Truck influx: Lagos assess Lekki e-call up compliance level

The Lagos State Government has met with stakeholders in Lekki Free Trade Zone to assess the effectiveness and compliance level of the newly deployed e-call up system within the axis.

State government had initiated the implementation and enforcement of the e-call-up system in the zone to effectively manage the influx of trucks.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, stressed that this initiative is crucial in preventing chaotic traffic conditions and indiscriminate parking, thereby preserving real estate value and ensuring smooth operations along the Ibeju-Lekki axis.

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Over three days, Giwa led a team from the Ministry of Transportation, including the Senior Special Assistant on Transportation Logistics, comrade Hassan Adekoya to engage key stakeholders such as: Pinnacle, Dangote, Lagos Free Zone, Lekki Free Zone, Lekki Port, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), and the Ibeju-Lekki Local Council Development Area, LCDA..

The discussions focused on the deployment of the technology and ensuring that all parties align with its effective use.

Giwa stated, “Our collective efforts are geared towards maintaining order and efficiency in the Lekki Free Trade Zone.

“The compliance level is moving according to plans.

“With the support of my esteemed team members, including Adekoya whose wealth of experience in the maritime sector will come to bare, we are confident that this e-call-up system will significantly enhance operational efficiency and reduce congestion st tye end of the day.

“This initiative is a significant step toward sustainable development in the region, ensuring that the Ibeju-Lekki axis remains conducive for commerce and real estate investment.”

Also, Adekoya, in his submission, reiterated the government’s commitment to inclusive stakeholder engagement as it gears up to enforce the e-call-up system and restore order around the free trade zone.

According to him, “The Lagos State Government is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all stakeholders are actively involved in the implementation of the e-call-up system.

“Our aim is to ensure that as we enforce this system, we fully resume efforts to maintain decency and smooth operations around the Lekki Free Trade Zone.”