“Stop using our logo without permission” – Dangote warns truck drivers, threatens legal action

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has once again warned truck drivers against the unauthorised display of its logo on their vehicles, citing reputational damage and public confusion as major concerns.

The company stated that despite previous warnings, some truckers with no affiliation to Dangote continue to use the logo, often for personal gain or undisclosed reasons.

Some of these trucks have reportedly been involved in incidents that were mistakenly attributed to the company, causing serious embarrassment.

To address the issue, Dangote said it will step up monitoring efforts in collaboration with law enforcement and relevant security agencies and will take 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 said.

Dangote also raised concerns over misinformation, urging the public and media to verify facts before sharing reports, especially those wrongly linking road accidents to its fleet.

The Dangote Group operates one of Africa’s largest commercial truck fleets, with more than 12,000 trucks in Nigeria, including over 3,000 owned by third-party contractors.

On any given day, more than 6,000 vehicles are actively engaged in supporting the company’s logistics network, which sustains over 36,000 direct and indirect jobs.

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