Dangote’s management has refuted the news peddled about that a truck conveying Petroleum products which is involved in an accident in Ogun State yesterday belongs to it.
In a statement signed by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejinna, Dangote group reminded the public of the fact that Olam International Ltd, makers of Crown Flour products, acquired Dangote Flour in 2019 and the company now fully belongs to Olam.
“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 in Ogun State.
“However, contrary to a report by the Federal Road Safety Commission, (FRSC) the said truck does not belong to the 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 tak e note of this clarification, Chiejinna explained.
