… Says We cannot Allow Any Staff To Soil Our Name.
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) has sacked its staff accused of harassing and extorting passenger at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
Checks by the online platform revealed that the staff in question in connivance with some other airport workers who allegedly extorted the sum of N100,000 from a traveller to South Africa last December, was sacked after an investigative panel set up by the leading ground handling company in Nigeria and West African countries found him wanting of the allegation.
Ontimenewsng.com learnt that though, the suspect attempted to deny the allegation, but the investigating panel was able to prove that he committed the offence .
A source close to SAHCO,who spoke on the condition of anonymity pointed out that the handling company was also planning to meet with the victim (passenger) to update him on the development.
The source stated categorically that SAHCO would not tolerate any unprofessional behaviour or conduct from any of its staff, irrespective of his or her position.
“I can tell you categorically that our management has sacked the erring staff. Immediately we got wind of the allegation, the management set up a panel to investigate the matter. The panel found him wanting of the allegation, and submitted its report to the management.
“The management, in accordance with the Nigeria labour laws, also implemented the report of the investigative panel by dismissing the culprit immediately. You should know that we are an internationally certified handling company with major foreign and indigenous carriers as our clients. We cannot afford to allow any staff or anyone to soil our name. We give them the best of training locally and internationally and we expect everyone to comply with the set standards.”
,, Speaking further, the source said, “Definitely, SAHCO has lots of exemplary staff who have performed excellently-well in the discharge of their duties. This cannot affect our hard earned image and we will not compromise in entrenching the best industry standards at all times.”
Contacted, the Head, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Vanessa Uansohia, who made a brief comment said that SAHCO does not tolerate any corrupt practices among its staff.
She, however, assured the stakeholders and its clients of utmost commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in its operations at all times.
“We condemn any act of extortion, harassment, unethical behaviour or misconduct among our staff or operations. The reported incident is contrary to our values and code of conduct that governs all our staff.
“We have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of corruption or misconduct and this case is being thoroughly investigated,” she emphasised.
Recall that,One Oyewale Oyesiji, an Osun State-based automobile engineer, a first time traveller, had last December, alleged that he was extorted by some workers at the Lagos airport on his way to South Africa.
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