From August 1, 2025, truck drivers heading to Lekki Deep Seaport will be required to pay ₦10,000 to access the terminal, as part of a new electronic call-up system aimed at reducing traffic and making cargo movement more efficient.

The decision was reached during a major meeting between key stakeholders — including the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Lagos State Government, IPMAN, NUPENG, and NARTO.

The new system is designed to manage truck movements and prevent the kind of gridlock that has plagued port corridors in the past. Modeled after the “Eto” system used at Lagos ports, this system will ensure that only trucks with approved appointments can enter the seaport.

A top official from the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation said the N10,000 fee was agreed upon after careful consultations to ensure the process is fair and transparent.

“This fee is tied directly to the services provided and is necessary to keep the system efficient,” the official explained.

While truckers and logistics operators have accepted the new system, they are calling on the authorities to ensure it is smoothly implemented, with strong tech support to avoid delays and abuse by officials.

If successful, the system is expected to bring order to the chaotic traffic scenes often seen around the Ibeju-Lekki axis, especially with the growing activity at the Lekki Port.

Authorities have promised strict enforcement backed by the right infrastructure and manpower.