The Lagos State Government on Friday revealed that Lagosians lose an average of four hours daily 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 gridlock, and improve road safety, the government will begin enforcement of an Electronic Call-Up (E-Call-Up) system for all tankers and articulated vehicles operating along the Lekki-Epe corridor, effective Monday, June 16, 2025.

Giwa said all tanker and articulated vehicle drivers entering Lagos to load or offload goods must now register and schedule their movements through the E-Call-Up platform.

The digital system, he noted, is designed to coordinate truck movements, reduce indiscriminate roadside parking, and minimize disruptions to other road users.

He attributed much of the gridlock to unregulated parking and 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,” Giwa said.

He added that the platform will also collect vital travel and cargo information to enable efficient allocation of designated parking spaces.

The approved truck parks will be equipped with basic amenities such as restrooms, kitchens, and electricity to ensure driver comfort and safety, he said.

Giwa disclosed that the government has approved seven dedicated truck parks along the Lekki-Epe axis to support the system’s implementation.

He emphasized that the policy is 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.