Skyway Aviation Handling Company has secured the ISO/IEC Information Security Management System certification.
According to the company, the achievement puts the company as the first aviation ground handling company in Nigeria and one of the few in Africa to attain the globally recognised standard.
ISO/IEC 27001:2022, as it is called, is regarded as the international benchmark for information security management. It provides a comprehensive framework for protecting sensitive data, managing cybersecurity risks and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.
In the technology-driven aviation industry, the certification is seen as critical to safeguarding operational systems and customer data. It followed a rigorous audit and compliance assessment conducted by a globally accredited certification body, during which the company met all requirements.
The milestone, SAHCO said, reflects its commitment to cyber resilience, operational excellence and world-class service delivery.
Speaking on the achievement, Executive Director Dr Babatunde Afolabi said information security must be embedded across the organisation.
He said, “Information security is not just an IT function; it is an organisational responsibility.” Every employee plays a role in protecting our systems and customer data.
“Through structured training, strict policies and continuous monitoring, we have built a proactive security culture that supports safe, secure and reliable aviation operations.”
He noted that in aviation ground handling, robust information security is fundamental to business continuity and safety.
“By attaining ISO/IEC 27001:2022, SAHCO has demonstrated industry-leading capability in identifying security risks, implementing preventive controls and maintaining business continuity in the face of evolving cyber threats,” he added.
The certification covers SAHCO’s core operational areas, including cargo handling, customer information management, operational systems and key corporate support services.
Implementation involved extensive risk assessments, deployment of security controls, staff awareness programmes, incident response planning and continuous monitoring aligned with international best practices.
The company said the latest feat adds to its existing certifications, including ISAGO and other regulatory and quality standards, further positioning it as a trailblazer in Africa’s aviation ground handling sector.
“With this milestone, SAHCO becomes part of an elite group of global aviation ground handling service providers operating under internationally certified information security management standards.
“We are setting a new benchmark for excellence in Nigeria and across the African continent,” Afolabi stated.
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