Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman of SIFAX Group, has been recognized with the esteemed Aviation Industry Investor’s Award at the 14th edition of the Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV) Awards and Ministerial Dinner, a ceremony widely regarded as the pinnacle of recognition in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Alongside Dr. Afolabi’s individual honour, Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc—a key subsidiary of SIFAX Group—was awarded the Aircraft Handling Service Achievement Award, further highlighting the group’s contributions to aviation excellence in Nigeria.
The NIGAV Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across the air transport sector, promoting industry harmony, safety, innovation, and sustainable service delivery. Founder and Convener of the awards, Mr. Fortune Idu, emphasized the importance of the event in encouraging healthy competition and rewarding excellence.
Mr. Idu praised Dr. Afolabi for his visionary leadership and transformative investments in the aviation and tourism sectors.
“Dr. Afolabi has redefined ground handling services in Nigeria. His strategic investments have positioned SAHCO as one of the leading aviation support service providers in Africa. His footprint extends far beyond aviation, with notable contributions in marine, transportation, and hospitality,” Idu noted.
SAHCO remains one of Nigeria’s most reliable and efficient ground handling companies. With state-of-the-art equipment, a highly trained workforce, and operations at all commercially active airports in the country, the company continues to set industry benchmarks in quality and service delivery.
This recognition underscores both Dr. Afolabi’s visionary influence in aviation and SAHCO’s ongoing commitment to elevating ground handling standards in Nigeria and across the continent.
