Lagosians waste four hours in traffic daily  – Govt

Lagosians waste four hours in traffic daily  – Govt

– LASG to begin E-call up on Lekk-Epe road Monday

The Lagos State Government says Lagosians lose an average of four hours daily in traffic congestion, resulting in an estimated N4 trillion in annual economic loss.
Speaking during a recent appearance on TVC News, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, said to enhance logistics coordination, ease traffic congestion, and improve road safety, the Lagos 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 Lekk-Epe corridor.
Giwa said 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.

According to him, the digital system 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, disorderly loading and unloading activities along major logistics routes.
Giwa said, “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 said the E-call-up platform would aiso collect vital travel and cargo information, enabling efficient allocation of designated parking spaces.

He said that the facilities would be equipped with basic amenities such as rest-rooms, kitchens, and electricity to ensure the comfort and safety of drivers.
Giwa further disclosed that the government had approved seven dedicated truck parks along the Lekk-Epe axis to support the system’s implementation.
He said the policy was the outcome of over two years of extensive stakeholders engagement and formed a critical part of the state’s broader transportation reform agenda aimed at transforming Lagos into a smart city.