{
  "id": 7915837,
  "title": "Lekki Port stakeholders decry worsening traffic congestion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/lekki-port-stakeholders-decry-worsening-traffic-congestion",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-17T01:22:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lekki-port-stakeholders-decry-worsening-traffic-congestion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stakeholders along the Lekki Deep Seaport axis have expressed concern over worsening traffic congestion, which is impacting port operations. The Lagos State Government is blamed for failing to enforce traffic rules effectively along the axis. The deployment of an electronic call-up system to regulate truck movement into and out of the port areas is already operational, but the lack of use of designated truck parks for traffic management is a major challenge. Investors in truck park facilities are concerned about the declining patronage, which could lead to losses. The Managing Director of Lekki World, Mr Adeola Olusodo, stated that efforts are underway to address the situation, while a trucker highlighted the difficulties faced by truckers in securing call-up tickets before reaching the port. The Port Manager, Nigerian Ports Authority, Lekki Port, Mr Emmanuel Anda, attributed the poor enforcement to the NPA's non-involvement in the formulation of the truck call-up system. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Seun Osiyemi, acknowledged the congestion but stated that it is temporary, caused by rumours of petroleum product price hikes. The Lagos State Government plans to intensify enforcement efforts along the Apapa and Lekki Port corridors.",
  "summary": "Stakeholders at Lekki Port lament worsening traffic congestion, blaming the Lagos State Government for failing to enforce traffic rules for truck movement. Read More: https://punchng.com/lekki-port-stakeholders-decry-worsening-traffic-congestion/",
  "key_points": [
    "Lagos State Government blamed for ineffective enforcement of traffic rules along the axis.",
    "Efforts underway to address congestion, but truckers face difficulties securing call-up tickets."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The worsening traffic congestion along the Lekki Deep Seaport axis means port operations are being impacted, with stakeholders blaming the Lagos State Government's failure to enforce traffic rules and investors facing losses.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Lekki Port stakeholders decry worsening traffic congestion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/lekki-port-stakeholders-decry-worsening-traffic-congestion-7918123",
        "published": "2026-09-17T01:36:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}