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Built on the values of community, capability, and national development, we are committed to elevating local content participation and ensuring that Guyana’s indigenous communities play an active and meaningful role in the country’s growing energy sector.

Who we are

Leading the Future of a Sustainable Oil & Gas Sector with Innovation and Integrity

A core part of OUR MISSION is capacity building. We partner with government agencies and industry leaders to deliver training programs in tool handling, maintenance, support, and repair—empowering indigenous workers, and broadening local participation in the oil and gas supply chain.

OUR VISION is to support Guyana’s energy future through responsible operations, community development, partnerships and world-class oilfield service excellence.

About Us

ESKO Group is an indigenous Guyanese Oil and Gas services company specializing in the rental, deployment, and technical support of drilling, fishing, milling, and well-intervention tools for offshore operations. Built on the values of community, capability, and national development, we are committed to elevating local content participation and ensuring that Guyana’s indigenous communities play an active and meaningful role in the country’s growing energy sector.

We provide a comprehensive range of oilfield tools and services—supporting drilling, completion, re-completion, plug and abandonment, fishing operations, milling activities, wellbore cleanout, and thru-tubing services. Our vast portfolio includes fishing tools, milling tools, cleanout assemblies, impact tools, downhole intensifiers, under-reaming tools, and specialized well-intervention equipment designed to support, safe, efficient, and compliant offshore operations.

At ESKO Group, we work closely with operators, service companies, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure full environmental and safety compliance, including ensuring that the coordination of waste management services that protect Guyana’s marine ecosystems are adhered to. 

Backed by a team with more than 40 years of combined oil and gas experience, we bring expertise in stakeholder management, drilling operations support, business development, technical consultancy, compliance, and field services. This knowledge positions ESKO Group as a trusted and capable partner for operators seeking reliability, professionalism and high-performance service delivery.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become Guyana’s foremost integrated engineering company—recognized for our unwavering commitment to local content, community empowerment, and world-class operational excellence. Our vision is to support Guyana’s energy future through responsible operations, community development, strategic partnerships, and world-class oilfield service excellence. ESKO Group envisions a future where Indigenous capacity thrives, regional development accelerates, and every project reflects our hallmark of efficiency, reliability, and globally competitive performance. Through responsible innovation, collaborative engagement, and exceptional service delivery, we aim to set the standard for engineering leadership in Guyana’s energy sector and beyond

Mission Statement

Our mission at ESKO Group is to empower the Guyanese economy through world-class services, a skilled workforce, and value-driven solutions. We are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative oilfield services that enhance operational efficiency and support the nation’s long-term energy future. Through the provision of high-quality drilling, fishing, milling, and well intervention tools and expertise, we aim to consistently meet international standards and exceed client expectations.

We are committed to strengthening local capacity by investing in Indigenous training, advancing workforce development, and fostering strategic partnerships that promote inclusive growth. By operating with environmental responsibility, technical excellence, and unwavering integrity, ESKO Group strives to create sustained economic opportunity, uplift communities, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Guyana’s energy sector

Market Position & Growth Drivers

As global investment in offshore exploration and development accelerates, Guyana has emerged as a major frontier for oil and gas production. Market trends driving demand for our services include:

  • Rising global demand for crude oil and natural gas
  • Technological advancements enabling deeper and more complex drilling
  • Expansion of horizontal drilling and unconventional hydrocarbon development
  • Increased investment in oilfield equipment and services to support upstream activities

Oilfield equipment rental and services markets continue to grow due to their essential role in drilling, well completion, logging, intervention, and production activities, creating sustainable demand for specialized tools and experienced service providers such as ESKO Group

ESKO Group is more than a tools rental company—we are a catalyst for regional development, local empowerment, and responsible energy growth in Guyana.

Our vision is to contribute meaningfully to the future of Guyana’s energy sector by delivering safe, efficient, and innovative oilfield solutions while strengthening the capacity of Indigenous communities and supporting national prosperity.

Environmental Responsibility & Compliance

ESKO Group is committed to ensuring its operations meet the highest environmental standards. We coordinate with waste management partners and regulatory agencies to ensure:

  • Full compliance with Guyana’s environmental frameworks
  • Environmentally conscious handling of operational byproducts
  • Safe disposal, processing, and monitoring of waste streams

We work to uphold the integrity of Guyana’s marine environment and ecosystems while supporting responsible offshore development.

Commitment to Local Content

ESKO Group integrates downhole tools rental with local workforce development, technical training, and community participation—ensuring Guyanese professionals are actively involved in tool handling, maintenance, and operational support.

