By Rukaiya Maina
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC (NAHCO Aviance) has been selected by regional operators, Afrijet and Air Sierra Leone, to manage their ground operations in Nigeria.
Under the agreements, NAHCO will provide services for Afrijet’s flights into Port Harcourt and Lagos, and handle Air Sierra Leone’s flights to Lagos. The contract with Afrijet is for three years (2024–2027), while the agreement with Air Sierra Leone is for five years (2024–2029).
Prince Saheed Lasisi, Group Executive Director of Commercial & Business Development at NAHCO Plc, expressed his pleasure at securing the new contracts. He said: “This is a great way to start the New Year,” Lasisi said. “NAHCO delivers at all times. Our decades of experience have endeared us to international and regional airlines, and they continue to choose NAHCO for their operations.
“Our team of professional and experienced staff has consistently set the benchmark for ground handling operations in Nigeria. We assure Afrijet and Air Sierra Leone that they have made the best choice any airline could have made. We welcome them to a smooth and exceptional experience.”
Commenting on the new contracts, Mr. Olumuyiwa Olumekun, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCO Plc, emphasized the company’s commitment to quality and consistency, saying; “We cannot afford to give our valued clients any reason to complain. We are in this for the long term and remain dedicated to delivering exceptional service.”