The Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) recently participated in the 35th Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Annual General Assembly, Regional Conference and Exhibition in Abuja. The event, which drew over 500 delegates and 40 speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors from across Africa and beyond, focused on critical issues shaping the future of the continent's airports. SAHCO used the platform to highlight its capabilities and the growing importance of ground-handling services to Africa's aviation industry development.
The conference, themed "Next-Gen Airports: Driving Performance and Resilience," explored topics such as operational efficiency, digital transformation, sustainability, passenger experience, safety, security, and commercial development. SAHCO's participation provided an opportunity for the Nigerian ground-handling company to engage with airport operators, airlines, regulators, technology providers, and other aviation service providers on emerging trends and evolving requirements of modern airports.
Speaking on behalf of SAHCO's Chairman, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, the company's Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin, emphasized that SAHCO's presence at the continental gathering went beyond corporate visibility. The participation placed Nigerian ground-handling companies within the wider African conversation on the future of airport development and the services required to make airports more efficient, competitive, and passenger-focused.
According to Afolabi, SAHCO occupies an important position within Nigeria's airport services ecosystem, operating at the intersection of airlines, airports, passengers, and the wider aviation supply chain. The company's operations cover passenger handling, baggage handling, ramp handling, cargo handling, and warehousing, among other aviation-related services.
SAHCO's participation at the ACI Africa event demonstrated how ground handling is becoming an increasingly important component of the airport experience, rather than remaining a largely invisible support function. The company showcased its capabilities and highlighted the significance of ground-handling services in making airports more efficient, competitive, and passenger-focused.
The event provided a platform for SAHCO to engage with stakeholders and discuss emerging trends and evolving requirements of modern airports. The company's presence at the conference placed Nigeria's major ground-handling companies directly within a continental conversation about what the airport of the future should look like and the supporting services required.
By participating in the ACI Africa event, SAHCO demonstrated its commitment to driving performance and resilience in Africa's aviation industry. The company's efforts aim to contribute to the development of efficient, competitive, and passenger-focused airports, ultimately enhancing the overall airport experience.
Key points
- SAHCO showcases capabilities at 35th Airports Council International Africa Annual General Assembly
- SAHCO highlights growing importance of ground-handling services to Africa's aviation industry development
- SAHCO participates in continental conversation on future of airport development and supporting services
