a fee of N10,000 for the electronic call-up system for trucks operating on the Lekki-Epe corridor.

This decision was shared in a document released by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) following a meeting at Dangote Oil Refining Ltd. on Thursday in Lagos.

The document was endorsed by several key individuals, including Mr. Seun Osiyemi, Commissioner for the Ministry of Transportation; Mr. Williams Akporcha, President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG); Alhaji Yusuf Othman, President of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO); and Alhaji Hammed Fasola, President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN).

The meeting regarding the electronic call-up system was called by the Lagos State Government and organized by Dangote Industries Ltd.

As stated in the document, the enforcement of the e-call-up for the Lekki-Epe Corridor is set to commence on August 1, 2025.

To ensure a smooth rollout prior to this date, the following requirements were outlined: trucks must begin their onboarding process before August 1:

“Comprehensive awareness campaigns for both union members and truck drivers will be initiated by the ministry.

“Approved lists of trucks must be uploaded, and any truck not engaged in legitimate business within the Lekki Free Zone is required to stay outside this area.

“Stakeholders highlighted the necessity for clear understanding of enforcement measures, starting from August 1.

“NUPENG, NARTO, IPMAN, and other unions should take an active role in the process and encourage compliance among their members to reduce the need for enforcement,” the document stated.

Furthermore, it was mentioned that the e-call-up system is crucial to avoid issues similar to those experienced in Apapa, particularly due to concerns raised by the Lekki Residents Association about increasing accidents involving large trucks.

At present, the Lekki-Epe Corridor has seven truck parks that have received approval and offer essential facilities such as paved surfaces, surveillance cameras, restrooms, and accommodations for drivers.

The expenses related to these parks include the costs for parking areas, technology, logistics, and regulations, but the state government does not earn any income from them.

This announcement acts as an official document outlining the results from the gathering, demonstrating the shared consensus and dedication of all stakeholders to apply and uphold the e-call-up system for the Lekki-Epe corridor and Deep Sea Port,” it noted. (NAN)