By: Admin
LAGOS, South-West Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has commenced the enforcement of the newly deployed e-call-up system in the Lekki Free Trade Zone to streamline truck movements and curb traffic congestion in the area.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, highlighted the system’s importance in preventing chaotic traffic and random truck parking, safeguarding property values, and facilitating smooth operations along the Ibeju-Lekki corridor.
He disclosed this on Sunday in a statement signed by Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation.
Giwa said the government would oversee traffic management and enforce the e-call-up system, which will regulate the entry and exit of both wet and dry cargo trucks within the zone, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and reducing congestion.
The SA explained that the e-call-up platform would regulate the entry and exit of wet and dry cargo trucks into the free trade zone; pointing out that this would enhance operational efficiency and reduce congestion.
Giwa stated that over the past few days, representatives from the Ministry of Transportation had actively engaged key stakeholders to discuss the deployment of the technology and to ensure that all parties align with its effective use.
He listed the stakeholders to includes: 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,” Giwa stated in the release.
(NAN)