Lagos begins full enforcement of e-call up on Lekki-Epe axis

The Lagos State Government has commenced full enforcement of the E-Call Up System, introduced to streamline and regulate truck activities along the Lekki-Epe axis of the state.

The technology-driven e-call-up system has been in the pipeline for over two years in anticipation of large vehicular traffic that will be generated by trucks accessing the Lekki Deep Seaport, Lekki Free Zone, Dangote Refinery, and other industries within the axis.

The state government, in a statement posted on its website on Tuesday, encourages truckers to adhere to the system now that enforcement is fully underway.

The government also disclosed that it held several engagement meetings to educate stakeholders on the benefits of the e-call-up system and gave adequate time for all stakeholders to come on board.

Similarly, the enforcement date was adjourned several times to encourage total integration and willful compliance.

Having been given adequate room for full compliance, enforcement commenced on 24th January 2025, with 10 trucks apprehended but later released as an act of goodwill by the state government, with assurances from the stakeholders to adjust by coming on board the e-call-up system.

However, on Friday, 21st February 2025, 11 trucks were apprehended again for non-compliance, which led to the attack on the enforcement officers and the arrest of some suspects connected with the attack. The suspects and trucks have all been released as a further indication of the government’s support for willful compliance.

The state government warns that these acts of clemency should not be seen as a weakness on the part of the government.

Stakeholders on the axis are cautioned that a total enforcement process will commence on the 1st of March 2025. All violators will be apprehended and made to face the full wrath of the law.

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.