By Yemisi Izuora-Lagos
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited, SAHCOL has announced the movement of its Head Office to a new Corporate Headquarters located at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Cargo Complex.
The relocation marks the first time the Management of the company is being housed in one edifice, after the fire incident that gutted the warehouse/Offices of the Company, on November 21, 2002.
This is a further confirmation that Privatization is paying off for SAHCOL, as less than five Years of handling over SAHCOL to SIFAX Group, the Company started and completed the construction of a befitting Corporate Headquarters.
In the five Years of SIFAX GROUP involvement in SAHCOL, through the Board Chairman, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi the Ground Handling Company has experienced massive purchase/deployment of Modern State-of-the-art equipment, constant training for all staff, international Certification/Recertification, Construction of a world class fully automated Cargo Warehouse, Boost of client confidence leading to increase in number of clientele, and increase in the staff strength.
Meanwhile, still running with the vision to provide outstanding Services to the travelling Public, SAHCOL has reconstructed and opened an exceptionally unique Lounge to the public.
The Lounge which is located at the sterile area of the departure hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport provides an exquisite and relaxed atmosphere for airline customers, paying close attention to their needs to ensure their conformability, while providing an avenue to escape from the usual hustle and bustle of busy airport terminals, with an environment where you can relax and unwind before boarding your flight.
SAHCOL is an ISAGO certified Aviation Ground Handling Company, with significant presence in all commercially operated airports in Nigeria. Its duties includes Passenger Handling, Ramp Handling, Cargo Handling/Warehousing, Aviation Security, Baggage Reconciliation, Crew Bus and Executive Lounge Services, as well as other related ground handling Services.
SAHCOL has successfully established a strong market presence in the domestic and international airline ground handling industry, with peerless expertise in providing exceptional Passenger, Ramp and Cargo/Warehousing services.
Owing to the boost in confidence, SAHCOL now provides ground handling services to some of the world best airlines, amongst which are Arik Air, Emirates Airlines ,United Airlines, Air France, Middle East Airlines (MEA), Allied Air, Aero Contractors Airline, Dana Air, Sudan Air, African Open Sky Airlines, Med-view Airlines, Camair-Co, South African Airways, Etihad Airways, Atlas Jet Airlines, Max Air, Kabo Air, African Word Airways (AWA), Gambia Bird Airlines, AZMAN Air, Discovery Air, Ethiopian Air and other ad-hoc operators.
This has made SAHCOL a reference point where efficiency of a successful flight is born in the Nigerian Aviation sector.