ARCO Worldwide Services Limited, Nigeria’s leading drone operations and technology company, was proud to sponsor and exhibit at the Nigerian Navy 70th Anniversary and 6th Sea Power for Africa Symposium (SPAS 2026), held at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Convened under the theme “Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Maritime Security in Africa,” the symposium brought together naval chiefs, defence policymakers, and maritime security stakeholders from across the continent and beyond.
Welcoming Africa’s Defence Leadership
Throughout the event, ARCO Worldwide welcomed several distinguished military leaders to its exhibition stand. These included Rear Admiral Lassa (Rtd.), former Flag Officer Commanding of the Nigerian Navy Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal Eric Agyen-Frempong, Chief of the Air Staff of the Ghana Air Force, and Rear Admiral Godwin Blessing, Chief of the Naval Staff, Ghana.
Their visit highlighted the growing demand for drone technology, aerial surveillance, and advanced aviation solutions across Africa’s defence and maritime sectors. As security challenges evolve, technologies that improve surveillance, logistics, and situational awareness have become increasingly important.
Driving Conversations Around Maritime Security
“It was an honour to host such distinguished leaders at our stand,” said a spokesperson for ARCO Worldwide.
“Their interest reinforces the importance of participating in platforms where the critical conversations shaping security, logistics, and innovation are taking place. Furthermore, we are proud to contribute to discussions that will influence the future of African maritime security.”
Strengthening Africa’s Drone and Aviation Ecosystem
ARCO Worldwide’s participation at SPAS 2026 further reinforces its position as a trusted partner in Nigeria’s growing drone and aviation ecosystem. Today, the company delivers enterprise drone operations, advanced aerial solutions, and specialised training through the ARCO Aviation Academy.
Moreover, as African navies and defence institutions continue to adopt technology-driven security strategies, ARCO Worldwide remains committed to providing innovative aerial capabilities that improve surveillance, maritime domain awareness, and operational efficiency.
About ARCO Worldwide
ARCO Worldwide Services Limited is a multi-sector technology company delivering aerial intelligence, drone operations, security, and data-driven solutions across multiple industries. As a subsidiary of ARCO Group Plc, we combine deep local expertise with world-class technology to solve complex operational challenges.
In addition, we are an ISO 9001:2015 certified indigenous company, trusted by organisations across the oil and gas, security, infrastructure, and public sectors.
Integrated Drone Solutions Across Nigeria and Africa
ARCO Worldwide delivers integrated drone operations, advanced analytics, and sector-specific technology solutions throughout Nigeria and Africa.
Our services are authorised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and approved by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). They include aerial surveillance, enterprise drone sales, mapping, infrastructure inspection, precision agriculture, pipeline monitoring, environmental assessment, and integrated security systems.
Furthermore, by combining advanced sensors with AI-powered analytics, we transform aerial data into actionable intelligence that supports faster and better decision-making.
Building Africa’s Next Generation of Drone Professionals
ARCO Aviation Academy (AAA), our dedicated training arm, builds industry capacity through certified drone pilot training programmes fully aligned with regulatory standards and global best practices.
