Dangote drivers demand salary review
The Dangote Drivers Association under Dangote Cement Transportation in Obajana, Kogi state has appealed to the president of Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, to increase their monthly salaries to N300,000.
The Association also appealed for the increment of their allowances to N80,000 each for dispatch and waybill due to the current economic challenges in the country.
The drivers said their demand was as a result of the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as fuel for their trucks amidst the current economic situation in the country.
The vice chairman of the association, Muhammadu Tanko Umar, explained that the rise in food items, shelter, and other essential materials made their current salaries inadequate.
He further stated that the proposed salary increments and benefits by the management of the company cannot cover their expenses.
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The association also raised concerns about the Health Insurance Scheme, stating that 75% percent of their members are not benefiting from the SUNU (HMO) and they have to settle medical expenses for themselves and their families.
The Dangote Drivers Association appealed to Alhaji Aliko Dangote to convene a meeting with their members to resolve the issue of salary and benefits amicably.
“We want to appeal to the president of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, our boss, to meet with us in person and not a representative to hear our complaints. We believe some of the issues we face are not known to him,” Umar added.
