By Seun Ibiyemi
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has expressed its readiness to deepen trade facilitation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through strategic partnerships aimed at boosting passenger traffic, cargo operations and e-commerce activities between both countries.
The company made the commitment during a visit by a UAE delegation led by the Head of Mission to Nigeria, His Excellency Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, who visited SAHCO to explore opportunities for collaboration in aviation and trade facilitation.
Speaking on behalf of the Chairman of SAHCO, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi (CON), the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to strengthening bilateral trade relations through enhanced passenger and cargo handling services, trade facilitation and e-commerce partnerships.
L-R: United Arab Emirate Embassy (UAE), Public Relations Officer, Dr. Akhidenor Ernest; Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO), Manager, Business Development, Mr. Olufolahan Osunsanya; SAHCO, Managing Director/CEO, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin; UAE Embassy, Head of Mission to Nigeria, His Excellency Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi; SAHCO, Executive Director, Business Development and IT, Mr. Babatunde Afolabi; SAHCO, Operations Marketing Manager, Mrs. Mayowa Osinuga; UAE Embassy, Head of Economic Team, Mr. Hasim Ali Abdalla.
Aboderin noted that SAHCO possesses the operational capacity, infrastructure and expertise required to support growing passenger and cargo volumes between Nigeria and the UAE, while also meeting increasing demand for e-commerce logistics services.
She stated that the aviation handling company remains strategically positioned to facilitate trade between both countries through efficient passenger, baggage and cargo handling services, supported by modern infrastructure and a strong commitment to operational excellence.
According to her, the company is open to collaborations that will improve connectivity and create value for businesses operating in both markets.
“We are strategically positioned to support trade facilitation between Nigeria and the UAE through efficient passenger handling, baggage handling and cargo handling services, modern infrastructure and a strong commitment to operational excellence.
We are open to collaborations that will strengthen connectivity and create value for businesses in both countries,” she said.
Aboderin further emphasized that stronger partnerships between aviation stakeholders in Nigeria and the UAE would significantly expand trade volumes, improve supply chain efficiency and support ongoing economic diversification efforts.
In his remarks, Al-Shamsi said the UAE delegation was interested in gaining deeper insight into SAHCO’s operational capabilities and exploring avenues for enhanced cooperation in passenger services, cargo operations and trade facilitation.
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He also pledged that the UAE Embassy in Nigeria would continue to serve as a bridge for fostering stronger commercial relationships between businesses in both countries.
SAHCO, a publicly listed aviation ground handling service provider, operates across all commercially active airports in Nigeria. The company provides a range of aviation services including passenger handling, ramp handling, cargo handling and warehousing, aviation security and premium lounge services.
Industry stakeholders believe that stronger collaboration between SAHCO and UAE-based airlines and businesses could unlock new opportunities for trade, logistics and investment, further strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and the Gulf region.
