The Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) has expressed its support for the Lagos State Government’s reintroduction of the , which is set to become operational along the Lekki-Epe corridor from 16 June.
Alhaji Sulyman Bello, President of LERSA, made this known during an interview in Lagos.
The E-Call-Up system is a scheduling platform designed to control when and how trucks access loading points.
Bello described the implementation of the system as “an emergency antidote, which cannot be subjected to any more delay.”
According to him, the initiative is crucial for safeguarding lives, property, businesses, and infrastructure across the Lekki-Epe corridor.
He explained that the system, which regulates the movement of articulated trucks and tankers, would help prevent a recurrence of the chaotic traffic conditions and infrastructure strain previously witnessed in the area.
He added that the E-Call-Up system would also prevent a repeat of the distressing traffic situation experienced in Apapa.
“It has to be emphasised that our children, wards, spouses, neighbours and stakeholders would have been at the terrible receiving end of unregulated truck/tankers operations within the Lekki Peninsula.
“We, therefore, commend Gov. Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Lagos State transport ministry for the bold initiative which will benefit residents, businesses and stakeholders,” he said.
Bello stated that the association was firmly opposed to any overt or covert attempts to undermine, sabotage, or frustrate the initiative.
He reiterated that the E-Call-Up system was designed to protect the safety of Lekki Peninsula residents, who have had to endure the impact of increased truck movements, resulting in frequent road accidents and environmental pollution.
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He noted that trucking activities had also caused significant damage to public infrastructure and led to persistent traffic congestion lasting several hours, with serious consequences for productivity and revenue.
“Having children in school buses spend three hours in the morning and four hours on the homeward journey has become a reality that perpetually saddens parents and other residents of the Lekki Peninsula.
“The health and safety of Lekki residents and commuters must never be compromised.
“This initiative is long overdue, but its success hinges on decisive and inclusive implementation,” he said.
Bello appealed to stakeholders in the logistics and petroleum sectors to prioritise dialogue over disruption in order to ensure the system’s successful rollout.
He urged all concerned parties to allow the implementation to proceed as scheduled on 16 June, while discussions on any outstanding issues continue.
“Without any shred of doubt, the implementation of the E-Call-Up system is an emergency antidote, which cannot be subjected to any more delay.
“The association pledges its continued commitment to engaging all stakeholders to ensure a safe, efficient, and economically viable transportation ecosystem within the Lekki-Epe axis,” he said.
