LASG To Enforce E-call–Up System On Articulated Vehicles

Lagos State government has announced the enforcement of an Electronic Call-Up (E-Call-Up) system for tankers and articulated vehicles operating along the Lekki-Epe corridor as part of efforts to enhance logistics coordination, ease traffic congestion and improve road safety.

The special adviser to the governor on transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa who revealed this in a programme on TVC News outlined the key objectives and operational framework of the policy.

He explained that all tankers and articulated vehicle drivers entering Lagos to load or offload goods must now register and schedule their movement through the E-call-up platform, saying the digital system was designed to coordinate truck movements, reduce indiscriminate roadside parking and minimise disruptions to other road users.

He said the state government initiative would officially take effect on Monday, June 16, 2025, noting that Lagosians lose an average of four hours daily due to traffic congestion, resulting in an estimated ₦4 trillion in annual economic losses.

He attributed much of this gridlock to unregulated parking, disorderly loading and unloading activities along major logistics routes.

According to him, under the new system, tanker operators will be required to upload their Authority to Load (ATL) and pre-book assigned parking slots before arriving in Lagos.

He said the E-call-up platform would also collect vital travel and cargo information, enabling efficient allocation of designated parking spaces noting that the facilities will be equipped with basic amenities such as restrooms, kitchens, and electricity to ensure the comfort and safety of drivers.

Giwa further disclosed that the government had approved seven dedicated truck parks along the Lekki-Epe axis to support the system’s implementation.

He emphasised that the policy was the outcome of over two years of extensive stakeholder engagement and forms a critical part of the state’s broader transportation reform agenda aimed at transforming Lagos into a smart, resilient, and livable city.