Lagos, Nigeria Former Big Brother Naija winner and media personality, Josephina “Phyna” Otabor, has publicly criticized the Dangote Group for its alleged lack of accountability following a tragic road accident involving one of the company’s trucks that claimed her sister’s life.
Taking to social media earlier this week, Phyna expressed outrage over what she described as the company’s “deafening silence” and failure to reach out to her family in the aftermath of the fatal incident.
“This is a human life we’re talking about,” Phyna wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “My sister died in an accident caused by a Dangote truck, and no one has deemed it fit to say a word. No apology, no condolences nothing.”
Details surrounding the crash remain limited, but sources indicate that a truck allegedly owned by Dangote Group was involved in a collision that led to the untimely death of Phyna’s younger sister earlier this month. Eyewitness reports suggest the truck may have lost control, though authorities have yet to release an official statement.
Phyna’s outburst has reignited public discourse about corporate responsibility and road safety, particularly regarding the operations of heavy-duty vehicles in Nigeria. Over the years, trucks linked to major logistics and manufacturing companies have been involved in numerous accidents across the country, often without clear repercussions.
The Dangote Group, Africa’s largest conglomerate with vast interests in cement, transport, and consumer goods, has yet to respond to Phyna’s allegations or issue a public statement concerning the incident.
Social media reactions have been divided, with some users expressing solidarity with Phyna’s grief and frustration, while others have called for due process and an official investigation before assigning blame.
Efforts to reach the Dangote Group’s communications department for comment were unsuccessful at the time of publication.
Meanwhile, advocacy groups are calling for stronger regulatory enforcement and improved driver training within the transport sector, urging companies to prioritize safety and transparency.
As the public awaits further developments, Phyna has vowed to continue speaking out until she receives what she calls “justice” for her sister.
