The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) has extended its handling contract with Qatar Airways, Saudia Airlines and ASKY.

The company also signed a fresh contract with a new entrant into the Nigerian market, FlyGabon, a statement by the Spokesman of NAHCO, Tayo Ajakaye, has said.

The statement hinted that Qatar Airways extended its partnership with NAHCO for another three years, while Saudia Air renewed its contract for the next five years.

Besides, NAHCO said it has extended its long-standing relationship with the Africa regional operator, ASKY, for another three years.

Also, the company has secured a three-year contract with FlyGabon, effective October 2024 to September 2027.

The entry of FlyGabon into NAHCO’s fold aligned with the airline’s recent expansion into the Nigerian market, where it aims to provide seamless connectivity between West, Central and Southern Africa.

NAHCO said that the new signings were in addition to earlier contracts with other airline operators, including Sky 7, Pioneer, Avia Green, Benani and the Aviation Clearing House.

The statement emphasised that the signing of the new contracts demonstrated the company’s continued leadership of the ground handling segment of the aviation industry in the entire West Africa sub-region.

Also, NAHCO said it has commenced exportation of solar cells to the United States (U.S.).

It said BGE (Nigeria) Solar FZE commenced the export of solar cells from Lagos to the U.S. in January 2026 using NAHCO facilities.

NAHCO said it is playing a critical role by providing end-to-end cargo handling services, including cargo acceptance, build-up, warehousing, and export processing to the exporting company.

NAHCO is also providing full aircraft handling services, ground handling and on-time departures throughout the project, just as more carriers log into the business.

The statement quoted Group Executive Director, Commercial and Business Development, NAHCO Plc, Saheed Lasisi, as expressing delight in the company’s ability to secure long-term trust from such a diverse group of operators.

He stated that these contracts proved that NAHCO remained ahead of other service providers in the industry.

He said: “We are fully prepared to exceed the expectations of these new partners, drawing on more than 47 years of unblemished service to maintain our reputation for excellence.”

Also speaking, the Group Managing Director, NAHCO Olumuyiwa Olumekun, emphasised the company’s focus on value addition to its clients and shareholders.

Olumekun noted that the continuous deployment of new technology by the company ensures that its service delivery will
only get better, providing the high-efficiency handling required for the precision operations of airlines.

“We remain committed to a strategy that prioritises operational discipline and stakeholder happiness, ensuring that NAHCO continues to set the benchmark for safety and reliability in African aviation.

“The company continues to reinforce its dedication to the service of its partners and aiding connectivity for travellers across Africa, providing total handling solutions to these varied international and local partners,” he said.