Lagos Govt Invests, Launches E-Truck Call Up

The Lagos State Government has formally unveiled the E-Call Up System in an effort to better control truck movements in the Lekki-Epe corridor and reduce traffic congestion brought on by articulated vehicles.

The unveiling which took place on Monday, September 23, 2024, It is projected to improve logistics, expedite traffic flow, and shorten wait times in the Lekki Free Trade Zone.

August 1, 2024 was the original rollout date; however, it was postponed. Today is the introduction of the E-Call Up System.

Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, made the statement on Monday via his official X (formerly Twitter) account.

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The statement also noted that the E-Call Up System serves as a sustainable, technology-driven solution designed to optimize truck scheduling and coordination, significantly improving transportation efficiency in the area.

“To avert severe congestion by articulated truck and improve the efficiency of logistics operations within the Lekki-Epe Free Trade Zone corridor, the Lagos State Government has commenced the E-Call Up System for managing truck movements within the axis from today 23rd September 2024.

“The E-Call Up system is a sustainable, effective and technology-driven solution of truck movement in the Lekki-Epe corridor,” the statement read in part.

The statement also noted that the E-Call Up System will ease movement of people by reducing traffic congestion and improving access to jobs and services, while promoting economic growth by enhancing logistics efficiency and stimulating business activities in the region.