STAKEHOLDERS ADOPT NEW E-CALL-UP SYSTEM TO EASE TRAFFIC AT LAGOS PORTS
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
In a bold move to address the perennial traffic gridlock plaguing the Lagos port corridors, key stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime and transport sectors have agreed to adopt a reformed Electronic Call-Up (E-Call-Up) system. The resolution was reached at a strategic meeting held in Lagos on July 15, 2025, with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Lagos State Government, Nigeria Police, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, and industry operators in attendance.
The meeting underscored the need for a technology-driven solution to manage truck movements efficiently and eliminate human interference in the call-up process. Participants acknowledged that the existing system had been compromised by manual interventions and racketeering, leading to widespread congestion and economic losses.
It was resolved that the new E-Call-Up system would operate through a unified, transparent digital platform capable of tracking and scheduling trucks through automated means. Satellite parks will be equipped with real-time monitoring tools, and truck movement will be closely tracked using advanced technologies such as automatic number plate recognition and RFID.
During the meeting, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello-Koko, reaffirmed the agency’s readiness to work with security operatives, technology providers, and other stakeholders to implement the reformed system effectively. He stressed that the goal is to create a seamless logistics environment that boosts efficiency and supports national economic growth.
The Lagos State Government, through its Commissioner for Transportation, also expressed firm support for the initiative, pledging to enforce compliance and eliminate any form of extortion or unauthorized control by unions. The State emphasized that the new system would significantly improve traffic flow and commercial activity along the port axis.
The redesigned E-Call-Up system is expected to be fully operational before the end of 2025, marking a new era of accountability and orderliness in Nigeria’s port logistics chain.
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