Chinedu Eze
The Chairman of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, Dr Taiwo Afolabi has emphasised the essential want for strong stakeholder collaboration, mutual belief, and shared accountability to drive the expansion, effectivity, and international competitiveness of Nigeria’s aviation cargo trade.
He spoke at SAHCO Plc Cargo Stakeholders Forum held in Ikeja, Lagos lately.
Afolabi, who was represented by the Managing Director of the Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin highlighted that the air cargo sector performs an important function in facilitating worldwide commerce, connecting markets, and supporting broader financial growth.
He affirmed that SAHCO’s success is inextricably linked to the cooperation of each stakeholder inside the worth chain, from airways and freight forwarders to regulatory businesses, cargo brokers, importers, exporters, and different service suppliers.
To meet the evolving calls for of the worldwide financial system, Afolabi shared that SAHCO has repeatedly invested in cutting-edge expertise, trendy gear, and infrastructure.
He defined that the current enhancement of its gear contains the introduction of a brand new dual-view X-ray machine for superior cargo screening, an unique Trace Detection (ETB) machine for figuring out potential unique traces, a 16-ton forklift to deal with heavy and outsized consignments, and specialised cold-chain dealing with capabilities designed for temperature-sensitive cargo like prescription drugs and perishables.
Afolabi stated “The air cargo sector plays a vital role in facilitating international trade, connecting markets, supporting businesses, and contributing to economic development. In today’s interconnected global economy, the speed, reliability, security, and efficiency of cargo operations are critical to the competitiveness of businesses and the growth of our nation.”
