Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has been named the Best Cargo Handling Company in Nigeria for 2024/2025 at the 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market Conference and Exhibition, held in Lagos.
The company’s leadership also earned individual honours, with SAHCO Chairman, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, listed among the Top 50 Air Cargo Personalities in Nigeria, while Managing Director/CEO, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin, was recognised among the country’s leading cargo executives.
The awards were received on behalf of the company by SAHCO’s Cargo Marketing Manager, Mrs. Anne Nwadike, who represented Executive Director of Cargo Services, Mrs. Boma Ukwunna.
Event organiser, Ikechi Uko, praised SAHCO for consistently setting the benchmark in aircraft and cargo ground handling services, noting that the company has maintained its status as Nigeria’s top ground handling provider and one of the best in Africa despite prevailing economic challenges.
Renowned for operational excellence, SAHCO operates some of the world’s most advanced Ground Support Equipment (GSE), fitted with modern technology to ensure efficiency and reliability. It also remains the only aviation ground handling company with a presence across all commercially operated airports in Nigeria, offering nationwide reach and accessibility.
According to SAHCO’s Head of Corporate Communications, Adetola Uansohia, the recognition underscores the company’s focus on innovation, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. She added that beyond technology and infrastructure, SAHCO continues to invest heavily in workforce training and development to uphold global standards in aviation ground handling services.
This latest honour reinforces SAHCO’s reputation as a leader in the Nigerian and African aviation industry.