By Godwin Oritse

TO avert severe congestion by articulated trucks and improve the efficiency of logistics operations within the Lekki-Epe Free Trade Zone corridor, the Lagos State government, in collaboration with the Call Up technology, has announced the commencement of the electronic-call up system for managing truck movements within the axis from next month.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement by a Deputy Director of Public Affairs of the Lagos State Ministry of Transport, Bolanle Ogunlola, stated that the move is driven by the urgent need to implement a sustainable, effective and technology-driven solution of truck movement in the Lekki-Epe Corridor.

Osiyemi also said that the application of an e-call-up system will help synchronize the movement of trucks assessing the Lekki Deep Seaport and other industries within the corridor, starting from Eleko junction to Lekki Free Trade Zone, highlighting the State and Federal Government plans for road network expansion and inter-modal transport systems to streamline vehicular traffic and enhancing free movement in one of Lagos’ most critical economic zones.

Commenting on the development, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, said: “The e-call-up system, an advanced digital platform, is designed to regulate the entry and exit of trucks in the Lekki-Epe area by scheduling and coordinating their movements. This system will help prevent the chaotic traffic situations often caused by the indiscriminate parking and movement of trucks within the corridor.

“The Lekki-Epe corridor, a key economic hub in Lagos, is home to numerous industries, including the Lekki Free Trade Zone, the Dangote Refinery, and the Lekki Deep Sea Port. The efficient movement of goods and services in this area is crucial for the state’s economy, making the e-call-up system an essential tool for sustainable development.”