The company responsible for managing the Electronic Call-up System codenamed 'Ètò', launched by the Nigerian Ports Authority to streamline truck movements into and out of port areas, has confirmed that the most recent World Bank assessment of the Apapa and Tincan Island ports supports the experiences reported by industry players since the implementation of Ètò.
As per a statement acquired by The PUNCH , the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of TTP Limited, Jama Onwubuariri, made these comments while responding to the latest World Bank rating.
According to reports, the 2025 Container Port Performance Index, released by the World Bank along with S&P Global Market Intelligence, highlighted Nigeria's Lagos Port Complex (Apapa) and Tincan Island Port as two of the top 20 container ports that have shown significant improvement globally during the past five years.
In the global enhancement ratings, Tincan Island Port secured the 10th position, whereas Lagos Port Complex (Apapa) came in at 12th place, achieving notable progress among container terminals globally from 2020 to 2025.
TTP emphasized that the acknowledgment highlights an impressive improvement in the functional efficiency of Nigeria's most active port routes.
Prior to 2021, long lines of trucks extended from Apapa all the way to Maryland and the Cele Expressway; drivers frequently had to wait between two to three weeks before being able to reach the ports, causing freight transportation expenses to increase by up to 450 percent because of traffic jams and operational problems. In February 2021, TTP Limited, working alongside the Nigerian Ports Authority, launched the Ètò Electronic Call-Up System to digitalize and manage vehicle entry into the Apapa and Tincan port areas, according to the statement.
The company stated that following the launch of Ètò in 2021, the platform has handled over 3.5 million truck movements, contributing to bringing structure and reliability to one of Africa's most active trading hubs.
TTP mentioned that the typical processing time for getting into ports and moving goods out has dropped to two days or fewer: "Logistics expenses related to cargo have decreased by approximately 65 percent, while containerized exports rose by 464 percent from 2020 to 2021. Currently, the system offers live tracking and access management at over 120 sites within the Lagos port network and has achieved full operational availability since its introduction."
TTP credited much of the ports' enhanced efficiency to the ongoing development of the Ètò platform.
The company noted that during the past five years, improvements including export truck pre-screening, simplified reservation processes, real-time vehicle monitoring, sophisticated time-to-turnaround analysis, smart forecasting systems, and stronger collaboration with port partners have decreased delays, boosted freight movement, increased transparency, and reinforced cooperation throughout the supply network.
"Collectively, these enhancements have facilitated the development of a more effective and robust port system, which has contributed to the operational advancements highlighted in the World Bank’s ratings," it noted.
In the meantime, responding to the rankings, Jama Onwubuariri, Managing Director and Co-founder of TTP Limited, stated that five years prior, Apapa and Tincan served as worldwide illustrations of the consequences of inefficiency.
"Currently, they are acknowledged as some of the top improving container terminals globally. This change didn’t occur randomly. It stems from courageous reforms, cooperation within the port network, and the use of technology that has introduced clarity, order, and reliability into vehicle and freight movements. The World Bank's rating confirms what those involved have witnessed firsthand since the launch of Ètò. More effective truck planning leads to quicker cargo removal, enhanced terminal efficiency, reduced transportation expenses, and a stronger seaport industry. We take pride in the fact that Ètò has been crucial in this process. Looking forward, we will keep innovating and introducing smart transport solutions designed to address operational issues not just inside ports, but along entire trade routes and at borders across Africa," Jama said.
He pointed out that the recent World Bank acknowledgment highlights the increasing influence of digital advancements within Nigeria's shipping industry and emphasizes the significance of continued funding for tech-based approaches that enhance trading effectiveness, minimize transportation delays, and boost countrywide competitiveness.
"For TTP, it further highlights the potential to utilize insights gained from the Ètò transition in addressing various transportation and trade issues throughout Africa's ports, logistical routes, and cross-border systems," he added.
TTP Limited is a Nigerian firm specializing in technological and infrastructural services, focused on crafting smart transportation solutions for seaports, supply chain routes, and cross-border systems. With its main product, the Ètò Electronic Call-Up System along with associated transport infrastructure, TTP assists government bodies and business operators in enhancing traffic regulation, entry monitoring, process effectiveness, and commerce promotion within intricate logistical setups.
Supplied by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Syndigate.info ).
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