Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc, a renowned aviation ground handling company has officially announced the appointment of Adenike Aboderin as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1st, 2024.
Aboderin, a seasoned finance professional with a wealth of executive leadership experience of over two decades, is set to take over the reins from Basil Agboarumi, whose tenure at SAHCO has reached its completion.
With a diverse background encompassing both the private and public sectors, Aboderin brings to SAHCO a skill set that includes policy and strategy formulation, financial advisory, and extensive experience in sectors such as oil & gas, infrastructure, marine, and transportation development.
“Adenike Aboderin who is taking over from Basil Agboarumi due to the completion of his tenure, is a seasoned finance professional with many years of Executive Leadership, Financial and Management experience in both Private and Public Sectors. Her skills include policy/strategy formulation, financial advisory, oil & gas, infrastructural, marine and transport development, business/risk management and public policy,” the firm said.
Prior to her appointment at SAHCO, Aboderin served as the Director of Finance and Accounts at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), where she took the responsibility of managing the organization’s finance, accounts, credit control, and budget directorate.
Her impressive track record extends to her tenure as the Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Ogun State on Trade and Investments, where she spearheaded initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth and development within the state.
“In the Public sector, she worked as the Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Ogun State on Trade and Investments and also oversaw the state’s Economic Planning Department between 2011 and 2014. Aboderin has huge interests in Manufacturing, Transportation, Investments and Social Development. In 2015, she had the responsibility of being the
Chairman Sub – Committee on Social issues of the Presidential Transition Committee,” the firm added.
Aboderin’s professional journey also includes senior management positions at reputable financial institutions such as Skye Bank Plc (now Polaris Bank Limited) and Citibank Nigeria, where she demonstrated her expertise in banking and financial advisory across various sectors of the economy.
Furthermore, Aboderin’s commitment to professional development is evident through her extensive educational background, which includes a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and a Master’s Degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Lagos. She is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB), Fellow of the Association of National Accountant of Nigeria (FCNA), and an AMPAP Certified International Airport Professional (IAP).
In addition to her academic achievements, Aboderin has completed postgraduate courses in Global Strategic Management at the Harvard Business School and an Advanced Management Programme at the Lagos Business School. She is currently pursuing another Master’s degree in Sustainable Development from the University of Sussex, UK.
Aboderin’s appointment comes at a crucial time for SAHCO as the company continues to expand its footprint in the aviation ground handling industry. Her proven track record of leadership and her passion for industrialization and job creation align with SAHCO’s vision of becoming the top at their game in the aviation services sector.
In her new role, Aboderin is expected to leverage her expertise to drive SAHCO’s growth strategy, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional value to its stakeholders.
SAHCO offers a comprehensive range of services including passenger handling, ramp handling, cargo handling and warehousing, aviation security, baggage reconciliation, crew bus and executive lounge services, and other related ground handling services.
With Adenike Aboderin at the helm, SAHCO looks forward to a future marked by innovation, excellence, and sustained growth in the dynamic aviation industry.
