NAHCO launches ground support equipment replacement plan

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) Aviance has unveiled Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Replacement Plan.

This initiative aims to modernise the company’s fleet with state-of-the-art equipment over the next two years, enhancing service quality and operational efficiency for all airline customers.

The Board of Directors announced this groundbreaking plan during the commissioning of the first batch of new GSE at the company’s headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. This event marks the commencement of Phase 1 of the GSE Replacement Plan.

Seinde Oladapo Fadeni, Chairman of the Board, stated, “By 2026, we will have acquired all the necessary equipment to fully upgrade our fleet. This initial delivery marks the beginning of significant advancements for NAHCO and our operational practices.

“Despite unforeseen delays from manufacturers and port authorities, we have now initiated a consistent delivery schedule. This milestone signals the start of numerous positive transformations across various aspects of our business, including our workforce, facilities, and equipment.”

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Indranil Gupta, Group Managing Director/CEO, highlighted the strategic importance of the new acquisitions.

“Our focus on acquiring modern GSE to replace our aging fleet is critical for improving operational safety and efficiency.

“With the Board’s support, we are committed to delighting our customers and providing superior service to our client airlines. This initiative aligns perfectly with our mission statement to deliver exceptional services through professional teams, cutting-edge technology, and leading practices,” Gupta explained.

Gupta also outlined the phased implementation of the GSE Replacement Plan, which consists of three phases scheduled for completion by 2026. The current batch of equipment is part of Phase 1, with additional batches expected in the coming months. Orders for Phase 2 will commence shortly, while Phase 3 is slated to begin in 2025.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.