NAHCO consolidates handling contracts with more airlines .....Begins export of solar cells to US

 

NAHCO consolidates handling contracts with more airlines 

.....Begins export of solar cells to US 

 Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc yesterday affirmed its dominance in the ground handling  industry following the  extension of its contract with Qatar Airways, Saudia Airlines and ASKY.

To consolidate its place, the company also signed a fresh contract with new entrant into the Nigerian market - FlyGabon.

  The  company said it has  commenced the export  of solar cells  to the United States of America.

NAHCO in a statement  disclosed that BGE (Nigeria) Solar FZE has  since January 2026 be  using NAHCO its facilities in Lagos to move the solar cells to the United States.

 The project, the statement added  initially moved through scheduled carriers, including Lufthansa (LH), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Turkish Airlines (TK), and DHL, with shipments ranging between 20, 30 and 50 tons per consignment through freight forwarding partners such as Access Freight and Ideal Royal.

NAHCO, which has always been the preferred choice for Qatar Airways , the statement further added has reached  understanding with Qatar Airway : the middle-east giant, to extend the partnership between the two of them for a further three years. 

The long-standing partnership between the Company and Saudia Air , NAHCO said will continue for the next five years after agreement was reached by parties.

NAHCO  said it has also extended its long-standing relationship with Africa regional operator  : ASKY for another three years.

Additionally, NAHCO  stated that it has secured a three-year contract with trending African carrier, FlyGabon, commencing October 2024 to September 2027.

 The entry of FlyGabon into NAHCO's fold , the statement added aligns with the airline's recent expansion into the Nigerian market, where it aims to provide seamless connectivity between West, Central, and Southern Africa.

The new signings, NAHCO said  were in addition to earlier contracts with other airlines operators including Sky 7, Pioneer, Avia Green, Benani and the Aviation Clearing House. 

These contracts, the statement said  come on the heels of NAHCO's more than 40 years of unblemished service delivery in the Nigerian aviation industry.

 The Company had in January announced other contracts with other global and domestic operators including European giants, Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. 

Also announced earlier in the year was renewal contract with African reliable operator, Rwand Air. 

The signing of the new contracts , the statement added demonstrates NAHCO’s continued leadership of the ground handling segment of the aviation industry in the entire West Africa sub-region.

On the solar cells export, NAHCO  said it is playing a critical role by providing end-to-end cargo handling services, including cargo acceptance, build-up, warehousing, and export processing.

 NAHCO, according to the statement is also providing full aircraft handling services, ensuring seamless ground handling and on-time departures throughout the project even as more carriers log into the rapidly – expanding business.

The Group Executive Director, Commercial and Business Development, NAHCO Plc, Prince Saheed Lasisi, expressed great pride in the company's ability to secure long-term trust from such a diverse group of operators.

 He stated that these contracts prove that NAHCO remains heads and shoulders above any other service provider in the industry. Lasisi stated, “We are fully prepared to exceed the expectations of these new partners, drawing on more than 47 years of unblemished service to maintain its reputation for excellence.”Speaking on the development, the Group Managing Director/CEO of the Company, Mr. Olumuyiwa Olumekun, emphasized that the company’s focus on value addition to its clients and shareholders.

Olumekun noted that the continuous deployment of new technology by the company ensures that NAHCO’s service delivery will only get better, providing the high-efficiency handling required for the precision operations of airlines.

 “We remain committed to a strategy that prioritizes operational discipline and stakeholder happiness, ensuring that NAHCO continues to set the benchmark for safety and reliability in African aviation. The company continues to reinforce its dedication the service of its partners and aiding connectivity for travellers across Africa, providing total handling solutions to these varied international and local partners."