NAHCO appoints new GMD/CEO, as Fagbemi retires

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, (NAHCO) Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Indranil Gupta, an Indian, as the new Group Managing Director/CEO of the ground handling firm. The appointment takes effect from December 7, 2021.  This follows the retirement of the incumbent GMD/CEO, Mrs. Olatokunbo Adenike Fagbemi. It would be recalled that Mrs […]

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, (NAHCO) Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Indranil Gupta, an Indian, as the new Group Managing Director/CEO of the ground handling firm.

The appointment takes effect from December 7, 2021. 

This follows the retirement of the incumbent GMD/CEO, Mrs. Olatokunbo Adenike Fagbemi.

It would be recalled that Mrs Fagbemi was appointed the first female Group Managing Director in December 2018, superintending over the new group structure of the Company and keeping it afloat in the midst of the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The impending change, it was learned, has been communicated to the Nigerian Exchange in line with the dictate of the market.

Head, Corporate Communications, Samuel Akinrinmade in a statement said the out-going GMD contributed greatly to repositioning the Company by clearing outstanding financial commitments to stakeholders and partners, as well as authorities. 

And to ensure a smooth transition, Mrs. Fagbemi will continue to function as the GMD/CEO until the effective date of her retirement – December 19, 2021. 

The GMD/CEO designate will assume office a day after which is December 20, 2021.

Meanwhile, NAHCO has taken delivery of additional Ground Support Equipment.

The new delivery is made up of seven units of Goldhofer, Sherpa Tractors, noted for its rigidity, and stability.

The German made equipment comes in 6 tons capacity and built with a new generation engine and transmission, designed for all weather and climate.