The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reassured stakeholders that port operations will remain uninterrupted as it reviews the expired contract governing the Electronic Truck Call-Up System (ETO).
The agreement between the NPA and Truck Transit Park Ltd (TTP), which manages the ETO platform, ended in February. While the review is ongoing, the Authority emphasized that efficiency and seamless cargo movement remain top priorities.
In a statement, NPA’s General Manager of Corporate Communications, Ikechukwu Onyemekara, noted that provisions within the expired agreement guarantee operational stability.
“There are options under the expired agreement to be adopted to ensure that necessary arrangements are in place for business continuity by the parties that would ensure that operations are not disrupted in any way,” Onyemekara said.
He described the review as a routine administrative process aligned with global best practices, stressing the Authority’s commitment to preserving the gains achieved since the system’s introduction.
Launched in 2021 to address the Apapa gridlock, the ETO platform requires trucks to pre-book access slots before approaching the ports. The system has since restored order to port logistics, reduced congestion, and improved cargo evacuation and vessel turnaround times.
Industry observers say the NPA’s reassurance will bolster investor confidence, especially as the Authority pursues broader modernization initiatives to enhance competitiveness.
While the review continues, the NPA pledged transparency, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement in shaping the next phase of the call-up system. Efforts to reach TTP’s Managing Director, Mr. Onwubuariri, for comment were unsuccessful.
For now, the regulator’s message is clear: port operations remain steady, and business continuity is assured.