Key questions this article answers:
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In January, NAHCO embarked on an industrial action that paralysed airport and airline operations in Nigeria for 14 hours. Passengers were stranded, and airlines lost money. Who is NAHCO, and how important are they to Nigeria’s aviation industry?
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Since NAHCO’s revenue grew by over 2x in 2022, why did its staff members strike, and are there chances it will happen again?
In aviation, every second counts. So does every penny.
I say this because the slightest mistake (say, poor maintenance of an aircraft) could cost people their lives. At the same time, a minute delay at an airport affecting aircraft landing could lead to airlines incurring losses.
This context is important as it spotlights the need for things to run smoothly in aviation, especially because it is not the most profitable business.
Unfortunately, in January, the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company’s (NAHCO) 14-hour strike disrupted aviation
