Dangote Industries Limited has intensified its crackdown on illegal haulage involving its branded trucks by introducing a public whistleblowing initiative that offers a N500,000 cash reward to individuals who provide credible information leading to the arrest of offenders or the interception of unauthorized goods and illegal transportation of persons.
The company said the initiative forms part of a broader strategy to safeguard the integrity of its nationwide logistics operations and eliminate the activities of individuals illegally using Dangote-branded trucks for unauthorized commercial purposes.
In a statement on Monday , the company called on members of the public to support the campaign by reporting any suspected cases of illegal haulage involving its vehicles, stressing that only specifically approved products are permitted to be transported by trucks belonging to its subsidiaries.
According to the company, Dangote Cement trucks are authorized to transport only cement, limestone, high-grade gypsum, coal and clinker, while Dangote Sugar Refinery trucks are restricted to carrying sugar products.
It added that trucks operated by NASCON Allied Industries are designated exclusively for Dangote Salt and DanQ Seasoning products, while Dangote Packaging vehicles are meant solely for bags and packaging materials.
Similarly, the statement noted that trucks belonging to Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals are authorized to transport polypropylene products, while Dangote Fertiliser Limited vehicles are approved only for the haulage of urea fertilizer.
The company warned that any Dangote truck found conveying unauthorized goods would be treated as engaging in illegal haulage, with both the drivers and owners of such goods liable to arrest, confiscation of the cargo and prosecution under applicable laws.
The statement said: “Anyone with verifiable information that leads to the arrest of persons involved in illegal haulage activities or the recovery of unauthorized goods transported on Dangote trucks will receive a cash reward of Five Hundred Thousand Naira.”
To facilitate investigations and enforcement, Dangote advised whistleblowers to provide detailed information, including the truck type, registration plate number, cab number, vehicle location, description of the goods being transported, truck colour, and photographs of the vehicle and cargo where possible.
The company disclosed that dedicated hotlines have been established across its operations to receive reports of illegal haulage activities, noting that members of the public can report incidents involving trucks operating from its Obajana, Okpella and Gboko plants through designated telephone lines.
Dangote further revealed that law enforcement agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, have been authorized to arrest any driver found using company trucks for unauthorized commercial haulage.
Reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy against logistics-related fraud, the company urged Nigerians to collaborate in protecting legitimate business operations by exposing illegal operators.
According to the statement, “Public cooperation remains critical in our efforts to eradicate illegal haulage activities. We encourage anyone with credible information to come forward and help us maintain the integrity of our transportation system.”
The company added that the whistleblowing programme is aimed not only at protecting its assets and operations but also at strengthening transparency, accountability and compliance throughout its logistics network.
Dangote Industries reaffirmed its commitment to lawful business practices, stating that all reports received would support ongoing efforts to protect the Dangote brand and ensure that offenders are brought to justice.
Sunday Ehigiator
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