NAHCO extends relationship with Qatar, Saudia, ASKY
- Signs fresh contract with FlyGabon, others
- Commences solar cells export to US
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO Aviance) has announced further consolidation of its dominance in the ground handling segment of the aviation industry by extending its contracts with Qatar Airways, Saudia Airlines, and ASKY.
The company also signed a fresh contract with a new entrant into the Nigerian market, FlyGabon.
This is because the company announced the commencement of solar cell exports to the United States of America.
NAHCO, in a statement during the week, disclosed that BGE (Nigeria) Solar FZE commenced exporting solar cells from Lagos to the United States in January 2026, using NAHCO facilities. The project initially moved via scheduled carriers, including Lufthansa (LH), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Turkish Airlines (TK), and DHL, with shipments ranging from 20 to 50 tons per consignment via freight forwarding partners such as Access Freight and Ideal Royal.
NAHCO, which has long been Qatar Airways’ preferred choice, has reached an agreement with Qatar, the Middle East giant, to extend the partnership for a further three years.
The long-standing partnership between the Company and Saudia Air will continue for the next five years after an agreement was reached by the parties.
NAHCO has also extended its long-standing relationship with the Africa regional operator, ASKY, for another three years.
Additionally, NAHCO has secured a three-year contract with the trending African carrier, FlyGabon, commencing October 2024 to September 2027.
The entry of FlyGabon into NAHCO’s fold 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 were in addition to earlier contracts with other airline operators, including Sky 7, Pioneer, Avia Green, Benani and the Aviation Clearing House. These contracts come on the heels of NAHCO’s more than 40 years of unblemished service delivery in the Nigerian aviation industry.
The Company had announced in January additional contracts with global and domestic operators, including European giants Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic. Also announced earlier in the year was a contract renewal with the reliable African operator, RwandAir.
The signing of the new contracts demonstrates NAHCO’s continued leadership of the ground handling segment of the aviation industry in the entire West Africa sub-region.
For solar cell exports, NAHCO plays a critical role by providing end-to-end cargo handling services, including cargo acceptance, build-up, warehousing, and export processing. NAHCO 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 our 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 company’s continuous deployment of new technology ensures that NAHCO’s service delivery will only improve, providing the high-efficiency handling required for airlines’ precision operations.
“We remain committed to a strategy that prioritises 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 to the service of its partners and aiding connectivity for travellers across Africa, providing total handling solutions to these varied international and local partners.”
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