Dangote Group Denies Ownership Of Truck Involved In Ogun Accident

Dangote Group has denied involvement of its truck in Ogun accident where some people reportedly died.

In a statement, the Dangote Group, Group Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, said “contrary to a report by the Federal Road Safety Commission, the said truck does not belong to the Dangote Group.”

A tanker conveying Petroleum product and said to belong to Olam had  exploded on Friday at the early hours along Lagos-Ibadan expressway, killing at least 17 people, according to FRSC report.

He explained that “Olam International Ltd, makers of Crown Flour products, acquired Dangote Flour in 2019 in a widely publicized deal.”

Mr. Chiejina stressed that  “The company now fully belongs to Olam.”

The full text of the statement reads:

The truck involved in Ogun accident not our own – Dangote

Our attention has been drawn to some online media reports that a truck conveying petroleum product, which was involved in a fatal crash that claimed several lives, belongs to Dangote Flour. 

The truck bearing the logo of Dangote Flour was said to have been involved in an accident in Ogun State.

However, contrary to a report by the Federal Road Safety Commission, the said truck does not belong to the Dangote Group.

It should be noted that Olam International Ltd, makers of Crown Flour products, acquired Dangote Flour in 2019 in a widely publicized deal. The company now fully belongs to Olam.

The loss of lives in this instance is regrettable and saddening. The public is advised to take note of this clarification.

SIGNED

ANTHONY CHIEJINA

GROUP CHIEF BRANDING AND COMMUNICATION OFFICER (GCBCO)

DANGOTE GROUP