Barr. Taiwo Afolabi, CON, Chairman, Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc., SAHCO Plc
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has won the contract for ground handling services for Air Algeria in Lagos and Abuja thus reinforcing its position as a trusted partner to leading international airlines.
According to a statement by SAHCO, “the contract represents another significant milestone in SAHCO’s growth trajectory, reinforcing the confidence international airlines continue to place in the Company’s operational capabilities, service quality and commitment to global aviation standards”.
The media statement claimed that “the agreement mandates the company to provide full ground handling services to Air Algeria at both the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, in Abuja leveraging its highly trained workforce, modern ground support equipment and operational expertise to deliver safe, seamless and efficient services in line with international best practices”.
It added that the “partnership further strengthens SAHCO’s growing portfolio of international airline clients and underscores its capacity to deliver consistent, high-quality ground handling services across multiple airport locations in Nigeria”.

Commenting on the development, the Chairman of SAHCO Plc, Barr. Taiwo Afolabi, CON, expressed delight at the partnership. He described the contract as a testament to the Company’s growing reputation for operational excellence and dependable service delivery.
Afolabi further stated, “We are delighted that Air Algérie has chosen SAHCO as its ground handling partner in Lagos and Abuja. This confidence reflects our unwavering commitment to safety, operational efficiency and service excellence”.
He said SAHCO remain focused on delivering seamless ground handling solutions that meet the expectations of our airline partners and contribute to a superior passenger experience.”
The statement reiterated that “Safety remains central to SAHCO’s operations. The Company maintains internationally recognized certifications, including ISAGO, RA3, ISO 900, SON and ISO 27001, demonstrating its commitment to quality management, secure operations and globally accepted aviation standards”.
The Air Algeria contract adds to SAHCO’s growing portfolio of international airline partnerships and reflects the confidence airlines continue to place in its expertise, dependable workforce and customer-focused approach.
