Enforcement of e-call up begins in Lekki-Epe corridor, wrath of law awaits defaulters
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L-R: Mr Wale Musa, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Lagos State, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Transportation Commissioner, addressed stakeholders on full compliance
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.
According to the media statement from the transportation ministry, enforcement of the e-call up had begun hence, the State Government urged Truckers to comply with the system and reap the benefits of the e-call up in improved travel time among others.
The statement noted that as the government drastically soft-pedalled on the full enforcement launched on 24th January 2025, which led to the release of 22 trucks arrested, the new flag off date of 1St March surely would not be business as usual, the state government warned.
However, the statement warned that under the new dispensation that started from 1st March 2025, “a”ll violators will be apprehended and made to face the full wrath of the law”.
Appraising what transpired in the initial full enforcement flagged off 24th January 2025, the transportation ministry reported that, “10 trucks were 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”.
The report added that “on Friday 21st February, 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”.
The transportation ministry report revealed that “the suspects and trucks have all been released as a 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”.
It noted that the new dispensation that started 1st of March would not allow business as usual for truckers as the law would be made to run its full cause/course.
The report reiterated “The Lagos State Government remains committed to providing a conducive environment for the success of all stakeholders situated and operating along the Lekki-Epe axis, and, by extension, the state as a whole”.
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