Jide Kafidipe

Olajide Kafidipe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos and is presently undergoing an Aviation Masters Professional Certificate at the Stanford University, USA. He has over 15 years’ experience in the aviation sector with specifics to Cargo Handling, both locally and abroad.

He began his Cargo Handling career with Skypower Aviation Handling Company as Head, Cargo Automation unit for 5 years before proceeding to the United Kingdom where he worked with Air Menzies International where he was in charge of Exports desk and later became the Duty Supervisor at London Heathrow Airport.

He returned to Nigeria in April 2011 and worked with Diamondworth Global Associates Limited for two years as Chief Operations Officer before returning to SAHCOL to manage the Cargo Services Division.

In his role as Manager, Cargo Services, he has had responsibilities for relationship management, ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements through an effective management of all Airlines accounts.

He rose from the position of Manager, Cargo Services to Senior Manager, Cargo Services, later to Head, Cargo Services and is presently the Assistant General Manager, Cargo Services.