Dangote Academy is a centre of excellence for talent development in Dangote Group. It seeks to provide the talent pipeline for the Group while filling the industrial skill-gap in Nigeria. The Academy has just initiated a project called, "The Drivers Academy" which aims at recruiting and training 2,000 Nigerian graduates to become professional heavy vehicle drivers for the newly established Super Fleet of the Group. This initiative will assist to uplift the operating standards in road transport industry, promote entrepreneurship and open up career opportunities.
Dangote Transport operates an exclusive haulage business to meet the transportation requirement of the group with a fleet of over 5,000 trucks. Its activities include facilitating transportation of raw materials from the ports to the factories and the distribution of finished goods to warehouse, depots and customers across the country.
Dangote Graduate Drivers Recruitment - Opportunities For 2,000 Graduate Drivers
Join Dangote Transport Super Fleet
The Ideal Candidates
Candidates should have a B.Sc., HND, OND or NCE certificate (in any discipline)
Not Iessthan 25 years of age
Physically fit
Responsible and mature
No prior driving experience required
Benefits
Dangote Academy in partnership with the NITT - Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, Zaria would offer intensive training programme to successful candidates on safe and defensive driving, as well as basic vehicle maintenance and upkeep. Other national road regulatory agencies such as the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) and Federal Vehicle Inspection Office (FVIO) will collaborate with NITT to deliver a comprehensive training package. On completion of training, successful candidates would be issued with heavy vehicle driving license and offered employment in Dangote Tranport.
Application Closing Date
16th August, 2012
Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected]
Posted on Sun 05th Aug, 2012 18:00:54 GMT by Kayode banky
This is nonsense,any graduate who apply for this job is not worthy to be called a graduate. With my BSC in Microbiology u mean i should just become a truck driver ,to hell with Dangote and his trucks.
No. 102
Posted on Sun 05th Aug, 2012 20:05:29 GMT by Emscee
Shame! Shame!! Shame!!!
Nigerian Graduate is asked to apply as a Truck Driver. Its nt an issue of pride bt misplaced Identity and a symbol of a hopeless and lost nation. I dont need Bsc for this shit. Nt even a FSLC(Primary sch). Mr Dangote Tell Ur graduate sons and daughters to take up this job.
Fuck this Advert !! :@
No. 103
Posted on Sun 05th Aug, 2012 21:47:29 GMT by Technocrat
I dont know which part of the world u guys are,in my area I have white men mixing concrete for construction,dont over hype ur degree,gone are those days when they give u employment,apartment & a car cos u are a graduate,things don hard wella 4 naija,for d sake of ur self & those depending on u,u must do a personal policy review,reconsider & re adjust,note that u driving a truck 2day does nt affect ur degree.It is a means 2 an end.
No. 104
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 07:34:51 GMT by Sunmex
I think those pple criticizing and condemning d gesture are stil vry young,and dr parents are stil feeding dm. Let me tell u, if ur parents dnt own a company,be politicians (thieves) dt can fix u up @d expense of qualified pple or if dy can't afford 500,000 to buy u employment as in d case of custom,Frsc, vio,police cadet, is better u rush down to cafe n apply. D country is messed up, no hope 4common man. Thanks be to Dangote 4dis excellent offer. Driving is a profession dt needs literate pple to dominate so as to reduce road accidents,save lifes and above all brings abt increase in GDP,as a result of careful driving. Lets 4get our pride a take d profession to enviable height. Long life Dangote grp of company!!!
No. 105
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 07:36:32 GMT by Sunmex
I think those pple criticizing and condemning d gesture are stil vry young,and dr parents are stil feeding dm. Let me tell u, if ur parents dnt own a company,be politicians (thieves) dt can fix u up @d expense of qualified pple or if dy can't afford 500,000 to buy u employment as in d case of custom,Frsc, vio,police cadet, is better u rush down to cafe n apply. D country is messed up, no hope 4common man. Thanks be to Dangote 4dis excellent offer. Driving is a profession dt needs literate pple to dominate so as to reduce road accidents,save lifes and above all brings abt increase in GDP,as a result of careful driving. Lets 4get our pride a take d profession to enviable height. Long life Dangote grp of company!!!
No. 106
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 08:05:37 GMT by Shaibu musa
It is a wise decision but the employment of the succefull graduates should be on merit.
