The Lagos State Truck and Cargo Operators Committee (LASTCOC) has reported a marked improvement in traffic movement along the Apapa corridor, crediting the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) management’s constant presence at the Lagos Port Complex for easing congestion.
Repair works on the Marine Bridge by the Federal Ministry of Works had recently reignited gridlock on the Ijora–Apapa access roads, leaving import and export trucks stranded for hours and disrupting operations at Export Processing Terminals across Lagos.
In a statement, LASTCOC Chairman Shittu Lukmon said the NPA’s 24-hour engagement has significantly improved conditions on port access roads and facilitated smoother movement of inward and outward vehicles despite the ongoing construction. He added that the consistent oversight has helped reduce the impact of temporary delays caused by the repair works.
Lukmon also praised the Apapa Port Manager’s commitment, saying: “This is commendable work from the Apapa Port Manager. I have never seen a port manager like him. I’ve seen him at the port on Saturdays and Sundays, making sure the entire system runs seamlessly.”
He said the trucking community has every reason to support the manager’s efforts toward a more efficient port system at the Lagos Port Complex.
