The Lagos State government has kicked off the enforcement of the newly deployed e-call-up system in the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s special adviser on transportation, Sola Giwa, said this on Sunday in a statement signed by Bolanle Ogunlola, the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation spokesperson.
Mr Giwa noted that the e-call-up system was to manage the influx of trucks within the axis.
He added that the initiative was crucial in preventing chaotic traffic and indiscriminate parking, preserving the real estate value and ensuring smooth operations along the Ibeju-Lekki axis.
According to him, the state government will oversee traffic management and enforcement of the new system.
Mr Giwa explained that the e-call-up platform would regulate the entry and exit of wet and dry cargo trucks into the free trade zone. He said this would enhance operational efficiency and reduce congestion.
The special adviser stated that over the past few days, representatives from the Ministry of Transportation had actively engaged key stakeholders to discuss the technology’s deployment and ensure that all parties align with its effective use.
He listed the stakeholders to include Pinnacle, Dangote, Lagos Free Zone, Lekki Free Zone, Lekki Port, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), and the Ibeju-Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
“My office is committed to proactively addressing the imminent challenges associated with increased truck activities in the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
“This initiative is a significant step toward sustainable development in the region, ensuring that the Ibeju-Lekki axis remains conducive for commerce and real estate investment,” he said.