To stop the public from causing embarrassment by linking Dangote trucks to sometimes fatal highway accidents, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has reiterated its warning to truck operators against the unauthorised use of its logo on their trucks.
The group said such actions had caused serious embarrassment to the brand.
The company stated that, despite previous warnings, some truckers with no affiliation to Dangote continued to display its logo on their trucks, often for personal gain or other undisclosed motives. The company also noted with concern that some of these vehicles have been implicated in incidents that were wrongly attributed to the company.
To that end, Dangote has pledged to intensify monitoring efforts in collaboration with relevant security agencies and law enforcement, and to pursue legal proceedings against offenders.
“We have repeatedly cautioned truckers to refrain from using our logo on unauthorised vehicles. Moving forward, we will increase vigilance and take decisive legal action against misuse of our brand identity, particularly concerning vehicles unaffiliated with the Dangote Group,” the company emphasised.
Dangote also expressed alarm over the proliferation of misinformation targeting the company, particularly the unfounded attribution of road accidents to its fleet. The company urged the public and media to verify facts before dissemination and warned against falling prey to individuals seeking to exploit tragedies for malicious or financial purposes.
The Dangote Group operates one of the largest commercial fleets in Africa, with over 12,000 trucks in Nigeria alone, including over 3,000 owned by third-party contractors. On any given day, over 6,000 vehicles are actively engaged in operations supporting the company’s extensive logistics network, generating over 36,000 direct and indirect jobs.
“We cooperate closely with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other regulatory bodies to standardise, monitor, train, and enhance our operational practices. Continuous internal audits enable us to identify gaps, adopt global best practices, and strengthen compliance across our fleet,” the company added.
