NAHCO extends contracts with Qatar, Saudia, Asky, begins solar cell export

Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) has extended ground handling contracts with Qatar Airways, Saudia Airlines and ASKY, consolidating its dominance in the ground handling segment of the aviation industry.

Signing a fresh contract with new entrant into Nigerian aviation market, FlyGabon, NAHCO informed that it has commenced solar cells export to the United States of America.

As the preferred choice for Qatar Airways, NAHCO reached an understanding with Qatar, the middle-east giant, to extend the partnership between the two of them for a further three years.

The long-standing partnership between the Company and Saudia Air will continue for the next five years after agreement was been reached by parties.

The company also extended its long-standing relationship with Africa regional operator, ASKY for another three years. It secured a three-year contract with trending African carrier, FlyGabon, commencing October 2024 to September 2027.

NAHCO said the entry of FlyGabon into its fold aligns with the airline’s recent expansion into the Nigerian market, where it aims to provide seamless connectivity between West, Central, and Southern Africa.

The new signings, according to NAHCO, were in addition to earlier contracts with other airlines operators including Sky 7, Pioneer, Avia Green, Benani and the Aviation Clearing House. These contracts come on the heels of NAHCO’s more than 40 years of unblemished service delivery in the Nigerian aviation industry.

The Company had in January announced other contracts with other global and domestic operators including European giants, Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. Also announced earlier in the year was renewal contract with African reliable operator, Rwand Air.

The signing of the new contracts demonstrates NAHCO’s continued leadership of the ground handling segment of the aviation industry in the entire West Africa sub-region.

NAHCO disclosed that BGE (Nigeria) Solar FZE commenced the export of solar cells from Lagos to the United States in January 2026 using NAHCO facilities. The project initially moved through scheduled carriers, including Lufthansa (LH), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Turkish Airlines (TK), and DHL, with shipments ranging between 20, 30 and 50 tons per consignment through freight forwarding partners such as Access Freight and Ideal Royal.

On the solar cells export, NAHCO is playing a critical role by providing end-to-end cargo handling services, including cargo acceptance, build-up, warehousing, and export processing. NAHCO is also providing full aircraft handling services, ensuring seamless ground handling and on-time departures throughout the project even as more carriers log into the rapidly – expanding business.

The Group Executive Director, Commercial and Business Development, NAHCO Plc, Prince Saheed Lasisi, expressed great pride in the company’s ability to secure long-term trust from such a diverse group of operators. He stated that these contracts prove that NAHCO remains heads and shoulders above any other service provider in the industry.

Lasisi stated, “We are fully prepared to exceed the expectations of these new partners, drawing on more than 47 years of unblemished service to maintain its reputation for excellence.”

Speaking on the positive development, the Group Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Olumuyiwa Olumekun, emphasized that the company’s focus on value addition to its clients and shareholders.

Olumekun noted that the continuous deployment of new technology by the company ensures that NAHCO’s service delivery will only get better, providing the high-efficiency handling required for the precision operations of airlines.

 “We remain committed to a strategy that prioritizes operational discipline and stakeholder happiness, ensuring that NAHCO continues to set the benchmark for safety and reliability in African aviation. The company continues to reinforce its dedication the service of its partners and aiding connectivity for travellers across Africa, providing total handling solutions to these varied international and local partners.”