Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Govt of Dangote Group, has disclosed that the conglomerate acquired a whole of 10,000 vehicles, comprising 4,000 CNG gas tankers and 6,000 dry cargo vehicles for transporting coal and different strong commodities throughout its operations.
Dangote made this recognized throughout a session captured by Channels Tv on Tuesday, whereas responding to ongoing disputes with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Pure Fuel Employees (NUPENG) over the corporate’s trucking actions.
He defined that the vehicles are a part of an effort to modernise logistics, enhance effectivity, and counter NUPENG’s claims that the corporate’s growth may result in job losses.
In keeping with Dangote, 4,000 of the dry cargo vehicles have already arrived, whereas the remaining vehicles are anticipated to be delivered by the tip of October, with day by day arrivals from shipments persevering with till the complete fleet is on the highway.
“Gents of the press, our firm not solely purchase 4,000 CNG vehicles. We purchased 10,000: 4,000 tankers, 6,000 dry cargo. As a result of there are some that carry our coal, some that carry different issues. Now we have them in numerous locations. What we are attempting to do is modernize this,” Dangote acknowledged.
He added, “Now, we’ve already launched virtually 4,000. And earlier than the tip of the yr, the remaining 2,000 will arrive. As a result of even at this time, we’ve a ship that led to 200. Day-after-day, they are going to be arriving. By the tip of October, all 4,000 tankers might be there. However by the tip of November, we’ll have a complete on the highway of 10,250.”
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Responding to NUPENG’s issues that the truck acquisition may result in job losses, Dangote defined that every truck requires about six staff, which suggests the 4,000 CNG tankers alone would create roughly 24,000 jobs throughout driving, upkeep, and logistics.
- He added that the Group pays drivers considerably above the nationwide minimal wage, noting that those that stay accident-free for 5 years are eligible to use for housing loans. Dangote additional highlighted that drivers earn almost 4 instances the minimal wage and that the advantages bundle is designed to reward protected and skilled personnel.
- He additionally rejected strategies that the corporate’s growth was aimed toward pushing different operators out of the market, clarifying that Dangote Cement vehicles at the moment deal with solely 60% of the corporate’s cargo wants.
The extra vehicles, he emphasised, have been meant to fill gaps in provide quite than edge out rivals, as the corporate itself faces shortages of dependable autos.
What you must know
Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Africa’s largest with a 650,000 barrels-per-day capability, formally started direct petrol (PMS) provide to 11 states on September 15, 2025.
- The refinery obtained 4,000 CNG vehicles in July 2025 below a N720 billion funding programme aimed toward distributing 65 million litres of refined merchandise day by day, creating over 15,000 jobs, and boosting downstream sector effectivity.
- The acquisition of the vehicles sparked issues from the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Pure Fuel Employees (NUPENG) over potential job losses. Preparatory challenges included a PETROAN discover to droop gas allotting and a two-day NUPENG strike, later suspended following a DSS-convened assembly.
- A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to guard staff’ rights, mandate unionisation of keen workers, and prohibit the formation of different unions.
Days after the strike was suspended, NUPENG alleged that Dangote Refinery drivers have been instructed to take away union stickers and forcefully load the power, whereas Dangote officers reportedly used helicopters and summoned the Navy to intimidate union leaders.
In response, NUPENG positioned members on purple alert and referred to as on the Federal Authorities and labour teams to safeguard staff’ rights, stressing that company affect doesn’t place anybody above the legislation.
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