The Lagos State government on Friday said that Lagosians lose an average of four hours daily due to traffic congestion, resulting in an estimated N4 trillion in annual economic losses.
 
Speaking during an appearance on TVC News, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, explained that to enhance logistics coordination, ease traffic congestion, and improve road safety, the state government had announced the enforcement of an Electronic Call-Up (E-Call-Up) system, with effect from Monday, June 16, 2025, for all tankers and articulated vehicles operating along the Lekki-Epe corridor.
 
Giwa explained that all tanker and articulated vehicle drivers entering Lagos to load or offload goods must now register and schedule their movement through the E-call-up platform, saying the digital system is designed to coordinate truck movements, reduce indiscriminate roadside parking, and minimise disruptions to other road users. 
  
He attributed much of the economic losses incurred by residents to unregulated parking, disorderly loading and unloading activities along major logistics routes. 
  
“Under the new system, tanker operators will be required to upload their Authority to Load (ATL) and pre-book assigned parking slots before arriving in Lagos,” he noted.
 
He said the E-cal-up platform will also collect vital travel and cargo information, enabling efficient allocation of designated parking spaces. Giwa said the government has approved seven dedicated truck parks along the Lekki-Epe axis to support the system’s implementation. 
 
He emphasised that the policy was the outcome of over two years of extensive stakeholder engagement and forms a critical part of the state’s broader transportation reform agenda aimed at transforming Lagos into a smart, resilient, and livable city.