Traffic Flow Into Apapa Port Has Improved – Committee

The Lagos State Truck and Cargo Operators Committee (LASTCOC) has commended the round-the-clock presence of the Apapa Port management in ensuring an improved traffic flow, which has enhanced the movement of export trucks into the Lagos Port Complex (LPC).

LEADERSHIP reports that repair works on the Marine Bridge by the Federal Ministry of Works had recently triggered a resurgence of gridlock along the Ijora–Apapa access roads, leaving import and export trucks stranded for hours.

However, the Chairman of LASTCOC, Shittu Lukmon, in a statement, said the daily 24-hour engagement of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) leadership has significantly enhanced traffic conditions on port access roads and eased congestion at the Export Processing Terminals (EPTs) across Lagos.

Despite the ongoing repair works, NPA management has consistently ensured the seamless movement of inward and outward vehicles along the Apapa corridor, thereby reducing the impacts of temporary delays caused by the construction activities.

Lukmon praised the Apapa Port Manager’s commitment and dedication to duty, noting that the trucking community has every reason to support his efforts toward ensuring a more efficient port system at the Lagos Port Complex.

“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, ensuring the entire system runs smoothly.