Dangote Cement Plc has strengthened its road safety and transport management systems through the deployment of artificial intelligence-driven solutions, automated inspection technologies, and advanced telematics aimed at improving efficiency and reducing road traffic crashes.
The company said the expanded initiatives are designed to enhance performance, governance, accountability, and compliance with established road safety standards across its transport operations.
In a statement by its Branding and Communications Department and signed by spokesman Anthony Chiejina, the company said the programmes cover key operational areas including performance monitoring, governance structures, driver competency development, journey management protocols, technology-enabled safety systems, and regular recertification processes.
It added that the framework also includes mandatory drug and alcohol testing, strategic partnerships, environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments, sustainability efforts, and community impact initiatives.
According to the statement, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) recently commended Dangote Cement for its proactive safety interventions, noting that they have contributed to a reduction in road traffic crashes involving its trucks.
Speaking on the reforms, Head of Transport at Dangote Cement Plc, Murilo Silva, said the company had significantly upgraded its transport systems through automated inspection tools and artificial intelligence solutions.
“We have upscaled our transport management systems through the deployment of automated inspection technologies and artificial intelligence-driven solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and road safety,” Silva said.
He explained that enhanced GPS and telematics systems now allow real-time monitoring of driver behaviour while in transit, strengthening oversight and improving fleet safety.
Silva also said the company had expanded wellness campaigns to address driver fatigue and increased engagement with third-party truck operators through stakeholder forums focused on safety awareness and compliance.
He added that collaboration with the FRSC had continued to improve safety outcomes across the company’s logistics operations.
According to him, FRSC officials are actively involved in training and screening drivers at the Dangote Articulated Vehicle Driving School in Obajana, where they provide technical support and ensure adherence to best practices.
Silva said the proportion of drivers undergoing structured training, drug and alcohol testing, and recertification had increased significantly, describing the growth as “astronomical.”
He disclosed that between the first quarters of 2025 and 2026, Dangote Cement’s Obajana operations recorded notable improvements in safety indicators, including a 245.2 per cent increase in drug and alcohol testing, a 489.1 per cent rise in pre-trip inspections, and a 128.4 per cent expansion in driver training programmes.
The FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, also praised the company’s efforts, saying Dangote Cement had set new standards in road safety management and should sustain the reforms.
He said road crashes involving Dangote Cement trucks declined by 56 per cent between 2025 and 2026, while fatalities dropped by 36 per cent and injuries reduced by 52 per cent.
He attributed the improvements to the implementation of safety recommendations and policies, describing them as a model for logistics companies across Africa.
“We have always said that if Dangote Cement gets it right, Nigeria and Africa will get it right. This is a plus for Nigeria,” he said.
