Dangote Cement Transport Wins Award For Championing Transport Industry Development

Dangote Cement Transport has been honoured with the Champion of Transport Industry Development Award by the Transport Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN).

The award was in recognition of the company’s contributions to advancing road transport operations, safety standards and logistics efficiency in Nigeria.

The award was presented during the third Transport Summit organised by TCAN in Lagos, which brought together key stakeholders, policymakers, regulators and industry leaders to discuss strategies for transforming Nigeria’s transport sector.

The head of Dangote Cement Transport, Mr. Murilo Silva, received the award on behalf of the Transport management.

Silva described the recognition as a testament to the hard work, dedication and professionalism of the company’s transport workforce, drivers, safety teams and operational partners.

“We are deeply honoured to receive this award from the Transport Correspondents Association of Nigeria. This recognition reflects Dangote Cement Transport’s unwavering commitment to developing a safe, efficient and sustainable transport system that supports economic growth and national development,” he said.

According to him, transportation remains a critical enabler of industrialisation, trade and economic prosperity, stressing that Dangote Cement will continue to invest in technologies, safety initiatives and operational efficiencies.

“At Dangote Cement, we recognize that transportation is much more than moving goods from one point to another. It is a vital link in the nation’s economic ecosystem. We will continue to deploy innovative solutions, strengthen safety culture and collaborate with stakeholders to improve road transport operations,” he added.

He dedicated the award to thousands of transport professionals, drivers, engineers and logistics personnel whose commitment ensures seamless movement of products across the company’s extensive distribution network.

“This award belongs to our drivers, our safety professionals and every member of our transport team who work tirelessly every day to ensure that our operations are safe, reliable and efficient,” Silva noted.

The recognition further highlights Dangote Cement Transport’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading logistics and haulage operators, with significant investments in fleet management, driver training, road safety initiatives and technology-driven solutions.

The summit also featured discussions on port modernization, rail integration and the need for stronger collaboration among government agencies and private operators to address infrastructure challenges and accelerate innovation in the sector.