Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has issued a fresh warning to truck operators against the unauthorised use of its logo, stressing that the practice has caused serious embarrassment to the company’s reputation.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement, the company noted that despite repeated cautions, some truckers unaffiliated with Dangote continue to brand their vehicles with its logo, often for personal or undisclosed reasons.
It said some of these trucks have been involved in incidents that were wrongly linked to the company, thereby damaging its image.
“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 said.
Dangote also expressed concern over the spread of misinformation, particularly reports attributing road accidents to its fleet without verification. It urged the public and media to fact-check before dissemination, warning against those exploiting such incidents for malicious or financial gain.
The company highlighted the scale of its logistics operations, noting:
“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.”
Dangote added that it continues to work closely with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other regulatory bodies to ensure standardisation, training, monitoring, and improved safety measures. Internal audits, it said, help identify gaps and strengthen compliance in line with global best practices.
