Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) is seeking to strengthen Nigeria-UAE trade relations and expand aviation connectivity through strategic partnerships with leading Middle East Airlines, with a focus on increasing passenger traffic, cargo volumes, and e-commerce activities.
This was disclosed in a statement made available to ThelensNG by the Head, Corporate Communications of SAHCO, Mrs Adetola Uansohia on Monday.
The Managing Director/CEO, SAHCO, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin, on behalf of the SAHCO Chairman, Barr, Dr Taiwo Afolabi reiterated on strengthening bilateral trade, enhancing passenger and cargo handling, trade facilitation, e-commerce partnerships with other collaborations and leveraging aviation as a catalyst for economic growth.
Mrs Aboderin, assured that SAHCO is committed to supporting initiatives that promote seamless passenger movement, cargo movement and trade between Nigeria and the UAE.
According to her, SAHCO possesses the operational capacity, infrastructure and expertise required to facilitate increased passenger, cargo volumes and support the growing demand for e-commerce logistics across the region.
She said: “We (SAHCO) are strategically positioned to support trade facilitation between Nigeria and the UAE through efficient Passenger Handling, Baggage Handling, Cargo handling services, modern infrastructure and a strong commitment to operational excellence. We are open to collaborations that will strengthen connectivity and create value for businesses in both countries”.
Aboderin emphasised that SAHCO is open to opportunities for collaboration with UAE Airlines, emphasising that stronger partnerships between aviation stakeholders in Nigeria and the UAE would contribute significantly to expanding trade volumes, improving supply chain efficiency and supporting economic diversification efforts.
The UAE delegation, led by the Head of Mission to Nigeria, His Excellency, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, expressed interest in understanding SAHCO’s operational capabilities and exploring avenues for stronger cooperation in passenger, baggage, cargo and trade facilitation.
He also promised that the UAE Embassy in Nigeria would serve as a bridge for building deeper commercial relationships between businesses in both countries.
