Stories by Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja
Dangote Industries Limited has launched a whistleblower initiative offering a cash reward of N500,000 to members of the public who provide credible information leading to the arrest of individuals involved in the illegal use of its trucks or the recovery of unauthorised goods being transported in the vehicles.
In a statement, the company said the initiative was part of efforts to safeguard the integrity of its nationwide logistics operations and eliminate the activities of individuals using Dangote branded trucks for unauthorised commercial haulage.
The company explained that only approved products are permitted to be transported by trucks belonging to its various subsidiaries. According to the statement, Dangote Cement trucks are authorised to haul only cement, limestone, high grade gypsum, coal and clinker, while Dangote Sugar Refinery vehicles are restricted to sugar products.
Trucks operated by NASCON Allied Industries are designated for Dangote Salt and DanQ Seasoning products, Dangote Packaging trucks are meant for bags and packaging materials, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals vehicles are authorised to transport polypropylene products, while Dangote Fertiliser Limited trucks are to haul urea fertiliser.
