Dunamis Terminal Distances Itself from Ago Palace Gridlock

By Efe Onodjae

Officials of Dunamis Inland Terminal have clarified that the facility is not responsible for the recurring traffic congestion on Ago Palace Way. They argue that the gridlock is mainly caused by the road’s poor condition and seasonal rainfall, rather than truck operations linked to the terminal.

The statement follows a recent Vanguard report that highlighted the return of severe traffic congestion along the Ago Palace corridor. Residents, motorists and business owners complained that journeys that normally take minutes now last several hours.

During a visit to the terminal, which stakeholders have identified as one of the major truck destinations in the area, an official maintained that truck activities at the facility were not contributing to the traffic situation.

The official said that traffic management on the corridor falls under the responsibility of the Lagos State Government, and that the road has been in a deplorable state for years.

“Our trucks are not the cause of the traffic along this road. The road has been bad for a long time. Members of the community sometimes try to repair portions of it using substandard materials, and that is why the road keeps deteriorating,” the official said.

“The traffic you see here is not new. There is usually heavy congestion during the rainy season because the road becomes more difficult to navigate,” the official added.

This position contrasts with concerns raised by stakeholders and residents who blame the growing presence of trucks on the corridor for the recurring gridlock.

In Vanguard’s earlier report, the General Secretary of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO), Sani Mohammed, attributed the congestion to inadequate coordination of truck movements servicing off‑dock terminals along Ago Palace Way. He noted that a proposed truck call‑up arrangement designed to regulate the number of trucks accessing such facilities failed to gain traction, leading to a buildup of vehicles on access roads.

Mohammed also argued that terminal operators should provide effective traffic management systems, including dedicated traffic personnel and adequate holding bays, to prevent trucks from spilling onto public roads.

Meanwhile, our correspondent observed a truck park along the road that could cause accidents at night.

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