— Company warns drivers, cargo owners of arrest, prosecution
By Eshioromeh Sebastian
Dangote Industries Limited has announced a cash reward of N500,000 for members of the public who provide credible information leading to the arrest of individuals involved in the illegal use of its trucks or the recovery of unauthorised goods being transported in the company’s vehicles.
The initiative, unveiled in a statement issued by the conglomerate, is part of a broader effort to safeguard the integrity of its nationwide logistics network and curb the growing menace of unauthorised commercial haulage using Dangote-branded trucks.
According to the company, only approved products are permitted for transport by trucks belonging to its various subsidiaries. The strict cargo designation policy, it said, is necessary to maintain operational efficiency and protect the brand’s reputation.
“Dangote Cement trucks are authorised to haul only cement, limestone, high-grade gypsum, coal, and clinker,” the statement read. “Dangote Sugar Refinery vehicles are restricted to sugar products, while NASCON Allied Industries trucks are designated for Dangote Salt and DanQ Seasoning products.”
The company further clarified that Dangote Packaging trucks are meant exclusively for bags and packaging materials, while vehicles under Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals are permitted to transport polypropylene products. Dangote Fertiliser Limited trucks, on the other hand, are restricted to hauling urea fertiliser.
Dangote warned that any of its trucks found conveying unauthorised goods would be treated as being engaged in illegal haulage, adding that both the driver and the owner of the goods could face arrest, confiscation of the cargo, and prosecution in accordance with Nigerian law.
The company did not specify whether the offenders would be handed over to the police or other regulatory agencies, but it made clear that it would pursue legal action against all parties involved in the illicit activity.
To encourage public participation, Dangote urged whistleblowers to provide verifiable details that would aid investigations. These include the truck type, registration number, cab number, location, description of the goods, colour of the truck, and, where possible, photographs of the vehicle and its cargo.
“Anyone with verifiable information that leads to the arrest of persons involved in illegal haulage activities or the recovery of unauthorised goods transported on Dangote trucks will receive a cash reward of N500,000,” the company affirmed.
The initiative comes at a time when logistics fraud and unauthorised use of corporate assets have become a recurring challenge for major manufacturers in Nigeria. By involving the public, Dangote appears to be taking a proactive stance to protect its supply chain and deter would-be offenders.
Industry observers have described the move as a significant step in tightening supply chain security, noting that unauthorised haulage not only exposes companies to legal and reputational risks but also undermines the integrity of their distribution networks.
As of the time of filing this report, no arrests had been announced, but the company expressed confidence that the reward scheme would yield results and serve as a deterrent to those exploiting its fleet for personal gain.
Dangote Industries Limited operates one of the largest logistics fleets in West Africa, with thousands of trucks deployed across its cement, sugar, fertiliser, and refinery subsidiaries.
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