If the issue is not resolved within the next 24 to 48 hours, it could result in a nationwide scarcity of petroleum products.
LAGOS — The National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has directed members to halt the programming of tankers at Dangote Refinery depots starting June 16, in protest against the N12,500 E-call up fee introduced by the Lagos State Government for trucks operating along the Lekki-Epe corridor.
In a memo dated June 14, 2025, NARTO President Yusuf Lawal Othman stated, “Despite our continued effort and engagement, we have not reached a consensus on our proposed N2,500 per truck charge, which we believe is more equitable.”
The E-call up system is being implemented in partnership with Call-Up Technologies Limited. NARTO’s protest could trigger nationwide fuel shortages if unresolved within 48 hours.
Othman emphasized the group’s support for the call-up initiative and orderliness, but said the cost must be fair: “We are still trying to see if it can be negotiated… Our members do not want to stop operations.”