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Aviation Bevelopment: SIFAX Group Consortium To Partner FG, LASG

By Anne Ejuka


In a bid to develop the aviation sector in the Nigeria, the SIFAX Group and its aviation partners, Changi Airports International from Singapore have opened discussions on strategic collaboration with the Federal Government and Lagos State government.

SIFAX Group, through one of its subsidiaries, SAHCO Plc that is already a major player in the aviation ground handling space. However, the consortium is looking to explore more business prospects in the sector such as aviation terminal management, airline management and development and other ancillary services.

In various meetings held recently with the Vice President, Kassiem  Shettima, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, the Group reiterated its commitment to the development of Nigeria’s aviation sector, explaining that the company has the capacity to contribute substantially to the growth of the sector, which will positively impact the nation in terms of job creation, tourism development and economic growth.

Chairman of the Consortium, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, noted that SIFAX Group has a track record of turning around enterprises for profitability in Nigeria and beyond. Citing the example of SAHCO Plc which he said was carved out of the defunct Nigeria Airways and was Concessioned to the Group in 2009. Afolabi noted that SIFAX Group has invested heavily in growing it to become the number one cargo handling company in West Africa, as well as being listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange.

He said: “SAHCO is a very good example of the Group’s capacity and expertise in turning around enterprises for growth and profitability. Our port terminal, at Tin Can Island Port, Lagos is also another example we can reference to solidify our claims. It was in a bad shape when we won the concession in 2006 but years down the line, we are proud of the innovations we have introduced that has transformed the terminal to the leading indigenous terminal in the Lagos port.

“We are also turning around the fortune of Warri Terminal B, in Warri Delta State which was abandoned for years. All of these experiences and expertise alongside our technical partnership with Changi Airports International can be put at the disposal of the Federal Government and Lagos State government in their quests to float their respective airlines and the development and management of airport terminals across the country".

Speaking at the meeting, Roy Toh, Director, International Projects, Changi Airports International, said its partnership with SIFAX Group would enable the consortium to replicate what Changi Airports had done across the globe.

He said: “The Singapore Airport is a global reference of how aviation terminal management can be done successfully, we hope to replicate our success here in Nigeria. This is why we have partnered a company with credible track record, SIFAX Group and we are open to collaborations with the government”.

The Governor of Lagos state, Mr  Babajide Sanwo-Olu lauded SIFAX Group for its various investments in the state, which according to him, have contributed greatly to its economic growth, assuring that the state is open to partner with the company.

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