Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Strengthens Partnerships with Major Airlines
Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, known as nahco aviance, has announced significant contract extensions with Qatar Airways, Saudia Airways, and ASKY, further solidifying its position in the ground handling sector of the aviation industry.
In addition to these partnerships, nahco aviance has secured a new agreement with Flygabon, a newcomer in the Nigerian aviation market, and has commenced exports of solar cells to the United States.
The company revealed that BGE (Nigeria) Solar FZE began using nahco aviance’s facilities to export solar cells from Lagos to the United States as of January 2026. The project initially relied on prominent airlines such as Lufthansa, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and DHL, with shipments varying from 20 to 50 tonnes transported via the cargo services of Access Freight and Ideal Royal.
Having consistently been the preferred partner for Qatar Airways, nahco aviance has formalized a three-year extension of its collaboration with the leading Middle Eastern airline. The longstanding relationship with Saudia Airlines also continues, with a mutual agreement to extend their partnership for five additional years. Furthermore, nahco aviance has renewed its connection with African regional carrier ASKY for another three years.
The recent agreement with Flygabon, effective from October 2024 to September 2027, aligns with the airline’s expansion into the Nigerian market, aimed at enhancing connectivity across West, Central, and Southern Africa. These partnerships complement existing agreements with airlines such as Sky7, Pioneer, Avia Green, Benani, and Aviation Clearing House, highlighting nahco aviance’s sustained growth and resilience in the aviation sector.
These new contracts reinforce nahco aviance’s more than 40 years of impeccable service in the Nigerian aviation industry. Earlier in the year, the company also announced agreements with major European airlines, including Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic, along with a renewal partnership with Rwanda Air.
The signing of these contracts showcases nahco aviance’s continuing leadership in the West African aviation ground handling sector. The company plays a vital role in the solar cell export business by providing end-to-end cargo handling services, which encompass receiving, stacking, warehousing, and export processing.
In addition to cargo handling, nahco aviance delivers comprehensive aircraft services to ensure seamless ground operations and timely departures as more airlines seek to participate in this burgeoning market. Prince Saheed Rashishi, Group Executive Director of Commercial and Business Development at nahco aviance, expressed pride in the company’s ability to cultivate long-term trust with a diverse array of partners, affirming its competitive advantage in the industry.
The Group Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Olumuyiwa Olumekun, emphasized a commitment to enhancing customer and shareholder value through the continuous integration of new technologies. This focus aims to elevate nahco aviance’s service delivery and ensure high-efficiency handling aligned with airlines’ operational precision. “We remain dedicated to strategies that prioritize operational discipline and stakeholder welfare, setting a benchmark for safety and reliability in the African aviation industry,” he stated. Mr. Olumekun reiterated the company’s commitment to serving partners and facilitating travel across Africa with comprehensive handling solutions.
As the largest ground handling service provider in West Africa, nahco aviance maintains a strong presence at all major airports in Nigeria, reinforcing its status as an industry leader.
