Dangote Transport has unveiled a Driver Monitoring Control Room at its operational base in Ibese, Ogun State, as part of measures to improve road safety and monitor driving behaviour across its nationwide fleet.
The facility, showcased to journalists recently, enables the company to monitor truck drivers in real time while they are on the road and identify risky behaviour for prompt intervention.
Speaking during the tour, the Head of Operations, Dangote Transport, Ibese, David Idiege, described the facility as one of the latest additions to the company’s safety systems.
He said the technology was part of efforts to reduce accidents, improve operational efficiency and protect drivers and other road users.
Idiege said, “We are constantly looking for innovative ways to strengthen safety across our transport operations. The Driver Monitoring Control Room represents another significant milestone in our efforts to ensure that all journeys are conducted safely and responsibly.”
According to him, safety remained central to the company’s management of its large fleet of trucks operating across the country.
“Safety remains our highest priority. We recognize the responsibility that comes with operating a large fleet of vehicles across the country. That is why we continue to invest heavily in technology, systems and training that help us maintain the highest safety standards,” he added.
Idiege said Dangote Transport had introduced several measures over the years to improve driver performance and minimise risks. These, he said, included speed limiters, vehicle immobilisers, speed booster control systems, facial recognition devices, journey management protocols, mandatory drug and alcohol testing, compulsory rest periods, periodic recertification and regular training.
He stated, “Our approach is holistic. Technology alone is not enough. We combine technology with strict operational procedures, driver welfare programmes, competency assessments, recertification exercises and continuous capacity building to ensure that our drivers remain professional and safety-conscious at all times.”
He stressed that driver fatigue was a major safety concern, noting that the company’s mandatory rest policy was designed to ensure drivers remained alert throughout their journeys.
