Basil Agboarumi Appointed Executive Director, Corporate And Inter-Governmental Affairs Of SIFAX Group

SIFAX Group, one of the leading business conglomerates in Nigeria with investment in Maritime, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Haulage & Logistics, Financial Services, and Hospitality, has appointed Basil Agboarumi as its new Executive Director, Corporate and Intergovernmental Affairs.

Agboarumi, who recently completed his term as the Managing Director/CEO of the SkyWay Aviation Handling Company Plc. (SAHCO Plc.), l holds a National Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication from the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication from the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, a Master in Communications (MSc) from the Lagos State University and a Certificate in Creative Design & Digital Communications from the School of Media & Communications of the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos.

The commutation guru also holds a Management Certificate in Civil Aviation from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada.

Agboarumi was appointed the Head of Corporate Communications to spearhead the re-branding of the new company after the privatization and subsequent takeover of SAHCOL by SIFAX Group in 2009

He was subsequently appointed the company’s Managing Director in 2018. Under his leadership, SAHCO Plc was listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange while many airlines, both local and foreign, signed business deals with the company due to its excellent and cutting-edge services which include passenger handling, ramp handling, and cargo handling.

Agboarumi has over 25 years of professional in public relations, reputation management, brand development, media relations, business development, and government relations.

Speaking on the new appointment, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group, said Agboarumi brings vast experience and records of achievements to his new role, adding that these qualities will help him succeed in the new role.

In his words, “He demonstrated the capacity and ability to navigate different terrains as a leader during his time as the Managing Director of SAHCO. The COVID-19 pandemic hit shortly after he took over the reins at SAHCO, but he was able to steer the ship of the company to profitability despite the uncertainties that characterized the global aviation business at the time; Sifax Group is highly convinced to benefit tremendously from his wealth of experience as he assumes this new role". Afolabi stated.

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