Story by Dr. Ohi Akpengbe
In a sweeping nationwide tour aimed at revitalizing the Nigeria Police Force Airwing, the recently appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the Airwing, CP Martin Nwogoh, embarked on a series of high-level courtesy visits to strategic stakeholders in the aviation industry and within the Nigeria Police hierarchy.
These engagements, held between May 14 and May 22, 2025, are a continuation of CP Nwogoh’s effort to drive forward the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s agenda to reposition the Airwing as a formidable aerial surveillance and tactical support unit.
The visits, which spanned Lagos, Osogbo in Osun State, Enugu, and Lafia in Nasarawa State, were focused on fostering collaborative partnerships in aircraft maintenance, technical training, drone deployment, and infrastructure development. The CP used the engagements as platforms to rally for support, share the IGP’s vision, and cement critical partnerships to ensure continued airworthiness, operational sustainability, and training advancements for the Airwing.
CP Martin Nwogoh visited the Caverton Group Headquarters in Lagos where he was warmly received by the Chief Executive Officer, Captain Rotimi Makajola.
In his welcome address, outlined Caverton’s operational footprint spanning aviation and marine services, with emphasis on training and maintenance capabilities.
Highlighting their deep expertise in aircraft maintenance, Captain Makajola expressed Caverton’s readiness to partner with the Police Airwing by integrating police engineers into their maintenance programs.
In his response, CP Nwogoh expressed deep appreciation for Caverton’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and technical proficiency, acknowledging that the collaboration would be instrumental in actualizing the IGP’s vision to restore grounded aircraft and roll out drone operations nationwide. According to the CP
this synergy would ensure that criminal elements find “no hiding place” as the Airwing regains its full operational strength.
The CP was taken on a guided tour of Caverton’s maintenance hangars, drone assembly hall, logistics facilities, and training classrooms.
Captain Makajola, in his closing remarks, reaffirmed Caverton’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police in achieving aviation excellence.
Strategic Engagement with Lagos State Police Command
In a related engagement, CP Nwogoh paid a courtesy visit to CP Oluhundare Jimo, the 41st Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command.
