Lagos Govt Begins Enforcement Of E-Call-Up System In Lekki Free Trade Zone

Lagos State government has disclosed that it has commenced implementing and enforcing the newly deployed e-call-up system in the Lekki Free Trade Zone to effectively manage the influx of trucks within the axis.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, who revealed this to journalists, emphasised that the initiative is crucial in preventing chaotic traffic conditions and indiscriminate parking, thereby preserving real estate value and ensuring smooth operations along the Ibeju-Lekki axis.

Giwa had led a team from the Ministry of Transportation, including the Senior Special Assistant on Transportation Logistics, Prince Hassan Adekoya, for the last three days to engage key stakeholders such as Pinnacle, Dangote, Lagos Free Zone, Lekki Free Zone, Lekki Port, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), and the Ibeju-Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA).

The discussions focused on deploying the technology and ensuring that all parties align with its practical use.

Hon. Giwa added, “Our collective efforts are geared towards maintaining order and efficiency in the Lekki Free Trade Zone. With the support of my esteemed team members, including Prince Hassan Adekoya, whose wealth of experience in the maritime sector will come to bear, we are confident that this e-call-up system will significantly enhance operational efficiency and reduce congestion.

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“This initiative is a significant step toward sustainable development in the region, ensuring that the Ibeju-Lekki axis remains conducive for commerce and real estate investment.’’

Commenting on the development, the Senior Special Assistant on Transportation Logistics, Prince Hassan Adekoya, reiterated the government’s commitment to inclusive stakeholder engagement as it gears up to enforce the e-call-up system and restore order around the free trade zone.

He stated, “The Lagos State government is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all stakeholders are actively involved in implementing the e-call-up system. We aim to ensure that as we enforce this system, we fully resume efforts to maintain decency and smooth operations around the Lekki Free Trade Zone.”