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· Movement of cargoes in and out of the Lagos seaports has received some respite, as electronics platform that was controlling the traffic is restored, leading to sanity on the ports access roads
· The collapsed port access roads had caused huge economic loss to seaborne trade
· Despite purring in place the electronic platform, the truck operators want improved efficiency at the terminals and reduction of checkpoints on the roads
Movement of cargoes in and out of the Lagos seaports has received some respite, as electronics platform that was controlling the traffic is restored, leading to sanity on the ports access roads. The collapsed port access roads had caused huge economic loss to seaborne trade.
The Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) in partnership with Truck Transit Parks (TTP) Limited and Lagos State government introduced the electronic platform, otherwise known as Eto in February this year, which has faced serious challenges leading to return of gridlock to Apapa corridor in recent times.
Despite purring in place the electronic platform, the truck operators want improved efficiency at the terminals and reduction of checkpoints on the roads. The truck drivers say that they can get Eto card with less problems. Yet, they feel that there is considerable room for improvement. They also complain about frequent harassment by the officials and tow vehicles at the slightest opportunity are impounded and checked.
