Lagos Delays Lekki-Epe Electronic Call-Up System to August, Reduces Fee to N10,000

The Lagos State Government has officially postponed the launch of its electronic call-up system for trucks along the Lekki-Epe corridor, shifting the enforcement date from March to June 2025 to August 2025.

The delay follows protests by truck operators over the N12,500 per truck access fee, which they argued was too steep.

In a bid to ease tensions and build consensus, the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation announced that the call-up fee has now been reduced to N10,000 per truck.

The decision came after a high-level stakeholder meeting chaired by the state government, with support from Dangote Industries Limited.

Stakeholders Present at the Meeting Included:

• Ministry of Transportation officials

• Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN)

• National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG)

• National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO)

The aim, according to the Ministry, is to streamline truck movement, reduce gridlock, and improve road safety along the busy corridor, particularly near the Lekki Free Trade Zone and Dangote Refinery.

The Lekki-Epe axis is a critical logistics route in Lagos, hosting major infrastructure like the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Dangote Refinery, and several industrial hubs. An effective call-up system could drastically reduce traffic congestion, road accidents, and unregulated truck parking—but only if all parties are on board.