The Electronic Truck Call-Up System (Ètò), operated by Trucks Transit Parks (TTP) Limited, is facing uncertainty as its five-year concession agreement, which began in February 2021, is set to expire this month, with no official renewal announced as of February 2, 2026.
Introduced in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Lagos State Government, the Ètò system was designed to manage and streamline the scheduling of trucks accessing Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, reducing congestion and improving operational efficiency. Under the original concession, TTP was authorized to manage the electronic call-up system for five years, from February 2021 to February 2026.
Our correspondent gathered that the concession has not yet been renewed, although sources within TTP confirmed that high-level discussions are ongoing regarding its renewal.
A staff member who pleaded anonymity told our correspondent, “The concession has not been renewed yet. Discussions are ongoing at high levels, and we are following updates closely.”
Efforts to obtain an official position from the NPA revealed that the agency is monitoring the situation closely. Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara, General Manager of Corporate & Strategic Communications Division, said: “As of now, the concession has not been renewed. We are aware that it is set to expire this month, and no official declaration has been made regarding its continuation. However, we are closely observing operations to ensure that the benefits the Ètò system has provided are not interrupted. Communication to stakeholders will follow once decisions are finalized”, he said.
Our correspondent observed that since its deployment in 2021, the Ètò system has been credited with digitizing truck scheduling, improving traffic flow, and reducing delays at Lagos ports.
The system allows trucks to be pre-scheduled for entry into the ports, enabling better tracking and management of cargo movements. Before its introduction, trucks often faced long delays, sometimes lasting days, contributing to widespread congestion in the port corridors.
