Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) recently hosted its partners, clients, and stakeholders to a special Ramadan Iftar lecture and dinner as part of activities to mark the holy month of Ramadan.
The event, held at the prestigious Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja, brought together airline representatives, handling agents, government regulators, aviation professionals, and other partners.
In her opening address, SAHCO’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin, welcomed guests and thanked them on behalf of SAHCO Chairman, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, for honouring the invitation. She emphasised SAHCO’s strong belief in faith, inclusiveness, and mutual respect among people of different religious backgrounds.
“Ramadan is a period that promotes reflection, sacrifice, compassion, and discipline, values that are equally important in the corporate world”, Aboderin said, highlighting SAHCO’s commitment to fostering an environment where diversity is respected and celebrated.
Two enlightening lectures followed, delivered by respected Islamic scholars. Professor Tajudeen Yusuf spoke on “Ramadan as a School of Spiritual Discipline, Economic Justice, and Ethical Business Transformation”, emphasising how Ramadan teaches self-control, fairness, compassion, and accountability.
“Organisations and individuals who apply these principles will contribute to building a more ethical and sustainable business environment”, Yusuf said.
Imam Ibrahim Tirmidhee’s lecture, “From Ramadan to the Workplace: The Role of Taqwa in Ensuring Ethical Practices in the Aviation Industry, Airport Operations, and Cargo Businesses”, stressed the importance of God-consciousness in guiding actions in personal and professional lives.
The event concluded with an Iftar dinner, where guests broke their fast together in an atmosphere of unity and goodwill, networking, and strengthening relationships among aviation stakeholders.
Participants commended SAHCO for promoting initiatives that encourage ethical values, inclusiveness, and collaboration within the aviation community.