Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has celebrated the exceptional growth and accomplishments under the leadership of its Managing Director/CEO, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin, recording 74.8% increase in revenue and securing contracts with multiple airlines.
In a statement by the company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs Adetola Vanessa Uansohia, SAHCO remarked that Aboderin’s tenure has been marked by strategic excellence, a significant boost in operational performance, and impressive milestones that have strengthened the company’s position as a leading force in Africa’s aviation ground handling sector.
Uansohia stated: “The company has experienced a remarkable financial turnaround, with a 74.8% increase in revenue for the period ending December 2024, compared to the previous year. This unprecedented growth reflects the company’s commitment to operational excellence, enhanced service delivery, and solidified partnerships with key industry players.
“Under Mrs. Aboderin’s leadership, SAHCO has secured key contracts and renewals, further cementing its reputation in the aviation industry. The company successfully renewed its ground handling contract with British Airways for five years, underscoring its reputation for quality service. Furthermore, SAHCO signed a 5-year ground handling agreement with South African Airways and strengthened partnerships with other major carriers, including Bristow Airlines, Value Jet, Ibom Air, Green Africa, and Air Cote D’Ivoire.”
Additionally, Uansohia noted that SAHCO expanded its footprint by securing the Air Peace London route, Ibom Air’s regional operations to Accra, and Uganda Airlines’ extended services to Abuja.
According to the statement, SAHCO further expanded its portfolio by entering the religious tourism sector, securing Hajj handling contracts with Flynas and Umza Air. The company also secured the full handling contract for Neos Air, reviving the Nigerian-Italian route after nearly two decades. SAHCO’s growth continued with new domestic handling agreements with Umza Aviation, LTT Cargo, and ASTRA Aviation, solidifying its dominance in Nigeria’s aviation industry.
“SAHCO also set a new standard in operational efficiency, achieving an impressive 37-minutes turnaround for an Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight—a record for offloading 37 pallets from a Boeing 777 in under 40 minutes.
“Mrs. Aboderin’s leadership has prioritized safety and environmental sustainability. SAHCO successfully renewed its IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) and RA3 certifications, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to industry-leading safety standards,” the company stated.
