NAHCO gets approval to handle radioactive materials

Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO Aviance) can now handle shipments laden with radioactive materials in its facilities at the airports having received the approval from the Federal Government of Nigeria.

This is the first of its kind in the aviation industry as the approval was jointly conveyed to NAHCO the by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA).

The agencies averred that by virtue of this approval all importers and exporters of radioactive material previously affected by the closure should contact NAHCO for import and export of radioactive material which was affected by the embargo earlier imposed.

Commenting on this approval, the Group Executive Director, Commercial and Business Development, NAHCO Plc, Prince Saheed Lasisi, described this as a good development for importers and exporters who have been having challenges exporting and importing shipments with radioactive contents.

He stated: “NAHCO is solving all these issues for our clients, especially the big international airlines and IOCs who require the approval granted NAHCO to move critical shipments which have radioactive contents in and out of the country.”

Lasisi added that NAHCO is always delighted to support the growth of its clients.

The Group Managing Director/CEO, NAHCO Plc, Mr. Olumuyiwa Olumekun, thanked the civil aviation regulator, NCAA, and the NNRA for granting approval to NAHCO for its facilities to be used to handle materials with radioactive contents.

Olumekun pointed out that the Company has put in place clear, diligent and thorough processes that would ensure 100 percent compliance to procedures by highly – trained company professionals as they carry out these specialised functions.