State warns of strict enforcement over persistent gridlock, non-compliance along Lekki–Epe corridor….
The Lagos State Government has issued a November 10 deadline to the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to fully comply with the e-call-up system regulating truck movements along the Lekki–Epe corridor.
The warning was issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who said failure to comply with the state’s digital traffic management system would attract strict enforcement measures.
The directive follows a series of engagements between the government and NUPENG officials over alleged violations of the e-call-up procedures, including cash collection on highways and indiscriminate truck parking.
Traffic Disruptions and Non-Compliance
Osiyemi noted that NUPENG’s failure to abide by the e-call-up system had worsened traffic congestion along the corridor and disrupted smooth transportation around the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
“The Lagos State Government has given the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) November 10 as a deadline to comply with the e-call-up guidelines,” Osiyemi said, adding that enforcement will follow immediately after the deadline.
The commissioner emphasised that all trucks must undergo validation and clearance before gaining access to designated holding parks, a process many NUPENG members have continued to ignore.
During the meeting, NUPENG representatives reportedly assured the government that they would engage their members to ensure compliance and resolve other outstanding issues.
Background: The E-Call-Up System
The e-call-up platform was introduced by the Lagos State Government to regulate truck movements, ease congestion, and prevent gridlock around the Lekki–Epe Expressway, a key route serving the Lekki Free Trade Zone and Dangote Refinery.
Initially slated for launch on August 1, 2024, the project officially commenced on September 23, 2024, after a brief postponement. It was temporarily suspended in March 2025 but later resumed operations.
Under the system, trucks are required to book access digitally and move only through approved holding parks, including:
- Hog Marketing Ltd., Okorisan, Epe
- Nilmage Two4Seven, Poka, Epe
- Goldspeed Freight Agency Ltd., opposite the Dangote Refinery
- Diamond Star Ports and Terminal Ltd., Abule Panu
- Tal Concept Ltd., HFP Brick Industry, Lekki–Epe Expressway
In July 2024, the government and key transport unions including NUPENG, NARTO, IPMAN, and the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria agreed on a ₦10,000 enforcement fee for trucks using the corridor, following protests over an earlier ₦12,500 levy.
Despite the agreement, reports indicate that NUPENG members have failed to comply, prompting the state to set November 10 as the final deadline for adherence.
Next Steps
The Lagos State Government says it remains committed to ensuring orderliness along the Lekki–Epe axis through technology-driven transport solutions and will commence enforcement operations if NUPENG fails to comply by the stated date.
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