Truckers Protest N400,000 Extortion on Apapa and Tin-Can Port Roads
Truckers Stage Protest Over Rampant Extortion on Port Access Roads Maritime truck owners and drivers have taken to the streets in protest over widespread extortion along Apapa and Tin-Can Island port access roads , with many claiming they are forced to pay between N250,000 and N400,000 per truck just to gain access. The demonstration, which began at the Lillypond Truck Park in Ijora and spread to both ports, highlights how illegal tolls and racketeering are crippling businesses and slowing cargo movement. “This isn’t just about money—it’s about survival,” said one protesting driver. “We’re being bled dry before we even reach the port.” Cartels Exploit System Through Black Market Call-Up Tickets Truckers revealed that call-up tickets—meant to regulate entry into the ports—are being sold illegally by cartels at exorbitant prices. What should be a straightforward process has turned into a costly […]