DEADLINE: 31ST JANUARY, 2023
LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT
BLOCK 17, THE SECRETARIAT, ALAUSA, IKEJA
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CERTIFICATION OF SATELLITE TRUCK PARK (HOLDING BAYS) TO SERVICE LEKKI-EPE CORRIDOR AND THE DEEP SEAPORT VIA E-CALL UP
(A) INTRODUCTION
This is to formally inform Logistic/Marine Stakeholders and the general public that the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, (MOT), is introducing an e-call up system for trucks ingressing the Lekki Deep Seaport. The objective is to make Truck Parks the transit point for trucks accessing Deep Seaport Complex and Lekki Free Trade Zone corridor.
The Ministry hereby invites interested reputable and competent truck park owners/operators to forward their applications for certification for the proposed satellite truck park which must be within Lekki-Epe axis of Lagos State.
It is pertinent to state that upon certification of the truck park and commencement of operations, only trucks from the certified satellite truck parks will be allowed access into the Lekki-Epe corridor via the e-call up system.
(B) MINIMUM STANDARD FOR SATELLITE TRUCK PARKS
Below are the acceptable minimum criteria expected for the truck park before its certification and registration on the platform for the e-call up system.
(I) Truck Park shall be fenced and have 24-hour security
(II) Truck Park shall have a gate and automated access control
(III) Truck Park shall have a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
(IV) Truck Park shall have adequate conveniences for at least 1 toilet per 15 people.
(V) Truck Park shall have 24- hour power supply (electricity) and well illuminated
(VI) Truck Park shall have running water
(VII) The Tarmac (flooring) of truck parks shall be paved.
(VIII) Truck Park shall have the capacity to hold a minimum of One Hundred (100) trucks
(IX) Provision shall be made for canteen and relaxation spot.
(X) Truck Park shall not be located within the Port Precinct.
(XI) Truck Park shall provide Office for the Vehicle Inspection Services and Transport Operation Compliance Unit (TOCU) for seamless inspection of trucks/articulated vehicles.
(XII) All parks shall have firefighting equipment certified by the State Fire and Rescue Service.
(XIII) Truck Park must be 15km recline away from Eleko Junction.
In addition to the above listed conditions, interested truck owners operators are to attach evidence of incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years.
(C) SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DOCUMENT
The expression of interest for the certification of satellite truck parks shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to; the PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION and clearly marked EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE CERTIFICATION Of SATELLITE TRUCK PARKS TO SERVICE LEKKI-EPE AND DEEP SEAPORT COMPLEX PUBLIC NOTICE. All submissions must reach the Ministry before the Issuance of the Letter of Certification. All submissions must reach the Ministry on or before 31 January, 2023.
Please note that a verification team of Officers from the Ministry will visit the Satellite Truck Park before the issuance of Letter of Certification.
Further enquiries, please contact the Director, Transport Operations, e-mail; olasunkanmi.ojowuro@lagosstate.gov.ng
SIGNED
PERMANENT SECRETARY
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
