Dangote Offers N500,000 Reward to Whistleblowers Over Illegal Use of Company Trucks

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has introduced a whistleblower programme to curb the unauthorised use of its branded trucks across the country.

Under the initiative, the company will pay N500,000 to anyone who provides credible information that leads to the arrest of individuals involved in illegal haulage with Dangote trucks.

In a statement issued on Sunday, DIL said the programme forms part of its efforts to safeguard the integrity of its logistics operations. The company urged members of the public to report any case in which its trucks are used to transport unauthorised goods or passengers.

The company explained that each of its subsidiaries has designated products for transportation. It said Dangote Cement trucks are approved to convey only cement, limestone, high-grade gypsum, coal and clinker. Dangote Sugar Refinery trucks are restricted to sugar products, while NASCON Allied Industries vehicles are meant for Dangote Salt and DanQ Seasoning products.

“Dangote Packaging vehicles are to carry bags and packaging materials, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals trucks are approved for polypropylene products, while Dangote Fertiliser Limited vehicles are authorised to transport urea fertiliser,” the statement reads.

Dangote warned that any of its trucks found transporting goods outside the approved categories would be regarded as engaging in illegal haulage. It added that drivers and owners of such goods could face arrest, confiscation of the cargo and prosecution.

“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,” the statement further reads.

The company advised whistleblowers to provide relevant details, including the truck type, registration number, cab number, location, description of the goods, vehicle colour and photographs where available, to support investigations.

Dangote also disclosed that it has created dedicated hotlines for reports of illegal haulage activities. It added that security agencies, including the police, have the authority to arrest drivers who use the company’s trucks for unauthorised commercial haulage.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability in its logistics operations.

“Public cooperation remains critical in our efforts to eradicate illegal haulage activities,” the company said.

“We encourage anyone with credible information to come forward and help us maintain the integrity of our transportation system.”

According to DIL, the whistleblower programme will help protect the company’s assets, encourage lawful business practices and ensure that offenders face justice.