Key industry stakeholders and members of the media have converged on Lagos for a Thought Leadership Roundtable to discuss port efficiency, digital access control, and modern transit management in Nigeria.
This was put together by the Trucks Transit Parks, TTP, with the theme: “From Gridlock to Growth: Re-Imagining Port Logistics in Nigeria”.
In his remarks, the Managing Director and Co-Founder of TTP, Mr. Jama Onwubuariri, reviewed the progress of the Eto electronic call-up system since its rollout in February 2021. He said the platform has continued to improve access control and reduce traffic congestion around the ports.
He, however, noted challenges, including duplication of truck plate numbers, repeated Terminal Delivery Orders (TDOs), and vehicle stalling on access roads due to gaps in plate number administration and weak enforcement.
Onwubuariri announced that TTP has developed a digital tagging system that assigns trucks a permanent, tamper-proof identity, along with an E-Call Up Interchange Transaction Number that requires terminal operators to verify and process only trucks they have invited.
He said both solutions have been completed and are awaiting regulatory approval.
Onwubuariri appreciated journalists for their continued interest in the sector and reaffirmed TTP’s commitment to transparency and industry learning.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who was represented by the Director of Transport Operations, Engineer Olasunkanmi Ojoworo, commended the initiative, stressing that technology and collaboration remain critical to improving port operations and strengthening economic growth.
The Chairman of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners, AMATO, Mr. Remi Ogungbemi, said the project has brought order to port access and that calls for its cancellation mostly come from those who benefited from the previous chaotic system.
Also, the Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC), Mrs. Jean Anishere, urged stakeholders to sustain support for reforms that enhance port competitiveness.
Presentations during the session focused on digital access control, traffic enforcement, and real-time monitoring, with discussions reflecting lessons from the Apapa corridor and opportunities for broader cooperation, including support for other states and regional partners.
Participants also engaged in a question-and-answer session that addressed misconceptions and provided clarity on ongoing reforms. The session ended with a shared resolve to deepen public awareness and maintain engagement as TTP continues to advance digital traffic management solutions across Nigeria and the West African region.