Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has again cautioned truck operators against using its logo without authorisation, describing the practice as damaging to its reputation.
The company said on Thursday that despite repeated warnings, some independent truckers continue to brand their vehicles with the Dangote logo, often for personal gain. It noted that some of these trucks have been involved in accidents and other incidents wrongly attributed to the company.
In a statement, DIL announced plans to step up monitoring with security agencies and pursue legal action against offenders. “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 raised concern about the spread of misinformation linking road accidents to its fleet and urged the public and media to verify facts before dissemination.
The conglomerate operates one of Africa’s largest commercial fleets with more than 12,000 trucks in Nigeria, including over 3,000 managed by third-party contractors. Over 6,000 vehicles are engaged daily in its logistics operations, which support more than 36,000 direct and indirect jobs.
The company added that it works closely with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other regulators to improve safety standards, provide driver training, and enforce compliance across its fleet.
