NPA to Crack Down on Traffic Violators, Illegal Truck Parks at Lekki Port

By Saheed Olatunji, Reporter

To improve safety and cargo movement, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) will now punish anyone breaking port rules along the Lekki Port road.

Speaking at a Lekki Port stakeholders’ meeting, Port Manager Emmanuel Anda warned that operators violating established rules and regulations would face sanctions.

Anda emphasised that strict compliance with the Port Standing Orders (PSO) is critical to maintaining order along the access corridor, ensuring smooth cargo and truck movement, and preventing disruptions to port efficiency

He stressed that all Lekki Port stakeholders must follow approved procedures, warning that violations will no longer be tolerated.

The port manager reiterated that an orderly, efficient corridor is vital to the competitiveness of Nigeria’s maritime sector, especially as Lekki Port handles a growing share of international trade.

He said:”We cannot allow one person, two people or any group of people to tarnish the image of this entire setup. This is an image-making platform for the country, and nobody is going to sit back and allow any individual or group to damage the reputation of the technology, the Nigerian Ports Authority or Lagos ports. That will not be allowed.”

Anda said the authority would strengthen communication and coordination among the various stakeholders operating along the corridor to ensure seamless port operations.

He also urged the promoters of the Electronic Call up system to integrate with its technology with other stakeholders for ease of seamless operation.

Speaking in a similar vein, Mike Idike, an official of Call-up Technologies, said the system was ready and willing to electronically integrate all relevant stakeholders to facilitate seamless cargo evacuation and improve efficiency along the port corridor.

Idike explained that there is already a system integration with the truck parks, and it was designed in two stages.

“The first stage requires a truck operator to make a booking through the Vehicle Booking System (VBS). The second stage is that the VBS cannot be printed until the truck has checked into an approved truck park.” He added.