The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has removed more than 1,500 illegally parked trucks from the Apapa port corridors in a renewed effort to clear chronic traffic gridlock.
The operation, reported by Leadership, also targeted extortion networks that have long plagued the access roads to Lagos' busiest port terminals.
The crackdown is part of a broader multi-agency task force launched by the NPA to combat the resurgence of congestion choking Lagos port access roads.
By clearing these vehicles, authorities aim to restore seamless cargo movement and reduce the dwell times that have historically inflated logistics costs for importers and exporters using the corridor.
Apapa remains a critical bottleneck for Nigerian trade, and persistent gridlock has previously led to significant delays in customs clearance and increased freight costs.
The NPA's intensified enforcement signals a shift toward stricter operational control, potentially improving throughput efficiency if sustained.