The Dangote Group has denied accusations that one of its trucks was involved in a tragic road accident in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area, Ondo State.
The Federal Road Safety Corps has previously verified that eight persons perished in the Akungba-Akoko crash, which involved a truck and a bus.
According to the FRSC’s Public Education Officer in Ondo State, Abiola Fadumo, the disaster occurred when the truck collided with a commercial bus, killing many people.
According to a statement posted on Thursday on its X (previously Twitter) site, the vehicle involved in the collision, identified as Plate No. JJJ 365 XB, does not belong to Dangote Group or any of its businesses.
“Dangote Group has refuted reports circulating on social media and some online platforms linking it to a truck involved in a road accident in Akungba-Akoko. The company wishes to make it categorically clear that the truck involved in the unfortunate incident does not belong to Dangote Group or any of its subsidiaries,” the statement read.
According to the statement, vehicle registration information indicated that the truck was owned and operated by an independent logistics company unrelated to the Dangote Group.
It also stated that the truck was transporting crushed stones in reused sacks displaying numerous brand names, not Dangote products.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the truck was not conveying any Dangote products but was transporting crushed stones in reused sacks bearing various brand names,” the company said.
Dangote Industries claimed that its fleet management system ensures that all of its vehicles are properly branded, tracked, and operated by skilled people in accordance with strict safety and compliance guidelines.
The statement adds, “For clarity, all genuine Dangote trucks carry distinct company markings and fleet numbers, making them easily identifiable.”
While expressing sympathy for victims of the Akungba-Akoko crash, the company urged the public and media organizations to verify information before attributing ownership or involvement to it.
The Group also warned against including photographs of Dangote-branded trucks in reporting of unrelated accidents.
It reaffirmed its commitment to road safety, regulatory compliance, and responsible corporate citizenship in Nigeria and abroad.
“Dangote Industries remains steadfast in its commitment to road safety, regulatory compliance, and responsible corporate citizenship across all its operations in Nigeria and beyond,” the statement concluded.
“While the company deeply sympathizes with all those affected by the incident, it urges members of the public and the media to verify information before attributing ownership or involvement to Dangote Group,” it added.
