Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc welcomed the Army War College Nigeria delegation for Course 10, 2026, this Tuesday.
Among the visitors were senior officers from South Africa and Cameroon, coming to see firsthand how a private company drives operational excellence across multiple sectors, Punch News reports.
Rotimi Makanjuola, Caverton’s Chief Operating Officer, guided the tour, underlining the company’s dedication to aviation, oil and gas, agriculture, sports, and logistics.
“Training is important, and nothing beats having a facility on the ground for the training of pilots. You can imagine sending people abroad, the cost, foreign exchange losses, and man-hours. This helps save time and money and builds our capacity as a country,” he said.
Truth Live News International learnt that the delegation explored the Caverton Aviation Training Center, Africa’s only certified simulator facility for AW139 and AW109 helicopters, as well as the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility.
Makanjuola highlighted the company’s long-standing operations across Africa, pointing out instances where Caverton revived grounded aircraft and offered emergency support mid-flight.
Beyond aviation, Caverton’s innovative edge extends to agriculture. In partnership with the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, the company has locally assembled drones and trained engineers for crop monitoring, fertiliser distribution, and spraying.
Brigadier-General Olakunle Olayinka stressed the value of such visits, “Study tours expose senior officers to strategic sectors of the national economy. Engagements with private sector organisations like Caverton help participants understand how indigenous innovation contributes to national development and operational readiness.”
Similarly, Brigadier-General Bala Fakandu highlighted the need for stronger collaboration between military institutions and indigenous industries, affirming that partnerships like these are vital for the nation’s growth.
