Dangote Industries Limited has announced a ₦500,000 cash reward for members of the public who provide credible information leading to the arrest of individuals involved in illegal haulage using the company’s trucks.
The company said the whistleblower initiative was introduced as part of renewed efforts to curb the unauthorised use of Dangote-branded vehicles for the transportation of unapproved goods and passengers.
In a statement made available to the public domain, the management said the campaign was designed to protect the integrity of its logistics operations and expose individuals who exploit its trucks for illegal commercial activities.
It urged Nigerians to report suspicious movements involving its vehicles, stressing that trucks belonging to its subsidiaries were permitted to transport only specifically approved products.
“Anyone with verifiable information that leads to the arrest of persons involved in illegal haulage activities or the recovery of unauthorised goods transported on Dangote trucks will receive a cash reward of Five Hundred Thousand Naira,” the company stated.
Dangote Industries explained that vehicles attached to each of its subsidiaries had clearly defined haulage responsibilities.
According to the company, Dangote Cement trucks are authorised to transport only cement, limestone, high-grade gypsum, coal and clinker.
It added that trucks belonging to Dangote Sugar Refinery were restricted to the transportation of sugar products.
The company said vehicles operated by NASCON Allied Industries were permitted to carry Dangote Salt and DanQ Seasoning products, while Dangote Packaging trucks were designated for bags and other packaging materials.
Similarly, vehicles belonging to Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals are authorised to transport polypropylene products, while trucks operated by Dangote Fertiliser Limited are permitted to convey urea fertiliser.
The management warned that any company truck found carrying products outside the approved categories would be considered to be involved in illegal haulage.
Dangote Industries warned that drivers and owners of unauthorised goods transported in its trucks could be arrested and prosecuted under applicable laws.
It added that goods intercepted during such illegal operations could also be confiscated by the authorities.