No. 107
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 08:47:58 GMT by Frank
Most of u hav problems wit ur brains. Sombody wen read yoruba language dy even say weting dangote tak graduates to be. I dont blame una sha most of una neva hungry. Go check wetin trailer drivers don acquire for life even most bank managers nr get am. Na white collar job and pride dey kil us for dis country. Forget d pride and mak good money. Dangote i hail thee
No. 108
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 09:52:06 GMT by dcrown
Bsc holder turned trailer driver, na wa o
No. 109
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 10:24:16 GMT by Designers
I hop they will verifiy all thes CVs b4 shortlistin candidates,bcos our borther 4rm de north will get de job evn without any degree,Christian applicants pls be kiaful Boko haram members will also apply and u can imagin what de outcom will be when u are taken and a member of dis ugly sect will not be taken,cos i kw dey are de ones suitable 4dis job
No. 110
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 11:09:41 GMT by Mimshach
Have u guys taught of the papers u will sign b4 starting d job, weda u will pay through ur nose if u damage a truck?
Besides this is pride of the Higest level, how culd a man be-little graduates. How culd some pple say certificate is paper and degrade him or herself.
Why did u go to school in d 1st place? Why dnt u just use wat u av learnt in school and start something and be a professional in it dan 2 risk ur life.
Your wisdom is way bigger dan d money u get from truck driving. D question is how many hours will u spend on d road? Will u travel all over Nigeria with d trucks? will u see ur families in d evenn, or weekend after work?
Pls think it guys.
No. 111
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 11:22:41 GMT by Emscee
STUPID IDEA and ADVERT !!!
No. 112
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 11:47:07 GMT by Bchild
Ever proud Nigerian graduates who dont know when the real oppotunity is knocking on ur door step,ask urselves this questions,how many bank job aptitude test have sat for,how many oil and gas companies test u've written,with other minor interviews here and there,And still nothing came out of it,wont u grab dis golden chance and liberate urselves frm poverty and want and besides u dont need to write a test to be shorlisted.Naija Graduates make haste while the sun shines.No time.
No. 113
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 11:48:08 GMT by Bchild
Ever proud Nigerian graduates who dont know when the real oppotunity is knocking on their door step,ask urselves this questions,how many bank job aptitude test have sat for,how many oil and gas companies test u've written,with other minor interviews here and there,And still nothing came out of it,wont u grab dis golden chance and liberate urselves frm poverty and want and besides u dont need to write a test to be shorlisted.Naija Graduates make haste while the sun shines.No time.
No. 114
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 11:56:55 GMT by goodnigerian
Common people, be sensible. If it is truck drivers u want, do u need investments in universities. U spend heavily sending people to universities to learn skills and u turn them to truck drivers. Do u understand what that does to the worth of your degree? This is not a question of pride. What is wrong is wrong. Anyone who wants to be a truck driver need not go to a university for four years.
No. 115
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 16:26:57 GMT by Ahmed kolawole
As for me i have already forward my cv and cover letter sharp sharp, i no wan miss dis opportunity . Am a bsc,hnd,nd,mnim holder i av search 4 job to d very nuks and crannies of naija but to no avail,buh if god said dis truck driving will b ma way 'i will rather accept ma faith and b doing d job to a certain year and quit4 ma own biz. Shekena..opari..lolzzzzzzzz bsc holder turn to truck driver....l~aff wan tia my belle oooooooo~ .
No. 116
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 16:27:19 GMT by Ahmed kolawole
As for me i hd already forward my cv and cover letter sharp sharp, i no wan miss dis opportunity . Am a bsc,hnd,nd,mnim holder i av search 4 job to d very nuks and crannies of naija but to no avail,buh if god said dis truck driving will b ma way 'i will rather accept ma faith and b doing d job to a certain year and quit4 ma own biz. Shekena..opari..lolzzzzzzzz bsc holder turn to truck driver....l~aff wan tia my belle oooooooo~ .
No. 117
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 16:27:41 GMT by Ahmed kolawole
As for me i hd already forwarded my cv and cover letter sharp sharp, i no wan miss dis opportunity . Am a bsc,hnd,nd,mnim holder i av search 4 job to d very nuks and crannies of naija but to no avail,buh if god said dis truck driving will b ma way 'i will rather accept ma faith and b doing d job to a certain year and quit4 ma own biz. Shekena..opari..lolzzzzzzzz bsc holder turn to truck driver....l~aff wan tia my belle oooooooo~ .
