Lagos State government said it will begin full enforcement of the E-call-up system, introduced to streamline and regulate truck activities along Lekki-Epe axis on March 1.
Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Transportation, Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola said this in a statement yesterday in Lagos.
Ogunlola said the technology-driven e-call-up system had been in the pipeline for over two years in anticipation of large vehicular traffic that would be generated by trucks assessing the Lekki Deep Seaport, Lekki Free Zone, Dangote Refinery and other industries within the axis.
“With enforcement now in full effect, the state government urges truckers to comply with the system, as several meetings were held to educate stakeholders on the benefits of the e-call up.
“Adequate time was also given for all stakeholders’ to come on board. Similarly, the enforcement date was adjourned severally to encourage total integration and willful compliance.
“Having been given adequate room for full compliance, enforcement commenced on January 24 with 10 trucks apprehended.
“They were later released as an act of goodwill by the state government with assurance from stakeholders to adjust by coming on board,” she said.
She added that however, on Friday, February 21, 11 trucks were apprehended again for non-compliance, which led to attack of the enforcement officers and the arrest of some suspects connected with the attack.
She noted that the suspects and trucks had all been released as further indication of government’s support for willful compliance.
“The state government warns that these acts of clemency should not be seen as weakness.
“Stakeholders on the axis are cautioned that total enforcement process will commence from March 1, all violators will be apprehended and made to face the full wrath of the law.
“The state government remains committed to providing a conducive environment for the success of all stakeholders situated and operating along the Lekki-Epe axis, and, by extension, the state as a whole,” she said.
