- Lagos Begins 24-Hour Traffic Enforcement, Targets Smooth Festive Movement
- … Customs Introduces Cargo Tracking System
- LASTMA personnel have been strategically deployed to key traffic corridors
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rolled out a 24-hour traffic control operation across the state as part of efforts to ensure free vehicular movement and safety during the festive season.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the initiative, tagged “Operation Ember Months Stability,” also involves a multi-agency crackdown on illegal structures in major urban areas contributing to traffic congestion.
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According to Bakare-Oki, LASTMA personnel have been strategically deployed to key traffic corridors including Ikorodu Road, Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Lekki-Epe Corridor, and Agege Motor Road.
He said the operation aims to improve traffic flow, enhance public safety, and enforce environmental and traffic regulations across the state. “We are committed to ensuring smooth movement and public order during this busy period,” he noted.
Meanwhile, in a related development, the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially launched the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS), a digital innovation designed to enhance national security, trade facilitation, and revenue generation across Nigeria’s ports.
The pilot phase of the project was conducted on November 5, 2025, using a container designated for the Kano/Jigawa Area Command, marking the first live deployment of the technology for real-time cargo monitoring.
Speaking at the launch, the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Apapa Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, described the ECTS as a strategic innovation that allows customs officers to monitor cargo movement electronically from departure to destination.
“The system uses electronic seals and handheld devices to track containers, ensuring transparency, preventing tampering, and eliminating diversion of goods in transit,” Oshoba said.
He explained that the Apapa Command serves as the pilot stage for the nationwide rollout of the technology, which is expected to reduce reliance on physical escorts and improve efficiency in customs operations.
Oshoba commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, for his reform-driven leadership and commitment to automation and innovation within the service.
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