- IPMAN Suspends Strike
- The initial strike action was triggered by the introduction of the new e-call-up levy
- No agreement on the cost of the E-Call system has been reached yet
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has suspended its ongoing industrial action in response to the Lagos State Government’s decision to engage in dialogue over the contentious N12,500 electronic call-up levy imposed on tankers along the Lekki–Epe corridor.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a directive issued to all zonal and depot unit chairmen on Tuesday, IPMAN stated that the move to suspend the strike was prompted by the state government’s formal commitment to discuss the matter with key stakeholders, including IPMAN’s National Executive Committee and the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), to seek an “amiable resolution.”
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The initial strike action was triggered by the introduction of the new e-call-up levy and accompanying charges, which operators have criticized as arbitrary and an additional burden on the cost of doing business.
A statement signed by IPMAN’s National Secretary, James Terlumun Tor, read in part, “The above subject matter from the letter forwarded on the 13th June 2025 refers.
“The Lagos State Government has agreed to engage the National Executive Committee of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria and the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners for amicable settlement of the proposed N12,500 levy.
“Sequel to the above, you are directed to suspend the strike action and resume normal work to allow time for amiable resolution. We appreciate your cooperation and urge all IPMAN members to remain united and vigilant as we continue to engage the Lagos State Government in pursuit of a fair and favourable outcome.”
The directive also issued to all zonal and depot unit chairmen, has been shared with key stakeholders in the downstream sector, such as the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, the Petroleum Tanker Drivers branch, and IPMAN’s Board of Trustees.
While the levy is part of Lagos State’s efforts to regulate traffic and logistics operations, marketers argue that such charges could increase operational costs and contribute to petrol price instability across the state if not well-structured.
Yusuf Othman, the National President of the National Association of Road Transport Owners, confirmed the strike’s suspension, with members set to resume fuel loading and a meeting scheduled between stakeholders and the Lagos State Government on Thursday.
Hammed Fashola, National Vice President of IPMAN, also stated that the strike has been suspended and drivers would begin fuel lifting operations immediately.
However, he noted that no agreement on the cost of the E-Call system has been reached yet, with further discussions expected in the near future.
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