Refrain From Using Our Logo - Dangote Issues Fresh Warning to Unauthorised Truck Drivers
By: Israel Adeleke
In a move to address false information circulating online about the persisting casualties caused by Dangote's truck drivers, OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports as gathered that the Dangote Industrial Limited (DIL) has reiterated its warning to truck operators against the use of its logo on their trucks, noting that their actions have caused serious embarrassment to the brand.
OTN News further reports as gathered that the company who announced this in a statement released on Thursday, stated that despite previous warning, certain truckers with no affiliation to Dangote continue to display its logo on their trucks, often for personal gain or other undisclosed motives.
The company further explained that some of these vehicles have been implicated in incidents that were wrongly attributed to the company.
To put an end to the act, the company pledged to intensify monitoring efforts in collaboration with relevant security agencies and law enforcement, and to pursue legal proceedings against offenders.
The statement read, “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.
“We maintain close cooperation 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.
Subsequently, DIL speaking on 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.
They warned against falling prey to individuals seeking to exploit tragedies for malicious or financial purposes.
OTN News observes that 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, more than 6,000 vehicles are actively engaged in operations that support the company’s extensive logistics network, generating over 36,000 direct and indirect jobs.
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