Our Team

Our Passionate Experts who are Driving the Oil and Gas Innovation

Our experienced and diverse team is dedicated to innovating for a sustainable oil sector. Together, we bring the expertise, creativity, and commitment necessary to develop future-focused solutions and meet the industry’s evolving challenges.

Nicholas AYOOLA OLADEHIN

Founder/CEO
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Jennifer ABANDA-OLADEHIN
Chief Operating Officer | ESKOGroup
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Raymond CHURCHILL ABANDA
Managing Director | ESKOGroup
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Stephen
OHUNENIESE
Deputy Managing Director | ESKOGroup
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Titilola ANTHONIA DICKSON
Chief Legal Officer | ESKOGroup
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Folake Amanda OLADEHIN-ADETU
Chief Financial Officer | ESKOGroup
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Olanike Theresa OLADEHIN
Chief Administrative Officer | ESKOGroup
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Nicholas OLADEHIN

Chief Executive Officer | ESKO Group 

Nicholas OLADEHIN serves as the Chief Executive Officer of ESKO Group, an Indigenous Guyanese-owned oilfield tools rental and technical services company serving drilling, completion, and production activities in offshore Guyana. With over two decades of combined academic and industry experience, he provides strategic leadership focused on operational excellence, local content advancement, and sustainable value creation for clients and stakeholders.

Mr. Oladehin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, and a Master’s Degree in Petroleum Geochemistry & Petroleum Engineering, equipping him with deep technical competence across subsurface evaluation, well engineering, and upstream operations. His background includes extensive experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, account management and business development, along with a proven track record of supporting high-specification drilling campaigns, intervention projects, and regulatory-compliant operations.

He guides ESKO Group’s mission to deliver reliable, safety-driven rental tools and specialized services—including fishing, milling, clean-out, thru-tubing, plug and abandonment, and slot recovery solutions—while championing Indigenous workforce development and community capacity building.

Through strong partnerships with government agencies and industry stakeholders, he advances training programs in tools management, maintenance, and operational support, ensuring the company meets international quality standards, enhances client operational efficiency, delivers at pace, and strengthens Guyana’s sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive energy sector.

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Nicholas AYOOLA OLADEHIN

Founder/CEO | ESKO Group 

Nicholas OLADEHIN serves as the Founder/CEO of ESKO Group, an Indigenous Guyanese-owned oilfield tools rental and technical services company serving drilling, completion, and production activities in offshore Guyana. With over two decades of combined academic and industry experience, he provides strategic leadership focused on operational excellence, local content advancement, and sustainable value creation for clients and stakeholders.

Mr. Oladehin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, and a Master’s Degree in Petroleum Geochemistry & Petroleum Engineering, equipping him with deep technical competence across subsurface evaluation, well engineering, and upstream operations. His background includes extensive experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, account management and business development, along with a proven track record of supporting high-specification drilling campaigns, intervention projects, and regulatory-compliant operations.

He guides ESKO Group’s mission to deliver reliable, safety-driven rental tools and specialized services—including fishing, milling, clean-out, thru-tubing, plug and abandonment, and slot recovery solutions—while championing Indigenous workforce development and community capacity building.

Through strong partnerships with government agencies and industry stakeholders, he advances training programs in tools management, maintenance, and operational support, ensuring the company meets international quality standards, enhances client operational efficiency, delivers at pace, and strengthens Guyana’s sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive energy sector.

Jennifer OLADEHIN-ABANDA

Chief Operating Officer | ESKO Group

Jennifer OLADEHIN-ABANDA is the Chief Operating Officer at ESKO Group. Specializing in Human Resources Management, organizational development, and strategic stakeholder engagement, she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Master’s in International Human Resources Management, and is a CIPD certified HR Management Specialist.

Her years working within the UK Civil Service has provided her with invaluable experiences, bespoke skills, and strong client liaison capabilities with multicultural audiences, while providing deep policy insights to Senior Management, Directors and Stakeholders.

She possesses in-depth government/ stakeholders policies consultation skills, and coupled with a strong experience in customer service, inclusivity planning, strategic networking, and HR consulting, Jennifer’s expertise positions her with the responsibilities of designing structured inclusivity roadmaps to support governance, people management, development, growth expansion strategy, and championing capacity-building initiatives that advance the company’s mission, ensuring our core values are implemented collectively at strengthening Indigenous participation in Guyana’s energy sector.

