The Lagos State Government has revealed that the city suffers an annual economic loss of approximately ₦4 trillion due to severe traffic congestion, with residents losing an average of four hours daily navigating the city’s chaotic roads.
This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, during a television appearance on Friday. Giwa attributed much of the gridlock to unregulated parking and disorderly loading and offloading activities, particularly involving articulated vehicles and tankers.
To tackle the menace and streamline traffic along key logistics routes, especially the Lekki-Epe corridor, the state government announced the enforcement of an Electronic Call-Up System (E-Call-Up) for tankers and articulated trucks. The system will become operational from Monday, June 16, 2025.
According to Mr. Giwa, the new digital platform mandates that all drivers of articulated vehicles entering Lagos to load or offload goods must register and schedule their entry via the E-Call-Up system. The platform will coordinate truck movements, prevent roadside parking, and minimize disruptions for other road users.
> “Under the new system, tanker operators will be required to upload their Authority to Load (ATL) documents and pre-book parking slots before entering Lagos,” Giwa said.
He added that the platform would collect vital travel and cargo data to enable efficient allocation of designated parking facilities. These truck parks, he noted, would be equipped with essential amenities including restrooms, kitchens, and electricity to ensure driver welfare.
To support the rollout, the government has approved the development of seven dedicated truck parks across the Lekki-Epe axis.
Mr. Giwa emphasized that the policy is the result of over two years of stakeholder consultations and forms a key component of the State’s broader transportation reform initiative, which seeks to position Lagos as a smart, resilient, and liveable city.
The government urged all stakeholders in the logistics and transport sectors to comply with the new directive, stressing that strict enforcement will be carried out to ensure seamless implementation.
