Dangote Warns Truckers Against Illegal Use of Company Logo, Threatens Legal Action
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has once again warned truck operators against the unauthorised use of its company logo, stressing that offenders risk legal consequences.
In a statement made available to newshealine247, the company expressed concern that despite repeated warnings, some truckers with no affiliation to Dangote continue to brand their vehicles with its logo. According to the company, these actions have led to “serious embarrassment to the brand.”
Dangote noted that some of these vehicles, falsely identified as belonging to the conglomerate, have been involved in incidents that were wrongly linked to the company.
The firm assured that it would intensify monitoring in partnership with security agencies and law enforcement authorities, while also taking legal action 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, 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.
“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. Read More
