TTP Eyes Logistics Hub in 24 Nigerian States, Sets to Replicate Eto Call-up System in Ghana, Togo, Ivory Coast Others

—To Partner ECOWAS on Rest Stops Along Lagos-Abidjan Corridor

—As Eto Call-up System Saves Nigerian Ports $1.7million Annually

By DAPO OLAWUNI

Frontline logistics solution company, Truck Transit Park Limited (TTP) has indicated expansion plans beyond its current Eto Call-up system currently being operated at Apapa port, even as it is working on a proposed network of trailer parks and logistics hub across 24 States in Nigeria.

Speaking during a press parley in Apapa on Wednesday, Managing Director of TTP, Mr Jamal Onwubuariri also revealed that the company is working on a regional plan for countries within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as regards creation of rest stops along the Lagos-Abidjan Corridor.

Speaking, Jamal said the Eto Call-Up System in Apapa has been largely successful even as it is currently saving the nation $1.7million annually as the traffic congestion in Apapa was hitherto causing a whooping N2.5trillion annual losses to the nation.

He said that Apapa was used as a test case, but now, the technology is set to be deployed across other States with traffic challenges and even across other African ports including Port in Ghana, Togo, Benin Republic and Ivory Coast.

“Our technology can be deployed in a number of different scenarios and different situations. We are speaking to 24 state governments who have traffic management issues, so, our hands are really very busy.

“Across West Africa, we have seen that ports in Lome, in Tema, and in Abidjan have similar problems as we have here.
It may not be at the same height and level as we have, but they have pockets of the same problem that we have. 

“And in speaking to them, in fact, two out of these three ports I’ve mentioned, have said, they would like us to replicate what we did in Apapa to their ports. 

“So, because we’re a Nigerian company and people are afraid of Nigerians, there are a lot of things that we need to do to make them comfortable to work with a Nigerian company. So, those conversations are ongoing” he said

Recall that TTP in partnership with Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) had introduced the Ètò electronic call-up system in 2021 to ease traffic congestions which was affecting ease of doing business at the ports and causing a whooping N2.5trillion annual losses.

Speaking on the achievements of the company so far, Jamal said that over 3 million truck trips has been successfully scheduled through Ètò since inception.

“Drastic reduction in gridlock and improved truck and cargo turnaround time.
Enhanced compliance with Minimum Safety Standards for trucks.
Introduction of smarter payment platforms to improve the ease of payments for bookings.

“Ongoing partnerships with the Nigerian Ports Authority, terminal operators, security agencies, unions, and associations to sustain progress.
Continuous upgrades to the Ètò platform—closing loopholes, tightening controls, and enhancing user experience.

“This is not just about technology; it is about restoring confidence in the possibility that our ports can be efficient and compete favourably with others in the region.

“Recently, I had the privilege of embarking on a strategic trip across the ECOWAS subregion. What I experienced was both sobering and inspiring. From Lagos to Ouagadougou, Abidjan, Monrovia, and other West African routes, the story is similar: heavy reliance on trucking, coupled with bottlenecks at borders, tolls, and highway corridors.

“The traffic management platform TTP has built in Nigeria is not just a national solution. Ètò is a model that would be scaled regionally. Imagine if every ECOWAS country operated a harmonised port truck scheduling, rest stop, and electronic tolling system that supports the multiple currencies used in the region—how much faster goods would move, how much cheaper trade would become, and how much closer we would be to realising the promise of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

“TTP stands ready to play in that space, to collaborate with ECOWAS and support regional governments in deploying technology that will make seamless intra-African trade not just a vision, but a reality” he said