Dangote launches cash reward to stop unauthorised truck haulage

Dangote Industries has introduced a N500,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of individuals using its branded trucks to transport unauthorised goods.

The Lagos-based conglomerate has established dedicated telephone hotlines, specifically targeting trucks operating from its Obajana, Okpella and Gboko plants. Whistleblowers are asked to provide precise details including the truck type, registration plate number, cab number, vehicle colour and photographs of both the vehicle and its cargo. The Nigeria Police Force has been formally authorised to arrest any driver caught using Dangote trucks for unauthorised commercial haulage.

Dangote Group issued a strict clarification of what its vehicles can legally carry. “Dangote Cement trucks are authorized to carry only cement, limestone, high-grade gypsum, coal and clinker, while Dangote Sugar Refinery trucks are restricted to the transportation of sugar products," the company said. Trucks belonging to NASCON Allied Industries are limited to salt and seasoning products, while vehicles from the petroleum and fertiliser arms are restricted to polypropylene and urea respectively.

Violations carry severe consequences for both the driver and the owner of the cargo. Dangote warned that any truck found carrying unapproved goods will result in immediate arrest, confiscation of the freight, and criminal prosecution under applicable laws.

For investors monitoring Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate, the policy underscores the persistent operational risks of managing a sprawling logistics network across Nigeria. The unauthorised use of corporate assets by third parties introduces significant liability exposure and brand dilution. Dangote previously sought public assistance to identify rogue truck usage in May 2020 through similar reporting channels. The introduction of a direct financial payout marks an escalation in the group's attempts to secure its supply chain and enforce operational discipline. The company reiterated a zero-tolerance policy against logistics-related fraud, noting that public cooperation is essential to bringing offenders to justice.