The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC (NAHCO Aviance) has been chosen by regional airlines Air Sierra Leone and Afrijet to manage their ground operations in Nigeria.
As part of the agreements, NAHCO will handle Afrijet’s flights into Lagos and Port Harcourt, while also overseeing Air Sierra Leone’s operations in Lagos. Afrijet has signed a three-year contract (2024–2027), while Air Sierra Leone has committed to a five-year agreement (2024–2029).
Expressing his delight over the new partnerships, Prince Saheed Lasisi, NAHCO Plc’s Group Executive Director of Commercial & Business Development, emphasized the company’s expertise and strong reputation in the aviation sector.
“NAHCO consistently delivers quality service. Our years of experience have made us the preferred choice for both international and regional airlines. We assure Afrijet and Air Sierra Leone of top-notch ground handling services,” Lasisi stated.
Similarly, Olumuyiwa Olumekun, NAHCO Plc’s Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to maintaining high service standards. “We are in this for the long haul and will continue providing outstanding service to our valued clients,” he said.
Meanwhile, Air Sierra Leone recently expanded its African operations by launching direct flights from Freetown to Lagos. The airline partnered with Nigeria’s Xejet for aircraft supply and marked its inaugural flight to Lagos on January 22, 2025, with 36 passengers aboard a 50-seat Embraer E145. The airline plans to operate three weekly flights on this route.
In a related development, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has suspended access gate fees at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport from January 24 to February 7, 2025, to ease traffic congestion.