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Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has officially announced its readiness to deepen trade facilitation and strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates – UAE.

Speaking on behalf of SAHCO Chairman Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, the Managing Director/CEO, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin, emphasized the company’s strategic intent to explore partnerships with leading Middle Eastern airlines. This collaborative push aims to significantly boost passenger traffic, cargo volumes, and e-commerce logistics between the two nations, leveraging the aviation sector as a critical driver for regional economic growth.

To accommodate this projected growth, SAHCO has underscored its robust operational capacity, world-class infrastructure, and specialized expertise. The company is actively positioning itself to ensure seamless passenger, baggage, and cargo handling services, alongside modern warehousing solutions.

According to Mrs. Aboderin, these enhanced partnerships among aviation stakeholders will play a vital role in expanding trade volumes, optimizing supply chain efficiencies, and driving broader economic diversification efforts for both Nigeria and the UAE.

The diplomatic community has responded positively to the initiative, with a UAE delegation recently engaging SAHCO to assess its operational capabilities. Led by His Excellency Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, the UAE Head of Mission to Nigeria, the delegation expressed a strong interest in establishing deeper cooperation in trade facilitation and aviation logistics.

Ambassador Al-Shamsi committed the UAE Embassy in Nigeria to serving as a vital commercial bridge, fostering sustainable business relationships and connectivity between the two markets.

As a publicly listed aviation ground handling service provider, SAHCO maintains a comprehensive operational footprint across all commercially viable airports in Nigeria. Beyond standard passenger and ramp handling, the firm provides specialized services including aviation security, premium airport lounges, and advanced cargo warehousing.

This extensive domestic network, combined with its new Middle Eastern focus, establishes SAHCO as a pivotal player in the evolving landscape of international trade and aviation logistics within the region.