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Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to driver safety and welfare, with its Group Managing Director, Arvind Pathak, declaring that “no delivery is worth a life” as he urged drivers to always make safety their foremost priority.
Speaking during the Company’s 2026 Drivers’ Safety Retreat for Ibese Plant drivers held at Ibese in Ogun State, Pathak stressed that while drivers remain critical to the success of Dangote Cement’s nationwide distribution network, their wellbeing and safe return home after every journey matter even more.
The retreat, themed “Think Safety, Act Safely,” brought together drivers, transport personnel and management representatives to reinforce safe driving practices, encourage open dialogue on welfare concerns and strengthen the Company’s safety culture across its logistics operations.
Addressing the participants, Pathak reminded the drivers that they represented the Dangote brand on highways across the country and therefore carried a responsibility that extended beyond transporting cement.
“Every time you get behind the wheel, you are carrying more than a product. You are carrying the reputation of this Company, the trust of other road users and, most importantly, your own life. We can replace a truck; we cannot replace a human being.”
The Dangote Cement GMD said the Company would continue to invest in initiatives that support driver welfare, capacity development and safer transport operations, noting that drivers remained indispensable partners in the Company’s growth journey.
In his goodwill message, the Aboro of Ibeseland, Oba Rotimi Oluseyi Mulero, urged drivers to prioritise rest whenever they felt fatigued, reminding them that their families depended on their safe return home after every journey.
Also speaking at the event, the Head of Transport, Murilo Silva, warned against reckless driving, proxy driving and other unsafe transport practices, stating that such actions would not be tolerated. He urged drivers to take personal responsibility for their safety and to contribute to making Nigerian roads safer for all users.
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