Raymond CHURCHILL ABANDA

Managing Director | ESKO Group

Engr. Raymond ABANDA serves on the Board of Director of ESKO Group as the Managing Director, bringing over 40 years of specialized expertise in the downhole tool industry. He is highly skilled in delivering end-to-end solutions for complex wellbore challenges, with extensive experience across completion operations, wellbore intervention, and advanced fishing services spanning cased hole, open hole, whipstock, and thru-tubing environments.

Throughout his career, he has operated a wide range of downhole tools and technologies across multiple product lines and diverse assets—including open hole completions, multilateral casing exits, and comprehensive wellbore remediation systems. His hands-on field expertise, combined with strong technical leadership, has established him as a trusted authority in optimizing intervention performance and restoring well integrity.

He is recognized for his commitment to operational efficiency, consistently identifying innovative opportunities to reduce costs, improve tool reliability, and enhance job execution—while ensuring measurable value for clients. His deep technical proficiency spans cased-hole fishing, open-hole fishing, thru-tubing operations, whipstock deployment, workovers, and completion support.

With decades of delivering tailored guidance and high-level technical service in both field and office environments, Engr. Abanda remains dedicated to providing operators with world-class expertise and dependable, fit-for-purpose wellbore intervention solutions

Stephen OHUNENIESE

Deputy Managing Director | ESKO Group

Stephen OHUNENIESE is on the Board of Directors at ESKO Group, where he serves as Deputy Managing Director.

Stephen OHUNENIESE began his career as a Maintenance Technician with Ensco Tool Supply Inc., where he was responsible for the complete maintenance cycle of downhole equipment. A specialist in NOV Downhole Tools, he has over 35 years of experience in the downhole tools industry and possesses extensive knowledge of both completion and wellbore intervention operations, including but not limited to whipstocks, cased-hole, open-hole, and through-tubing fishing operations.

In his previous roles with Orwell International PHC and Segofs Energy Services, Stephen ensured that equipment was prepared and deployed in strict compliance with industry standards, quality procedures, and safety guidelines. His contributions have consistently supported the maintenance of client well integrity and the delivery of exceptional operational results.

Stephen OHUNENIESE is also the Managing Director of Crownstep Limited, a United Kingdom–based downhole tools consultancy company where he provides procurement consultation for both offshore and onshore companies. He continues to serve as the Deputy Managing Director of ESKO Group, Guyana, where his vast level of invaluable experiences is pivotal in achieving our goals and the expectations of our clients.

In addition to his extensive industry experience, Stephen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria, and a Master’s degree in Cyber Security from the University of West London, United Kingdom.

Titilola ANTHONIA DICKSON

Chief Legal Officer | ESKO Group

Titilola DICKSON serves on the Board of Directors of ESKO Group as the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) & Company Secretary, bringing a strong legal foundation, international experience, and a deep commitment to community empowerment. As a proud Guyanese citizen, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s governance framework and ensuring that ESKO Group operates with integrity, compliance, and accountability across all business functions.

Titilola holds an LLB (Bachelor of Laws), and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the renowned Obafemi Awolowo University. Called to the Nigerian Bar in 2016 as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, she has accumulated over six years of active legal practice, spanning corporate advisory, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management.

Her experience also includes meaningful engagement with non-profit organisations, where she contributed to community development initiatives and advocacy programs. In her dual capacity as CLO & Company Secretary, Titilola is responsible for:

  • Establishing and overseeing robust corporate governance structures
  • Developing and implementing legal, regulatory, and operational policies
  • Advising the Board and Executive Management on risk, compliance, and statutory obligations, and ensuring ethical standards and legal integrity across all company operations
  • Managing board processes, documentation, and regulatory reporting
  • Supporting stakeholder engagements to ensure alignment with Guyana’s legal and socio-economic frameworks, and championing community-focused initiatives aligned with ESKO Group’s mission

Titilola also brings a strong dedication to uplifting communities, particularly through programs that empower women, promote education, and expand opportunities for underserved groups. Her commitment to people-centered development strengthens ESKO Group’s promise to champion meaningful local participation and sustainable regional progress.

With her legal expertise, governance leadership, and passion for community advancement, Titilola plays a central role in guiding ESKO Group toward operational excellence, ethical leadership, and inclusive development within Guyana’s evolving energy landscape.

Folake Amanda OLADEHIN-ADETU

Chief Financial | ESKO Group

Folake Amanda OLADEHIN-ADETU serves on the Board of Directors of ESKO Group as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bringing more than 15 years of progressive financial management experience and a proven track record of driving operational efficiency, financial integrity, and sustainable business growth. A proud Guyanese citizen, Folake’s leadership strengthens the company’s commitment to national development, local capacity-building, and responsible corporate governance.

