• Gets new GMD/CEO

Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) has acquired additional Ground Support Equipment to boost service delivery to local and foreign airlines.
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The new equipment is made up of seven units of Goldhofer and Sherpa tow tractors, which are known for strength and safety.

The German-made equipment comes in six tons capacity and is built with a new generation engine and transmission, designed for all-weather and climate.

Meanwhile, NAHCO Board has approved the appointment of Indranil Gupta as the new Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, following the retirement of the incumbent GMD/CEO, Olatokunbo Fagbemi. Gupta’s appointment takes effect on December 7, 2021.
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Fagbemi is the first female GMD and was appointed in December 2018. She superintended the new group structure of the company, and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, kept NAHCO afloat with added value to shareholders.

And to ensure a smooth transition, Fagbemi will continue to function as the GMD/CEO until the effective date of her retirement – December 19, 2021. In view of this, the GMD/CEO designate, Gupta will assume office a day after- December 20, 2021.
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Gupta is an Indian national, with about 26 years of experience in managing various aviation businesses in India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa. He worked at Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata/Bangalore International Airports as Airport Manager & Senior Airport Manager till 2007 and subsequently at Bangalore International Airport as General Manager as Head of Operations till 2016.

He also worked as the Vice President-Airport Operations & Project Delivery at GVK Airports 360 Indonesia till 2017, and Managing Director GSEZ-Airports and Director-General – AEROPORT De Libreville, Gabon, till 2020.
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