Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) has honoured the Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) with the ‘Aviation Service Provider of the Year 2025’award.

A statement by the Head, Corporate Communications, SAHCO, Mrs Vanessa Uansohia, said that the award was in recognition of the company’s exceptional innovations, operational excellence, and significant contributions to the development of the transport and aviation industry in Nigeria.

The statement hinted that the award was presented during the NITT yearly award and dinner ceremony, held in Abuja, recently. The ceremony brought together leading figures from government, academia, and the private sector to celebrate outstanding achievements in the country’s transport and logistics sector.

In his remarks, the Director-General, NITT, Dr Bayero Salih Farah, commended SAHCO for its dedication to quality, safety, and innovation in aviation ground handling services.

He noted that the company had continued to distinguish itself through sustained investment in modern Ground Support Equipment (GSE), deployment of cutting-edge technology, training of highly skilled personnel, and adoption of efficient administrative practices that have elevated service delivery across Nigerian airports.

“SAHCO has consistently demonstrated excellence in its operations and remains a model for others in the aviation service industry.

“Their continuous investment in innovation and human capital development reflects the kind of forward-thinking approach that aligns with our vision at NITT to promote efficiency, research, and development across all modes of transport in Nigeria,” he said.

In his comment, Regional Manager, North Central, SAHCO, Waziri Samuel, who received the award on behalf of the Managing Director, SAHCO, Mrs Adenike Aboderin, expressed deep appreciation to the institute for the recognition. He described the award as a motivation to further raise the bar in aviation ground handling.