Basil Agboarumi Steps In As New SIFAX GROUP Executive Director

Basil Agboarumi Steps In As New SIFAX GROUP Executive Director

The handling of things is about to change as SIFAX Group, a renowned conglomerate in Nigeria with investments in maritime, aviation, oil & gas, haulage & logistics, financial services, and hospitality, appoints Basil Agboarumi as its new Executive Director, Corporate and Intergovernmental Affairs.

Agboarumi recently completed his term as the Managing Director and CEO of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc. (SAHCO Plc.), one of the subsidiaries of SIFAX Group.

Following the privatization and subsequent takeover of SAHCOL by SIFAX Group in 2009, Agboarumi was appointed the Head of Corporate Communications to spearhead the rebranding of the new company.

He was subsequently appointed the company’s managing director in 2018. Under his leadership, SAHCO Plc was listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange, and many airlines, both local and foreign, signed business deals with the company due to its excellent and cutting-edge services, which include passenger handling, ramp handling, and cargo handling.

Agboarumi has over 25 years of professional experience in public relations, reputation management, brand development, media relations, business development, and government relations.

He also presents a rich academic portfolio, with a National Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication from the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi; a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication from the Federal Polytechnic, Oko; a Master in Communications (MSc) from the Lagos State University; and a Certificate in Creative Design & Digital Communications from the School of Media & Communications of the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos.

The new SIFAX GROUP ED also boasts a Management Certificate in Civil Aviation from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada.

Speaking on the new appointment, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group, said Agboarumi brings vast experience and records of achievements to his new role, adding that these qualities will help him succeed in the new role.

“He demonstrated the capacity and ability to navigate different terrains as a leader during his time as the Managing Director of SAHCO. The COVID-19 pandemic hit shortly after he took over the reins at SAHCO, but he was able to steer the ship of the company to profitability despite the uncertainties that characterised the global aviation business at the time. I am convinced the group will benefit tremendously from his wealth of experience as he assumes this new role, Afolabi opined.”