No. 118
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 20:41:34 GMT by Odion
To goodnigerian :Brother, what would you do but just give it a try. The company knows what it is doing. Or do you think because they are employed as drivers that the pay would be bad. The truth is, put your pride aside and just give it a try. I narrowly escaped a First Class Degree, graduated 4 years ago, through with service approx 3 years ago and I'm teaching in a primary school that Pays me approx. #30,000 per month( lessons use to assist). But What do I do. I guess you just graduated newly that is why you are still fumbling. The basic thing you should know that life is vanity, just make your way striaght with God so that you can make HEAVEN
No. 119
Posted on Mon 06th Aug, 2012 21:43:06 GMT by Benson olar
I beg make bad bele stop their bad coment.see dangote u remain no 1 hero of nigeria land.al be glad if u grant me dis opportunity my name is omosola olorunfemi roland i have submited wt my c.v.e
No. 120
Posted on Tue 07th Aug, 2012 04:40:59 GMT by charles
For me if the pay is ok, den it s a welcome development, we all knw hw mny nigeria graduate end up in oversses doin minia jobs dt s so degradin. Der s no job in nigeria and d little we c has bin flooded wif contract staffs dt end up payin graduates from 40 to 70k, is dt wot u wnt 2 use 2 raise a family?lik I said if d tk home package s ok den it shud b welcum.beta I b a gateman in heaven dan a king in hell
No. 121
Posted on Tue 07th Aug, 2012 08:53:01 GMT by Ndam
Again I advice we look at this as a gesture to help the jobless in our country.
No. 122
Posted on Tue 07th Aug, 2012 16:22:19 GMT by tjtj
den dy craze to say afta a long sufring 4 sch. Make i go bcom thier drava na lie. dem go kep dier chdrn 4 beta positn con tell other ppl chdrn to come drive dm
No. 123
Posted on Tue 07th Aug, 2012 21:03:59 GMT by TUTU
I'M INTERESTED IN THE JOB. I WANT TO KNOW THE DURATION OF THE TRAINING. WILL THERE BE A TRAINING ALLOWANCE? WHERE IS THE TRAINING TAKING PALCE? HERE IN LAGOS, OR IN THE NORTH. CONSIDER INSECURITY IN THE NORTH. BEWARE OF BOKO HARAM. FEED BACK
No. 124
Posted on Tue 07th Aug, 2012 21:31:22 GMT by austin
guys, for the fact that it called driver job doesnt mean everyboy will drive lorries, no, some will be salesman driving mini vans, some will b delivery vans n some will b trucks, its a choice, u either go along or keep quiet, more over, there is no job out there, even if u want to start ur biz, hw many of u have the capital? think it true before the opportunity pass u by.
No. 125
Posted on Tue 07th Aug, 2012 22:32:05 GMT by okoye
NIGERIANS, SOME OF US WANTS TO LEAD BUT WE HAVE FORGOTTEN THAT WE HAVE TO LEARN TO FOLLOW.IF I REMEMBER WELL THE STORY OF DONALD TRUMP, HE DROVE A DUMP TRUCK AND NOW HE IS WHAT HE IS. IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THE JOB, KEEP WAIT FOR YOUR DREAM JOB.
No. 126
Posted on Wed 08th Aug, 2012 09:18:43 GMT by OLA
why is it dat people are fun of poisoning other people's mind.If u as a graduate is not willing to take the job due to ur certificate, why dont u backout and let those who are interested to apply. Afterall, if ur father is wealthy enough, you wont be here CRITISING a citizen (Dangote) who is trying to reduce the unemployment of the country by employing 2000 graduates to participate in the driving trainees. If u are not not interested, plz SHUT UP. I implore u to stop SARCASM and embrace OPTIMISM. GOD bless u all
No. 127
Posted on Wed 08th Aug, 2012 11:49:49 GMT by Mide
Guys this is a very good job. I heard from someone whose brother was also recruited after his B.Sc as a driver in Dangote that the salary is 200k for a start. After one year, if you do well, you get an increase to 230k.
I think its a good job for those you dont mind.
No. 128
Posted on Wed 08th Aug, 2012 14:13:09 GMT by nkemakolam iroanya
gud sir i am an ond holder in accounting from abia state uniport i need job in ur organisation.
No. 129
Posted on Wed 08th Aug, 2012 18:27:49 GMT by Edeh
Guys... Pride can't give us food & assist our parent financially because they are not getting younger. Driving heavy trucks does not mean, this is wat God plans 4 you, rather been idle, i think is better 2 hookup with dis & still pray 2 God 4 his blessings, may be from driving u will have a better position in de company far better than govt job... Guys, certificate is a paper. De rich ones has giving out de govt job 2 their unborn children. We can't fold our hands & grow old. Think Guys...! May God bless us abundantly, AMEN.
No. 130
Posted on Thu 09th Aug, 2012 01:53:42 GMT by Dy
Dangote,God will help you for giving us this rare opportunity.You are just about to rescue some serious minded graduates from unemployment and poverty.KUDOS to your efforts.I beg,i have sent my CV,just help me and let me be shortlisted.
