The Lagos State Government and other stakeholders have agreed on an enforcement fee of N10,000 for electronic call-up for trucks on the Lekki-Epe corridor.
The outcome of the meeting held at Dangote Oil Refining Ltd. was communicated in a communique obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos.
The communique was signed by Mr Seun Osiyemi, Commissioner, Ministry of Transportation, Lagos State Government; Mr Williams Akporcha President, Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Worker (NUPENG); Alhaji Yusuf Othman, President, Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO); Alhaji Hammed Fasola, President, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria( IPMAN).
The development confirms Shipping Position Daily exclusive story of Monday July 14, where it was reported that, after months of tension, negotiations, and back-and-forth over pricing, all appears set for the long-awaited enforcement of the electronic call-up system for trucks and tankers accessing Lagos Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) via the Lekki-Epe corridor.
The newspaper had reported that, eenforcement, which is expected to commence on August 1, 2025, comes after all stakeholders — including tanker drivers, truckers, park operators, and terminal operators agreed to terms following series of meetings facilitated by relevant authorities in the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
A source who is involved in the rollout of the e-call-up system had confirmed to our correspondent under anonymity, that a 10-day pilot phase will begin on July 20, which will serve as a soft entry into the full implementation of the project. During this window, stakeholders are encouraged to go to designated parks and do their bookings at no cost, without enforcement or penalties.
He confirmed that, “all the parties have agreed to terms — tanker drivers, truck drivers, park managers, and the terminals within the free trade zone”. “There’s a 10-day pilot phase before full enforcement begins on August 1. From July 20, they will begin going to the parks and doing their bookings for free. There will be no enforcement until August 1, when full enforcement and payment begins”, he added.
A stakeholders’ meeting on the enforcement of e-call-up for the Lekki-Epe Corridor convened at the instance of the Lagos State Government was facilitated by Dangote Industries Ltd. At the meeting, it was conformed that enforcement of the e-call-upwill begin on Aug. 1, 2025.
The following prerequisites were established to ensure a smooth transition before the enforcement date: all trucks are required to begin onboarding before August 1:
“Extensive sensitisation campaigns for union members and truckers must be conducted by the ministry.
“The uploading of Approved Truck Lists should take place; any truck without legitimate business in the Lekki Free Zone should remain outside the area.
“Stakeholders emphasised the importance of ensuring that enforcement measures are understood positively beginning Aug. 1.
“NUPENG, NARTO, IPMAN, and other unions are to actively participate in the implementation process and encourage their respective members to comply with the new regulations to minimise the need for enforcement actions,” the communique said.
The communique noted that e-call-up was deemed essential to prevent a recurrence of the Apapa experience, especially in light of the concerns raised by the Lekki Residents Association regarding the rising number of accidents caused by articulated trucks.
“There are currently seven approved truck parks within the Lekki-Epe Corridor that are equipped with basic infrastructure, including paved floors, CCTV, toilets, and drivers’ lodges.
“The cost associated with these facilities covers provisions for parking bays, technology, logistics, and enforcement, with no revenue accruing to the state government.
“This communiqué serves as a formal record of the outcomes from the meeting, reflecting the collective agreement and commitment of all parties involved to implement and enforce the e-call-up system for the Lekki-Epe corridor and Deep Sea Port,” it said.
