By Dickson Omobola

Following the resumption of Emirates Airlines to Nigeria, the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC, NAHCO, has secured the bid to provide passenger and cargo ground handling services for the carrier at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

Chairman of NAHCO, Dr Seinde Fadeni, said NAHCO was honoured to welcome Emirates back to Nigeria and was committed to continue its relationship.

Fadeni said securing the renewal was a testament to NAHCO’s consistent quality of service and the trust the airline placed in them.

He said: “We look forward to further strengthening valued partnerships and continuing to set the standard for ground handling in Nigeria.”

Also speaking, Group Executive Director – Commercial and Business Development at NAHCO PLC, Prince Saheed Lasisi, said: “Our successful renewal of this contract with Emirates Airlines is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the entire NAHCO team. We are proud to be the preferred ground handlers once again for Emirates as they resume their flights to Nigeria. Our focus remains on delivering world-class services that meet and exceed the expectations of our airline partners.”

Chief Executive Officer of NAHCO PLC, Mr Indranil Gupta, noted that it was a privilege to have been chosen once more by Emirates for their ground handling needs at Lagos Airport, and to extend the company’s successful partnership with one of world’s leading Airlines. He expressed optimism about the company’s future and reaffirmed NAHCO’s commitment to supporting the growth of the company’s airline partners in Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the contract would underscore NAHCO’s commitment to delivering exceptional ground handling services and highlight its role as a partner in Nigeria’s aviation industry.