No. 131
Posted on Thu 09th Aug, 2012 04:07:10 GMT by MI
GRADUATES FOR DRIVERS?THIS IS REALLY SAD
No. 132
Posted on Thu 09th Aug, 2012 09:18:28 GMT by chike
Graduate,everyone is shouting. If 9ja have 5 of dangote,their will be no unemployed person in Nigeria. Kudos to you Aliko Dangote (GCON).You shall move from strenght to strenght
No. 133
Posted on Thu 09th Aug, 2012 23:10:32 GMT by Absolute
Words are good to be use but use it well dont be surprice that those who natch at this development would be thesame to apply first and even try to lobby if need be.they want to make noice so that they can distract those interested in order to have more chances to grab this golden oppurtunity.Absolute talk.
No. 134
Posted on Sat 11th Aug, 2012 07:34:39 GMT by Micheal
This is a great opportunity!
No. 135
Posted on Sat 11th Aug, 2012 10:11:54 GMT by AKIN
KUDOS TO THIS RICHEST BLACKMAN IN AFRICA...THANK YOU FOR PUTTING SMILE ON THE NIGERIAN GRADUATE..MAY GOD ALMIGHTY CONTINUE TO ENRICH YOU.
No. 136
Posted on Sun 12th Aug, 2012 06:21:34 GMT by Hassan
a welcm devlpmt, we r looking 4wrd 2 it, in an incoruptible environs wia evri 1 is given d chance 4 grwth n participation in upgrading enterprenuership in Nigeria tanx. Dangote groups
No. 137
Posted on Sun 12th Aug, 2012 10:44:36 GMT by oluwaseun
This is a graet thing all pple that you no that you're in this part pls we should all pray for this so as we all air it we should see it GOOD LOUK
No. 138
Posted on Sun 12th Aug, 2012 13:58:01 GMT by Another Anonymous
O boy!
More than 137 comments on dis dangote vacancy. Dis is very interestin!?
No. 139
Posted on Sun 12th Aug, 2012 13:59:53 GMT by Another Anonymous
O boy!
More than 137 comment on dis dangote vacancy. Dis is very interestin!?
No. 140
Posted on Mon 13th Aug, 2012 08:37:32 GMT by Smoothnbone
B.sc & HND will do the driving while OND & NCE will do the loading. Hahahahahahahahahahah!
No. 141
Posted on Mon 13th Aug, 2012 08:37:34 GMT by Smoothnbone
B.sc & HND will do the driving while OND & NCE will do the loading. Hahahahahahahahahahah!
No. 142
Posted on Mon 13th Aug, 2012 08:38:26 GMT by Smoothnbone
B.sc & HND will do the driving while OND & NCE will do the loading & off-loading. Hahahahahahahahahahah!
No. 143
Posted on Wed 15th Aug, 2012 07:30:25 GMT by Mimshach
The way you carry yourself is the way people will carry you. If you carry yourself as a truck driver, then be it.
If i see you on d road I will call you a truck driver & will never see it that you went to school & also people will give you all the insults truck drivers get.
Dangote himself didn't carry Himself as a truck driver, why wunt you worship Him? This is pride from dangote & the good book says God resists the proud!!!
No. 144
Posted on Thu 16th Aug, 2012 00:53:22 GMT by tobis
pls dangote group i thank you all for this opportunity in times like this.pls i will be grateful if am shortlisted for this job.God bless you all.praise [email protected]
No. 145
Posted on Sat 18th Aug, 2012 00:09:03 GMT by Peace
This is a matter of choice, that is why we are human being. It is rather unfortunate that our degree has been reduced to what Yoruba will call iwe mewa i.e SSCE. This is a call for seriousness in our education sector, because to be frank some graduate are not better than iwe mewa holder. Dangote, please employ those that are fit for the job at least to reduce unemployment. Graduate 'with a vision', hmmm! Look inward. A word is enough for a wise graduate.
No. 146
Posted on Sun 19th Aug, 2012 23:36:14 GMT by OSAS
increase d no of intake
No. 147
Posted on Sun 19th Aug, 2012 23:47:51 GMT by OSAS
the salary shld be dsame of all categories cos risk is dsame
No. 148
Posted on Mon 20th Aug, 2012 07:39:11 GMT by victor
Do not despise the days of little beginer, life is step to step
No. 149
Posted on Mon 20th Aug, 2012 14:30:07 GMT by Adeniyi Oluwole Fadesayo
i have sent my Cv's to you,sir. i want you to help.
No. 150
Posted on Sun 26th Aug, 2012 11:19:25 GMT by Elachi sunday Elachi
When will the names of the shorlisted candidates be out? I am eargerly waiting because i applied and i am ready and rearing to go.