Sifax Group has appointed Mr. Basil Agboarumi as its new Executive Director, Corporate and Intergovernmental Affairs.
Agboarumi recently completed his term as the Managing Director/CEO of the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc. (SAHCO Plc), one of the subsidiaries of Sifax Group.
Agboarumi holds a National Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication from the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication from the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, master degree in Communications (MSc), Lagos State University and a certificate in Creative Design and Digital Communications from the School of Media and Communications, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos. He also holds a Management Certificate in Civil Aviation, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada.
After the privatization and subsequent takeover of SAHCOL by Sifax Group in 2009, Agboarumi was appointed the Head of Corporate Communications to spearhead the re-branding 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 while 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 in public relations, reputation management, brand development, media relations, business development, and government relations.
The conglomerate which has investment in maritime, aviation, oil and gas, haulage and logistics, financial services, and hospitality in a statement made available to Maritime Bits quoted the Chairman, Sifax Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi saying that Agboarumi brings vast experience and records of achievements to his new role.
The statement which was signed by its Corporate Affairs Manager, Mr. Muyiwa Akande stated that these qualities will help him succeed in the new role.
His words: “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.”
