Dangote Warns Against Unauthorised Use of Company Logo on Trucks

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has once again cautioned truck operators against the unauthorised use of its logo, stressing that such actions have continued to cause reputational damage to the brand.

In a statement, the company expressed concern that, despite repeated warnings, some independent truckers with no affiliation to Dangote still display its logo on their vehicles—often for personal benefit or undisclosed motives. It added that certain incidents involving these trucks have been wrongly attributed to the company, resulting in public embarrassment.

To address the issue, Dangote pledged to strengthen monitoring in partnership with law enforcement agencies and security operatives, while also pursuing 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 stated.

The company also raised concerns over the spread of misinformation linking its fleet to road accidents, urging the public and media to verify information before dissemination. Dangote warned against those who exploit tragic events for malicious or financial purposes.

With one of the largest commercial fleets in Africa, the Dangote Group operates over 12,000 trucks in Nigeria, including more than 3,000 owned by third-party contractors. On a daily basis, more than 6,000 trucks are active in operations, supporting the company’s logistics network and sustaining over 36,000 direct and indirect jobs.