The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) has strengthened its position as West Africa’s leading aviation services provider by securing new multi-year contracts with five airlines, including international carriers and domestic operators.
Key Contracts Secured
- Royal Air Maroc: 5-year cargo freighter & warehousing deal (2024-2029) for Lagos/Abuja
- Kenya Airways: 5-year renewal for passenger/cargo handling across Nigeria
- Dornier Aviation: 3-year passenger services contract for Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Osubi
- Enugu Air: New 5-year nationwide ground handling agreement
- Cronos Airlines: 3-year renewal for Lagos/Port Harcourt operations
Strategic Growth in West Africa
The deals follow NAHCO’s earlier 2024 partnerships with Afrijet and Air Sierra Leone, reinforcing its dominance in regional aviation logistics.
“When clients’ aircraft touch down, only NAHCO delivers ownership-level care,” said Saheed Lasisi, Group Executive Director of Commercial & Business Development.
Leadership Confidence
Group MD Olumuyiwa Olumekun hailed the contracts as validation of NAHCO’s service excellence: “These partnerships reflect our growth trajectory and commitment to elevating African aviation standards.”
Industry Impact: The contracts position NAHCO for expanded revenue streams as airlines increasingly outsource ground operations to specialized handlers.
Source: Punch News
Bolbuk Insight: With 80% of Nigeria’s aviation ground handling market share, NAHCO’s latest wins signal consolidation of its market leadership amid Africa’s air travel boom.