Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that truck drivers in his company earn higher wages than many Nigerian graduates.
Dangote, speaking at a recent forum, explained that the haulage sector remains one of the most rewarding arms of his conglomerate, given the volume of goods moved across the country daily. He noted that truck drivers in his employment can earn almost four times the national minimum wage, which currently stands at ₦30,000 per month.
“If you look at what they earn in a month, it’s almost four times the minimum wage. That is why many of them remain committed to the job. Some of these drivers are even able to build houses, sponsor their children in school, and live decently from their salaries,” Dangote said.
He stressed that while many young graduates continue to seek white-collar jobs with modest pay, opportunities in logistics and supply chain management remain highly lucrative but often overlooked due to societal perceptions.
Dangote further highlighted the critical role of truck drivers in sustaining the Nigerian economy, especially in the distribution of cement, sugar, salt, and other essential products manufactured by the conglomerate.
His remarks have sparked conversations on Nigeria’s wage structure, unemployment crisis, and the need for graduates to embrace vocational opportunities beyond traditional office jobs.
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