The Electronic Call-Up System of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has officially taken off in Onne, Rivers State, with truck park owners and operators fully backing the initiative.

This move aims to put an end to the persistent gridlock at the Eastern Port axis, which has been a major challenge for years.

The system is designed to regulate truck movement within and around the port area, ensuring safety for residents, businesses, and schoolchildren in the vicinity.

Stakeholders believe that the Electronic Call-Up System will restore order, enhance port efficiency, and safeguard investments in the trucking and logistics value chain.

This development is a significant step towards addressing the long-standing challenges at the Onne Port, and truck park owners are optimistic that it will bring an end to the congestion that has plagued the area for years.

Reacting to the development, the Chairman of the Nigerian Port Consultative Council (NPCC), Onne Chapter, Mr Godwin Ololuke, announced that preparations have been concluded for the electronic call-up system along the Onne Port corridor.

Ololuke explained that truck park owners and the system consultant recently met with the management of the NPA through the Port Manager in Onne.

He added that the initiative aims to regulate the movement of trucks within and around the port area to ensure safety for all stakeholders, including schoolchildren and nearby residents.

A truck driver, Mr Johnbull Igbikiowubo, who spoke with journalists, stated that the e-call-up system is a welcome development that needs to be embraced by every stakeholder.

“The cooperation of all stakeholders is essential to ensure its success for the benefit of everyone involved and the nation’s economy,” Igbikiowubo said.

Similarly, an official of Waterhouses Marine and Logistics Limited, Olumide Ibitolu, said the ongoing disorder was caused by efforts to register trucks under the new system. (Daily Trust)