NAHCO consolidates operations by extending handling contracts

NAHCO aviance has further consolidated its leadership in air ground handling operations in Nigeria by securing contract extension with three international carriers – Emirates, Turkish and Virgin Atlantic.

With the contract extension, NAHCO will provide ground handling services for Virgin till 2028, Emirates till 2029 and Turkish till December 2029.

The Group Managing Director/CEO, NAHCO Plc, Mr. Indranil Gupta, described the development as a positive one for the company and its shareholders.

Gupta said “For 45 years NAHCO has been the leader in ground handling service in Nigeria and the entire West Africa region. We will continue to lead the way, satisfy our clients and delight our shareholders. It is a promise we will keep.”

The GMD/CEO expressed NAHCO’s determination to deliver excellent service to its airline clients using the new and modern equipment the Company had been procuring and deploying since Q2 this year.

“NAHCO will continue to invest in equipment and in training to meet our obligations to our clients,” he further added.

The Group Executive Director, Commercial & Business Development, nahco aviance, Prince Saheed Lasisi, described the contracts signing as significant development in the relationship between NAHCO and these great organisations.

Lasisi said “It is a measure of the trust that the airlines have in us that they have extended our contract with them for these respective years. We are so delighted with this and will go beyond expectations in making them the most satisfied airlines operating into and out of Nigeria.”

According to him, any airline that provides the best service will depend on the ground handler that provides the best service to keep its topflight position. He said NAHCO is honoured with the trust reposed in her by these reputable carriers.