The Lagos State Government has commenced full enforcement of the E-Call Up System, introduced to streamline and regulate truck activities along Lekki-Epe axis of the state.
The technology-driven e-call up system has been in the pipeline for over 2 years in anticipation of large vehicular traffic that will be generated by trucks assessing the Lekki Deep Seaport, Lekki Free Zone, Dangote Refinery and other industries within the axis.
With enforcement now in full effect, the state government has urged truckers to comply with the system as several engagement meetings were held to educate stakeholders’ on the benefits of the e-call up and adequate time given for all stakeholders’ to come onboard.
Having been given adequate room for full compliance, enforcement commenced on January 24, 2025 with 10 trucks apprehended but were later released as an act of goodwill by the state government with assurance from the stakeholders to adjust by coming onboard the e-call up system.
According to the state government, on Friday, February 21, 2025, 11 trucks were apprehended again for non-compliance, which led to attack of the enforcement officers and the arrest of some suspects connected with the attack, though, the suspects and trucks have all been released as further indication of government’s support for willful compliance.
The state government warns that these acts of clemency should not be seen as weakness on the part of government, as it cautioned that a total enforcement process will commence from March, 1, 2025.
