Dangote Denies Ownership of Truck in Akungba-Akoko Accident

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Contrary to information making the rounds, the road accident that occurred in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State was not caused by a truck belonging to Dangote Group.

The conglomerate in a statement on Thursday, clarified that the truck involved in the unfortunate incident does not belong to it or any of its subsidiaries.

It was reported on social media and in some online platforms (excluding Business Post) that a heavy-duty vehicle belonging to the organisation caused the road mishap.

The truck was not conveying any of the company’s products but was transporting crushed stones in reused sacks bearing various brand names.

Verified vehicle registration details confirm that the truck with Plate No. JJJ 365 XB, is owned and operated by an independent logistics company with no affiliation to Dangote Group.

In the statement, made available to this newspaper, Dangote Industries Limited said it maintains a strict policy on fleet management and vehicle identification, ensuring that all its trucks are properly branded, tracked, and operated by trained personnel under rigorous safety and compliance standards.

“For clarity, all genuine Dangote trucks carry distinct company markings and fleet numbers, making them easily identifiable,” a part of the statement said, while sympathising with all those affected by the incident.

Dangote Group urged members of the public and the media to verify information before attributing ownership or involvement to it, advising media organisations to refrain from using images of Dangote-branded trucks in connection with accidents or incidents unrelated to its operations.

Dangote Industries reaffirmed its commitment to road safety, regulatory compliance, and responsible corporate citizenship across all its operations in Nigeria and beyond.