{
  "id": 12744943,
  "title": "Lekki port tightens truck controls to ease congestion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/lekki-port-tightens-truck-controls-to-ease-congestion",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-08T00:32:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lekki-port-tightens-truck-controls-to-ease-congestion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Ports Authority and stakeholders are working together to implement stricter controls on truck movements along the Lekki Port corridor to alleviate congestion. The Lekki Port Manager, Emmanuel Anda, announced that trucks should utilize a single lane to allow for better flow of other vehicles, in line with a directive from the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State. The Chief Operating Officer of the Lekki Free Port Terminal, Ajay Harlal Tyagi, introduced a one-container, one-booking system to prevent duplicate bookings, while a radio-frequency identification system aimed at improving access control and reducing truck turnaround times is already in place. However, the Managing Director of Call-Up Technology, Timi Koleolu, noted that the agreed standard operating procedure is not being fully implemented, urging truckers to utilize designated parks and complete the booking process before proceeding to the port. Importers are urging for faster processing of port debit notes, while the Lagos State Government has mandated the electronic call-up system across the corridor. Despite agreements with transport unions on the use of designated parks, their observance remains incomplete, and the ministry is collaborating with Lekki Worldwide Investment to ensure orderly truck movement and maintain accessibility for other road users. Stakeholders have also expressed concerns about trucks being turned back at the port gate, repeated attempts to gain unauthorized entry, and returning through one-way routes. All parties have agreed to inspect designated truck transit parks to evaluate their facilities and utilization, with Anda anticipating a reduction in congestion within a month.",
  "summary": "Lekki Port and stakeholders are tightening truck movement controls, using an e-call-up system and designated parks to ease traffic congestion on the corrid Read More: https://punchng.com/lekki-port-tightens-truck-controls-to-ease-congestion/",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian Ports Authority and stakeholders tighten truck controls at Lekki Port.",
    "Single lane and one-container, one-booking system implemented to ease congestion.",
    "Radio-frequency identification system improves access control and reduces turnaround times."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Stricter truck controls along the Lekki Port corridor aim to alleviate congestion, with stakeholders working together to implement new measures, including designated parks and electronic call-up systems, to improve traffic flow and reduce turnaround times.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Lekki port tightens truck controls to ease congestion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/lekki-port-tightens-truck-controls-to-ease-congestion-12746118",
        "published": "2026-10-08T00:40:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}