NAHCO lands FlyGabon deal, boosts solar cargo exports
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc has increased its handling profile with the renewal of major international airline contracts and the signing of a fresh agreement with FlyGabon, even as it expands into the growing export logistics market with the shipment of solar cells to the United States.
The company announced in a statement that it had secured contract extensions with Qatar Airways, Saudia Airlines, and ASKY Airlines, while also adding FlyGabon to its growing list of airline partners.
According to the company, its partnership with Qatar Airways has been extended for another three years, reinforcing a long-standing relationship that has seen the Middle Eastern carrier consistently retain NAHCO as its preferred ground handling provider in Nigeria.
Similarly, Saudia Airlines renewed its agreement with NAHCO for another five years, while regional carrier ASKY Airlines also extended its contract with the company for an additional three-year period.
NAHCO also secured a three-year contract with FlyGabon. The agreement coincides with FlyGabon’s expansion into the Nigerian market as the airline seeks to strengthen air connectivity between West, Central, and Southern Africa.
Beyond aviation handling, the company disclosed that it has begun facilitating the export of solar cells from Nigeria to the United States, opening a new chapter in its cargo and logistics operations.
NAHCO said BGE (Nigeria) Solar FZE commenced the export programme in January 2026 using its facilities in Lagos.
The statement noted that shipments initially moved through major international carriers, including Lufthansa, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and DHL, with consignments ranging from 20 to 50 tonnes through freight forwarding partners Access Freight and Ideal Royal.
The company explained that it provides end-to-end cargo handling services for the project, covering cargo acceptance, warehousing, build-up, and export processing, while also ensuring seamless aircraft handling and timely departures.
The latest contracts add to the list of partnerships secured by NAHCO in recent months. Earlier in the year, the company announced agreements with Air France, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and RwandAir, as well as other operators, including Sky 7, Pioneer, Avia Green, Benani, and the Aviation Clearing House.
Speaking on the development, the Group Executive Director, Commercial and Business Development, Saheed Lasisi, described the new agreements as a strong endorsement of the company’s reputation and service quality.
“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,” Lasisi said.
He added that the confidence shown by both long-standing and new airline partners demonstrates that “NAHCO remains heads and shoulders above any other service provider in the industry.”
Also commenting, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCO, Olumuyiwa Olumekun, said the company would continue to invest in technology and innovation to improve service delivery and create value for customers and shareholders.
Olumekun said, “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.”
He stressed that the continuous deployment of modern technology across the company’s operations would further enhance efficiency and support the precision requirements of international airlines.