Innovating For A Brighter Future: SIFAX Group 2026 Vision
Innovating For A Brighter Future: SIFAX Group 2026 Vision
By Success okezie
SIFAX Group has opened the 2026 business year with a strong declaration of intent,
unveiling an innovation-driven growth plan aimed at strengthening operations,
deepening technology adoption, and expanding its footprint across West Africa.
The Chairman of the Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, made this known in his New Year
message to employees, partners, and stakeholders, where he outlined the
company’s strategic priorities for the year while reflecting on a strong performance
in 2025.
According to Afolabi, the Group’s focus for 2026 is anchored on “Growth through
Innovation,
” with renewed emphasis on operational excellence, collaboration
across subsidiaries, sustainability, and customer-centric service delivery. He noted
that SIFAX Group is positioning itself to respond proactively to industry changes
and emerging opportunities across its diverse business portfolio.
He said: “Our priorities include advancing technological integration across our
logistics and maritime operations, expanding the use of cleaner and more
sustainable energy solutions, and deepening our presence within the West African
sub-region, particularly through our financial services businesses. Above all, we
remain steadfast in our mission to become Africa’s global conglomerate: trusted,
resilient, ethical, and impactful.”
Afolabi said the innovation push would also support the Group’s regional expansion
strategy, especially in West Africa, as it seeks to consolidate its presence and scale
its financial services oerings.
He further highlighted that the innovation-led outlook for 2026 builds on significant
achievements recorded in 2025, despite economic pressures, regulatory changes,
and global uncertainties. Among the milestones recorded during the year was the
strong performance of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO), which posted a
155.45 per cent profit growth in the first half of the year and secured strategic
handling contracts with international airlines including Ethiopian Airlines and Air
Tanzania.
In the maritime sector, Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited deepened its
footprints in the general cargo business, underscoring growing capacity and operational capability, while SIFAX Shipping Company Limited expanded Nigeria’s
export connectivity through the introduction of direct Less-than-Container Load
(LCL) exports to the United Kingdom, and SIFAX Shipping Inland Container Limited
continues to set high standards for ecient inland container terminal operations in
Nigeria.
The Group also deepened its diversification drive with the launch of SKYPAY Africa,
a regional payment solution through its financial subsidiary, Sky Capital. Beyond
business performance, Afolabi rearmed SIFAX Group’s commitment to social
impact through the Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation, which continued to support
vulnerable communities and individuals across the country.
Looking ahead, the Chairman stressed that innovation at SIFAX Group would go
beyond technology to include people, culture, and values. He called on employees
to embrace professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and accountability as the
organisation pursues its long-term vision of becoming Africa’s global conglomerate.
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