Dangote Warns Truck Drivers Against Unauthorized Use of Logo
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has issued a fresh warning to truck drivers using its logo without authorization, stressing that the practice poses reputational risks and creates public confusion.
The company noted that despite repeated cautions, some independent truckers unaffiliated with Dangote continue to display its brand mark on their vehicles. According to the firm, this has led to situations where accidents and misconduct by such trucks were wrongly attributed to the company.
“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 in a statement.
Dangote disclosed that it would step up monitoring in collaboration with law enforcement and relevant security agencies, while also urging the public and media to verify facts before linking incidents to its fleet.
The conglomerate operates one of the largest truck fleets in Africa, with more than 12,000 vehicles in Nigeria, including over 3,000 owned by third-party contractors. On average, over 6,000 of these vehicles are in active use daily, supporting logistics operations that sustain more than 36,000 direct and indirect jobs.
