A Nigerian man has stirred widespread reactions online after criticising the installation of CCTV cameras on a fuel tanker to monitor drivers’ activities.

In a video circulating on X, the man argued that while the surveillance may protect the tanker owner’s business, it comes at the expense of drivers’ welfare. Speaking in Yoruba, he described the move as excessive and accused the owner of mistreating workers.

“Even if he wants to prevent his drivers from stealing from him, this is not how it is done,” he said.

The video has since triggered a broader conversation on social media, with Nigerians divided over the use of surveillance systems in commercial transport operations.

Some users defended the tanker owner, citing widespread cases of fuel diversion and theft among truck drivers. They argued that monitoring systems could help curb losses and improve accountability in the sector.

Others, however, maintained that such measures reflect a lack of trust and could worsen working conditions, especially in an industry already criticised for poor pay and limited welfare support.

A number of commentators also pointed to systemic issues, suggesting that better wages and improved treatment of drivers could reduce the need for strict monitoring.

The debate highlights ongoing concerns around labour practices, trust, and accountability in Nigeria’s transport and logistics industry, with opinions sharply split between business protection and workers’ rights.