IPMAN Urges Lagos To Reduce E-Call-Up Fee To ₦2,500

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has appealed to the Lagos State Government to reduce the electronic call-up system parking charge from ₦12,500 to ₦2,500.

This appeal was made by IPMAN’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Chinedu Ukadike, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.

Ukadike explained that the request is essential to prevent a possible increase in petrol prices at filling stations.

According to NAN, the Lagos State Government, through the Electronic Call-up Systems Company, recently raised the parking fee for trucks from ₦2,500 to ₦12,500.

The hike in charges led to a protest on Monday, during which truck drivers halted operations, disrupting supply from the Dangote Refinery and Lekki Deep Seaport.

Ukadike noted that stakeholders at a recent meeting collectively agreed that the fee should revert to ₦2,500, describing the current charge as too steep.

“The imposed amount is exorbitant and unbearable for marketers. It will inevitably lead to an increase in the pump price of petrol,” Ukadike stated.

He stressed that their primary objective is to maintain energy stability and national security.

At the same time, truck drivers under the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and Petroleum Tanker Drivers also staged a protest along the Lekki-Epe axis.

NARTO’s National President, Yusuf Othman, confirmed that loading operations have been temporarily suspended in protest against the new charge.

“We’ve not declared a strike, only suspended loading at Lekki Port and Dangote Refinery because ₦12,500 per truck is too high,” he said.

Othman further explained that while the group supports the use of electronic call-up systems, the pricing must be affordable and practical.

He also mentioned that talks are ongoing with officials from the Lagos State Government to reach a mutually acceptable resolution.