Dangote Cement engagement of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to train its drivers and monitor their compliance to safety conscious directives has led to a significant reduction in road crashes involving the company’s truck.
Specifically between 2025 and 2026, road crashes involving Dangote Cement trucks declined by 56 per cent, while fatal cases decreased by 36 per cent and injuries dropped significantly by 52 per cent.
This earned a commendation from the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed who noted the company’s new standards in road safety management, urging it to sustain the reforms that have continued to improve safety across Nigeria’s transport sector.
The Corps Marshal stated that the improvement has shown that the company has implemented its Gap Analysis, and company policies worthy of emulation by all logistics companies in Africa.
“We have always said that if Dangote Cement get its right, Nigeria and Africa, will get it right. This is a plus for Nigeria,” he said.
Head of Transport of the Dangote Cement Plc, Murilo Silva said FRSC officials are actively involved in the training and screening of drivers at the Dangote Articulated Vehicle Driving School in Obajana, where they provide technical guidance, enforce compliance with best practices, and support the development of highly competent and safety-conscious drivers
He said the collaboration with the FRSC is yielding positive results, and strengthening safety standards across company’s operations as seen in the increasing percentage of drivers undergoing structured training, drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic recertification.
According to him, between the first quarters of 2025 and 2026, Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, recorded significant improvements in its safety compliance measures, with drug and alcohol testing increasing by 245.2 per cent, pre-trip vehicle inspections rising by 489.1 per cent, and driver training programmes expanding by 128.4 per cent.
He also said the company has upscaled its transport management systems through the deployment of automated inspection technologies and artificial intelligence-driven solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and road safety.
He said the company has since deployed enhanced GPS and telematics systems for real-time monitoring of driver behaviour during transit, strengthening oversight and operational safety across its fleet.
He added that, in a bid to combat driver fatigue, the company has increased its wellness campaign, while also engaging in a series of stakeholder fora with third-party truck operators and drivers to reinforce safety awareness, compliance, and responsibility on the road.
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