Lagos To Begin N10,000 E-Call-Up Fee For Trucks From August 1.
The Lagos State Government and major transport unions have agreed that trucks using the Lekki-Epe corridor will pay a ₦10,000 electronic call-up fee starting from August 1, 2025.
The agreement was reached during a meeting at Dangote Oil Refining Ltd., which was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN).
The gathering was convened by the Lagos State Government and supported by Dangote Industries Ltd.
As part of the preparations for the new system, truck operators are required to register and begin onboarding their vehicles before the enforcement date.
The Lagos Ministry of Transportation is expected to launch awareness campaigns to educate truck drivers and union members on the process.
The new arrangement also mandates that only trucks with approved business within the Lekki Free Zone will be allowed access, while others must stay out of the area.
Approved truck parks along the corridor—equipped with CCTV, toilets, and driver lodges—will serve as holding bays.
The ₦10,000 fee will be used to cover logistics, technology, and enforcement.
According to the authorities, no part of the money will go to the state government’s treasury.
This move is aimed at preventing road congestion and safety issues similar to what happened in Apapa.
The Lekki Residents Association had earlier raised concerns about increasing road accidents involving articulated trucks.
The unions involved have pledged to support the process and ensure their members comply with the new rules to avoid penalties.
The Lagos State Government and major transport unions have agreed that trucks using the Lekki-Epe corridor will pay a ₦10,000 electronic call-up fee starting from August 1, 2025.
The agreement was reached during a meeting at Dangote Oil Refining Ltd., which was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN).
The gathering was convened by the Lagos State Government and supported by Dangote Industries Ltd.
As part of the preparations for the new system, truck operators are required to register and begin onboarding their vehicles before the enforcement date.
The Lagos Ministry of Transportation is expected to launch awareness campaigns to educate truck drivers and union members on the process.
The new arrangement also mandates that only trucks with approved business within the Lekki Free Zone will be allowed access, while others must stay out of the area.
Approved truck parks along the corridor—equipped with CCTV, toilets, and driver lodges—will serve as holding bays.
The ₦10,000 fee will be used to cover logistics, technology, and enforcement.
According to the authorities, no part of the money will go to the state government’s treasury.
This move is aimed at preventing road congestion and safety issues similar to what happened in Apapa.
The Lekki Residents Association had earlier raised concerns about increasing road accidents involving articulated trucks.
The unions involved have pledged to support the process and ensure their members comply with the new rules to avoid penalties.
Lagos To Begin N10,000 E-Call-Up Fee For Trucks From August 1.
The Lagos State Government and major transport unions have agreed that trucks using the Lekki-Epe corridor will pay a ₦10,000 electronic call-up fee starting from August 1, 2025.
The agreement was reached during a meeting at Dangote Oil Refining Ltd., which was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN).
The gathering was convened by the Lagos State Government and supported by Dangote Industries Ltd.
As part of the preparations for the new system, truck operators are required to register and begin onboarding their vehicles before the enforcement date.
The Lagos Ministry of Transportation is expected to launch awareness campaigns to educate truck drivers and union members on the process.
The new arrangement also mandates that only trucks with approved business within the Lekki Free Zone will be allowed access, while others must stay out of the area.
Approved truck parks along the corridor—equipped with CCTV, toilets, and driver lodges—will serve as holding bays.
The ₦10,000 fee will be used to cover logistics, technology, and enforcement.
According to the authorities, no part of the money will go to the state government’s treasury.
This move is aimed at preventing road congestion and safety issues similar to what happened in Apapa.
The Lekki Residents Association had earlier raised concerns about increasing road accidents involving articulated trucks.
The unions involved have pledged to support the process and ensure their members comply with the new rules to avoid penalties.
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