{
  "id": 11061368,
  "title": "Truck operators seek reforms to Lekki call-up system",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/truck-operators-seek-reforms-to-lekki-call-up-system-11061368",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T00:06:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/truck-operators-seek-reforms-to-lekki-call-up-system/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lagos State Truck and Cargo Operators Committee (LASTCOC) has called for reforms to the existing truck call-up arrangement along the Lekki–Epe axis, addressing the need for greater efficiency in cargo evacuation and traffic congestion. The stakeholders at the transport stakeholder meeting, chaired by Mr Maroof Olawale Musa, discussed the persistent challenges affecting truck movement in maritime corridors and the need to prevent traffic crises, accidents, and loss of life. The committee emphasized the importance of cooperation between truck owners, drivers, terminal operators, and other stakeholders in restoring sanity, compliance, and safety across Lagos' major port corridors.",
  "summary": "Truck operators in Lagos are calling for a review of the Lekki call-up system to address traffic challenges and improve cargo evacuation from the ports. Read More: https://punchng.com/truck-operators-seek-reforms-to-lekki-call-up-system/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Truck operators seek reforms to Lekki call-up system",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/truck-operators-seek-reforms-to-lekki-call-up-system",
        "published": "2026-10-01T00:00:53.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}