Airport Reporters

  SAHCO acquires equipment for passengers  with reduced mobility  Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has deepened its investment in  operational equipment  as part of its  commitment  to safety, and inclusive service delivery. To drive this, the company has unveiled the acquisition of the EVAC+CHAIR emergency evacuation chairs.  With this latest investment, SAHCO becomes the first and only aviation ground handling company in Nigeria to deploy this specialized mobility equipment, further enhancing its ability to provide safe, dignified, and efficient assistance to passengers with reduced mobility. According to a statement , EVAC+CHAIR, is  recognized globally as the world's leading stairway evacuation chair  specially designed to provide a safe and comfortable means of moving passengers with reduced mobility during emergencies or when navigating stairways.  Using an advanced gravity and friction control system, the chair sa...

 EDO NDLEA UNCOVERS DRUG WAREHOUSE, NABS COUPLE The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a large quantity of illicit drugs hidden in a warehouse in Benin City, the state capital. Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, the Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, said that the drugs were detected at a residential building along Sapele Road, Benin City, where the main targets, a husband and wife, were apprehended. Commander Mitchell said that the discovery highlights a growing concern regarding drug trafficking and illegal drug distribution in the state. “We arrested a husband and wife, Christian Chukwuka, 32 years old, and Nwanneka Christian, 33 years old, at the illicit warehouse where they deal in narcotic drugs. The arrest and seizure are a reflection of growing concern over drug trafficking and abuse. Both suspects who hail from Ndokwa in Delta State were caught at the warehouse,” Mitchell stated. The successful operation was carrie...

 Aeronautical Communications Officers urged to uphold  service excellence Aeronautical Communications Officers across Nigerian airports have been admonished to continue to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, vigilance, and service excellence. Alhaji Rabiu Mohammed Sani, President National Air Traffic Communicators Association of Nigeria (NACAN) who made this call during the graduation of the Aeronautical Mobile Service Course No. 8 (AMS-08) at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, commended Engr Umar Farouk for his visionary leadership and unwavering support, particularly in sponsoring various trainings in the agency Sani, who was full of praises for the NAMA Boss disclosed that Farouk has not only approved all their local training programmes-AO-33, AO-34, ACO-45, ACO-46, AMS-08, AMS-09, and CCM-but has also graciously settled all tuition fees in full. "As I speak, the CCM course graduated a few weeks ago, AMS-08 is graduating today, 17th July, 2026,...

 Rotary Club Of PHIA Empowers Students with  Educational Material . As part of it's humanitarian service and community development under the Basic Education and Literacy Project, the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt International Airport, has demonstrated its unwavering commitment by empowering some students of the airport communities with educational materials The President of the Rotary Club,  Rtn Ngozi Onyeanwuna, led other Rotarians to the FAAN International School,Port Harcourt international airport for the presentation of school bags to pupils. Rtn Onyeanwuna said it was in recognition of the importance of education as the foundation upon which brighter futures are built, adding that the Club invested in the dreams and aspirations of young learners by providing them with essential educational materials that will support their academic journey. She disclosed that Rotary club was out to restore hope, provide opportunity and enduring commitment to transforming lives throug...

  NDLEA highlights impact on Army effectiveness  The Army Headquarters Department of Army Transformation and Innovation hosted a strategic seminar aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness within the Nigerian Army.  The ceremony was held at the Nigeria Army School of Supply and Transport, Benin City.  The session focused on the crucial topic, "Lessons Learned Process/Feedback Mechanism", with a special emphasis on the impact of drug and substance abuse. The highlight of the seminar came from a compelling lecture delivered by the commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State, Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD. commander addressed a packed audience of military personnel, emphasising the detrimental effects of substance abuse on the operational readiness and effectiveness of the army. "Substance use and addiction pose significant risks not just to the individual soldier but also to unit cohesion and overall mission success," D...

   Regional Manager lists challenges confronting airports  Infrastructure constraints, Funding limitations, Cybersecurity and Climate disruptions have been identified as some of the challenges facing airports in the country. Others include,  skills shortages, Regulatory complexity and Growing passenger demand as identified by the Regional General manager, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, (NAIA) Abuja Mr Ahmed Danjuma while presenting a paper on Operational Performance and Airport Business Opportunities at the Airport Business Summit in Lagos Represented by the International Terminal Manager of  NAIA Alhaji Abdullahi Lawal, the RGM ​Airports must balance safety, speed, and sustainability while managing limited resources. According to him, operational efficiency was not merely about reducing costs but creating competitive advantage, increasing airport profitability, enhancing passenger experience, Supporting airlines, driving national economic development and...