NAHCO Soars: Secures Major Contracts with 5 Airlines, Expands Dominance in African Aviation

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✈️ NAHCO Soars: Secures Major Contracts with 5 Airlines, Expands Dominance in African Aviation

Breaking Down NAHCO’s Landmark Deals
Nigeria’s leading aviation ground services company, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO), has cemented its market dominance by signing five new contracts with local and international airlines. Here’s the full scoop:

Contract Highlights
1️⃣ Royal Air Maroc (International)
- Deal: 5-year cargo freighter & warehousing services in Lagos & Abuja.
- Duration: Until November 2029.
- Bonus: Expands existing comprehensive handling agreement.

2️⃣ Kenya Airways (Regional)
- Renewal: 5-year extension for passenger & cargo operations across Nigeria.
- Flexibility: Covers new routes if added during the contract period.

3️⃣ Dornier Aviation (Regional)
- New Deal: 3-year passenger handling at Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Osubi airports.

4️⃣ Enugu Air (Domestic – New Entrant)
- Exclusive: 5-year nationwide ground operations contract.
- Scope: Full passenger handling at all Nigerian airports.

5️⃣ Cronos Airlines (Regional)
- Renewal: 3-year passenger services in Lagos & Port Harcourt.

Why This Matters
✅ Strategic Growth: NAHCO now handles key regional players (Royal Air Maroc, Kenya Airways) and new domestic entrants (Enugu Air).
✅ Revenue Boost: Multi-year contracts ensure stable cash flow amid volatile aviation trends.
✅ West African Expansion: Follows earlier 2025 deals with Afrijet & Air Sierra Leone.

Leadership Insights
- Saheed Lasisi (Group ED, Commercial):
*“When the client’s aircraft is on the ground, only NAHCO can treat it like her own.”*
- Olumuyiwa Olumekun (Group MD):
*“These deals reflect our commitment to excellence and future growth.”*

Market Impact
- Investor Sentiment: Expect positive reaction on NGX as contracts signal revenue visibility.
- Sector Dominance: NAHCO solidifies its position as Nigeria’s top aviation handler.

What’s Next?
- Watch for more airline partnerships as NAHCO targets 100% coverage of Nigerian airports.
- Potential dividend upside if profitability spikes from these deals.

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