Tanker drivers in Lagos State have announced plans to suspend the loading of petroleum products starting Monday.
The decision is due to concerns over the N12,500 fee per truck for the E-Call Up system operating along the Lekki-Epe Corridor.
The E-Call Up system, introduced by the Lagos State Government, aims to regulate the movement of articulated vehicles, including tankers, to ensure smoother traffic flow and prevent congestion similar to what was previously experienced in Apapa.
The state’s Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, recently reiterated that the system was designed to promote order and efficiency in the movement of heavy-duty vehicles.
Members of the National Association of Road Transport Owners, NARTO, have expressed dissatisfaction with the cost.
The association insists it can only afford to pay N2,500 per truck instead of the mandated N12,500.