Members of the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) have been ordered to instruct their representatives at the Dangote Refinery loading depots to suspend the programming of tankers for loading petroleum products.
The order is reportedly in protest against the enforcement of the E-call-up system at the Lekki Port corridor by the Lagos State Government.
If not resolved in the next 24 to 48 hours, the development could lead to a scarcity of petroleum products nationwide.
Speaking in a memo signed by NARTO President, Mr. Yusuf Lawal Othman, the body kicked against the N12,500 fee imposed for the E-call-up service.
The above is being implemented by the Lagos State Government in partnership with Call-Up Technologies Limited.
According to Othman, NARTO had proposed a payment of N2,500 per truck, instead of the N12,500 charge being demanded.
He noted that no consensus has been reached on the fee structure despite several engagements with relevant stakeholders.
Dated June 14, 2025, part of the memo reads, “This is to formally address the recent directive issued by the Lagos State Government regarding the commencement of the N12,500 E-call up system for trucks operating along the Lekki-Epe corridor.
“Despite our continued effort and engagement, we have not reached a consensus with the relevant authorities on our proposed N2,500 per truck charge, which we believe is more equitable and reflective of the current economic realities.
“In light of this unresolved issue, effective from June 16, 2025, all transporters are strongly advised to instruct their depot representatives to suspend the programming of trucks for movement along the Lekki-Epe Corridor until a mutually agreeable resolution is achieved.
“We appreciate your cooperation and urge all members to remain united and vigilant as we continue to engage the Lagos State Government in pursuit of a fair and sustainable outcome.”
