SAHCO Secures Top Honour as Best Cargo Handling Company in Nigeria at Akwaaba Travel Market

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has reaffirmed its dominance in Nigeria’s aviation ground handling sector by winning the Best Cargo Handling Company in Nigeria 2024/2025 award at the 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market Conference and Exhibition, held in Lagos.

The accolade recognises SAHCO’s unmatched commitment to service excellence and innovation in air cargo and ground handling services.

The company has steadily built a reputation for reliability and professionalism, positioning itself as an industry benchmark in Nigeria and beyond.

Alongside the corporate award, SAHCO’s leadership also received personal honours. The company’s Chairman, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, was named among the Top 50 Air Cargo Personalities in Nigeria, while the Managing Director/CEO, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin, was listed as one of Nigeria’s most influential cargo industry leaders.

The awards were collected on behalf of the company by Mrs. Anne Nwadike, Cargo Marketing Manager, representing the Executive Director of Cargo Services, Mrs. Boma Ukwunna.

Delivering his remarks at the ceremony, the organiser of Akwaaba African Travel Market, Mr. Ikechi Uko, applauded SAHCO for its resilience and innovation. He noted that despite Nigeria’s current economic difficulties, the company had maintained its leadership as the nation’s number one ground handling operator and a formidable player in Africa.

“SAHCO’s consistency in delivering world-class services sets it apart. Its leadership and workforce continue to prove that Nigerian aviation companies can compete at the highest global level,” Mr. Uko stated.

A hallmark of SAHCO’s success lies in its investment in modern infrastructure. The company operates with some of the most sophisticated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) available in the global market, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.

It is also the only ground handling provider with a presence in all commercially operated airports across Nigeria, enabling it to serve airlines and customers nationwide.

Equally significant is SAHCO’s focus on human resource development. By prioritising training and continuous skill enhancement for its staff, the company has ensured that its workforce remains attuned to international aviation standards.

Industry observers at the event described SAHCO’s latest recognition as a strong testament to its unwavering commitment to innovation, customer service, and operational reliability, qualities that have kept it at the forefront of aviation ground handling in Nigeria for decades.

The Akwaaba African Travel Market, now in its 21st edition, remains one of Africa’s most prominent platforms for celebrating excellence in tourism and aviation, bringing together stakeholders, investors, and professionals from across the continent.