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.
Over the course of the event, ARCO Worldwide welcomed some of Africa’s most distinguished military leaders to its exhibition stand, including 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, Ghana Air Force; and Rear Admiral Godwin Blessing, Chief of the Naval Staff, Ghana.
Their engagement with ARCO Worldwide’s capabilities reflects the growing interest in drone technology and advanced aerial solutions across Africa’s defence and maritime sectors and domains where surveillance, logistics, and rapid situational awareness are increasingly decisive.
“It was an honour to host such distinguished leaders at our stand,” said a spokesperson for ARCO Worldwide. “Their interest underscores the importance of participating in platforms where the critical conversations shaping security, logistics, and innovation across the continent are taking place. We are proud to be at the table where the future of African maritime security is being shaped.”
ARCO Worldwide’s participation at SPAS 2026 builds on its position as a trusted partner in Nigeria’s emerging drone and aviation ecosystem, with a growing portfolio spanning enterprise drone operations, advanced aerial solutions, and specialised training through ARCO Aviation Academy.
As African navies and defence institutions place greater emphasis on technology-driven security, ARCO Worldwide remains committed to delivering innovative aerial capabilities that support surveillance, maritime domain awareness, and operational efficiency across the region.
ARCO Worldwide Services Limited is a multi-sector technology company delivering aerial intelligence, security, and data-driven solutions across industries. A subsidiary of ARCO Group Plc, we are an ISO 9001:2015 certified indigenous company combining deep local expertise with world-class technology to deliver strategic risk mitigation and surveillance solutions across the oil & gas, security, public sectors amongst others.
We deliver integrated drone operations, advanced analytics, and sector-focused technology solutions across Nigeria and Africa.
Authorized and approved by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and the Office of the National Security Adviser, our services Include Aerial Surveillance, Enterprise Drone Sales, Mapping, Infrastructure Inspection, Precision Agriculture, Pipeline Monitoring, Environmental Assessment, and Integrated Security Systems. Using advanced sensors and AI-powered analytics, we transform aerial data into actionable intelligence.
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.