She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University and is a Chartered Accountant, certified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Her professional background spans corporate finance, government and non-profit accounting, auditing, strategic planning, and financial operations across multiple sectors.

Folake’s core areas of expertise include:

  • Financial modeling & analysis
  • Budgeting & forecasting, including revenue projections, expense planning, and capital budgeting
  • Variance analysis & performance monitoring
  • Government and non-profit financial reporting
  • Internal controls, risk management & compliance oversight
  • Managerial accounting for executive decision-making
  • Operational efficiency improvement & cost optimization

Throughout her career, she has consistently delivered strong results by implementing structured financial systems, improving internal controls, enhancing compliance monitoring, managing foreign exchange exposure, strengthening accounts receivable processes, and driving cost-saving initiatives that improved profitability across business units. Her ability to collaborate across functions has enabled organizations to pursue strategic growth opportunities with confidence and financial discipline.

Role at ESKO Group

As Chief Financial Officer, Folake is responsible for leading the company’s entire financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability and operational excellence. Her responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Managing capital allocation, revenue modeling, and cost control frameworks
  • Establishing robust internal control systems and financial governance structures
  • Ensuring compliance with national regulations, industry standards, and international accounting requirements
  • Monitoring financial risks and developing strategies for mitigation
  • Providing financial insights to guide executive decision-making and stakeholder expectations
  • Preparing and supervising financial reports, audits, and regulatory submissions
  • Strengthening financial processes to support the company’s growth, investments, and community-focused initiatives

Folake is also committed to improving community financial literacy, supporting Indigenous and local empowerment programs, and ensuring that ESKO Group’s financial practices reflect its values of transparency, resilience, and nation-building.

With her strategic mindset, analytical expertise, and deep commitment to Guyana’s development, Folake Amanda Oladehin-Adetu plays a vital leadership role in advancing ESKO Group’s vision of becoming Guyana’s most trusted and financially resilient integrated engineering company.

Olanike Theresa OLADEHIN

Chief Administrative Officer | ESKO Group

Olanike OLADEHIN is a proud Guyanese, an administrative strategist, Agile practitioner, and an accomplished problem solver who serves on the Board of Directors as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of ESKO Group. Known for her multidisciplinary expertise and structured, solutions-oriented approach, she plays a central role in strengthening the company’s operational backbone and ensuring seamless alignment between strategy, governance, and day-to-day execution.

A Generalist Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Olanike holds a Master’s Degree in Public and International Affairs, a Bachelor’s Degree in English Language, and a Diploma in Education. Her academic and professional foundation reflects a strong commitment to research, organizational development, and modern administrative methodologies—particularly Agile frameworks that enhance efficiency, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Role & Impact at ESKO Group

As CAO, Olanike leads the company’s administrative architecture, overseeing daily operations, coordinating human resource functions, and supporting governance and compliance. She partners closely with the CEO and executive leadership to design internal policies, manage budgets, evaluate performance, and drive long-term strategic planning. Her leadership ensures organizational cohesion, strong internal controls, and optimal functioning across all departments.

Olanike applies Agile methodologies to enhance project execution and operational efficiency. By championing iterative delivery, continuous feedback loops, and collaborative teamwork, she ensures that ESKO Group remains responsive to client needs, evolving market conditions, and internal performance priorities.

Her agile-driven administrative leadership provides the company with several key operational advantages:

  • Flexibility & Adaptability: Ensures rapid, efficient responses to changing project requirements and stakeholder needs.
  • Faster Time to Market: Supports shorter delivery cycles for improved value and timely outcomes.
  • Higher Customer Satisfaction: Incorporates client feedback to maintain accuracy, relevance, and alignment with expectations.
  • Improved Quality: Promotes continuous testing, evaluation, and refinement of processes and deliverables.
  • Reduced Risk Exposure: Breaks complex projects into manageable segments for early issue detection and mitigation.
  • Stronger Collaboration: Enhances transparency, communication, and teamwork across departments.
  • Higher Team Morale & Accountability: Encourages empowerment, clear responsibilities, and a supportive work environment.
  • Culture of Continuous Improvement: Drives sustained innovation, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Leadership Philosophy

Olanike is widely regarded for her analytical mindset, calm problem-solving style, and ability to transform complexity into clear, efficient systems. She is passionate about building structures that support people, enhance performance, and promote organizational resilience. Through her administrative oversight and agile-informed leadership, she contributes significantly to ESKO Group’s commitment to operational excellence, local empowerment, and sustainable national development.

Her work ensures that ESKO Group operates with integrity, efficiency, strategic foresight, and a strong focus on delivering exceptional value to Guyana’s energy sector and wider economy.