SIFAX Group has kicked off the 2026 business year with an ambitious innovation-driven growth strategy aimed at strengthening operations, accelerating technology adoption, and expanding its footprint across West Africa.
The Group’s Chairman, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, disclosed this in his New Year message to employees, partners, and stakeholders, where he outlined key strategic priorities for 2026 while reflecting on the company’s strong performance in 2025.
According to Afolabi, the Group’s 2026 roadmap is anchored on the theme “Growth through Innovation,” with a renewed focus on operational excellence, collaboration across subsidiaries, sustainability, and customer-centric service delivery. He noted that SIFAX Group is positioning itself to proactively respond to evolving industry dynamics and emerging opportunities across its diverse business segments.
“Our priorities include advancing technological integration across our logistics and maritime operations, expanding the adoption of cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions, and deepening our presence within the West African sub-region, particularly through our financial services businesses,” Afolabi said. “Above all, we remain committed to our mission of becoming Africa’s global conglomerate—trusted, resilient, ethical, and impactful.”
He explained that the innovation push will also support the Group’s regional expansion strategy, with particular emphasis on consolidating its West African operations and scaling its financial services offerings.
Afolabi added that the 2026 outlook builds on notable achievements recorded in 2025, despite economic headwinds, regulatory shifts, and global uncertainties. Among the highlights was the strong performance of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO), which recorded a 155.45 per cent profit growth in the first half of the year and secured strategic handling contracts with international carriers, including Ethiopian Airlines and Air Tanzania.
In the maritime sector, Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited expanded its presence in the general cargo segment, reflecting increased capacity and operational strength, while SIFAX Shipping Company Limited enhanced Nigeria’s export connectivity with the launch of direct Less-than-Container Load (LCL) export services to the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, SIFAX Shipping Inland Container Limited continued to set benchmarks for efficiency in inland container terminal operations nationwide.
The Group also advanced its diversification strategy with the launch of SKYPAY Africa, a regional payment solution introduced through its financial services subsidiary, Sky Capital.
Beyond commercial performance, Afolabi reaffirmed SIFAX Group’s commitment to social impact through the Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation, which sustained its support for vulnerable individuals and communities across Nigeria.
The Chairman emphasized that innovation at SIFAX Group would extend beyond technology to encompass people, culture, and values. He urged employees to uphold professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and accountability as the Group pursues its long-term vision of becoming Africa’s global conglomerate.
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