The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has kicked off a multimodal
transport accident investigation training, featuring participants from the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force, alongside NSIB officials.
A statement signed by Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, said the initiative reflects NSIB’s dedication to enhancing transportation safety across sectors,
aligning with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo’s broader agenda for enhancing the aviation and transport
industries.
Mrs Oladeji stated that the training is being facilitated by renowned global experts, including faculties from Cranfield University and Buckinghamshire New University in the United Kingdom, as well as specialists from Nigeria’s Institute of Transport
Technology (NITT) and other prestigious organisations.
She explained that the programme is designed to equip both NSIB personnel and military investigators with
advanced skills and global best practices to enhance transport investigation in
Nigeria.
Oladeji noted that: “This training marks a significant milestone for NSIB in its mission to deliver
world-class transportation investigations and provide preventive measures. It
enhances the Bureau’s ability to manage complex investigations, improve
safety standards, and reduce future incidents,
The integration of military
personnel alongside NSIB’s junior and senior investigators fosters a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring comprehensive knowledge transfer and cross-sectoral cooperation, essential for ensuring transportation safety in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding economy”.
Captain Alex Badeh Jr., Director General of NSIB, while highlighting the importance of
the initiative stated that: “The goal of this program is not only to improve our technical investigation skills but to ensure we have the capacity to address the increasing
complexity of Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure. By involving military
institutions and incorporating international expertise, we’re building a safety
culture that will benefit all Nigerians.”
According to him, the training aligns with NSIB’s strategic goals of improving investigative
efficiency, ensuring transparency in safety reports, and proactively preventing
future incidents through effective risk management. These objectives are in line with Mr. Festus Keyamo’s vision for the aviation sector, which emphasizes
raising safety standards, building capacity, and modernizing safety protocols in
line with global advancements.
“The Minister’s vision is clear,” Captain Badeh Jr. stated. “He is
focused on creating a safer, more efficient aviation industry, and through
programmes like this, we are contributing to that vision by ensuring our
investigators have the tools and knowledge to uphold the highest safety
standards.”
Oladeji pointed out that the outcomes of the training will significantly enhance NSIB’s capacity to
conduct thorough, impartial investigations and contribute to accident prevention, ultimately saving lives.
The NSIB Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance stated further that the initiative is key to the Bureau’s long
term vision of becoming a leading authority in transportation safety across
Africa, positioning Nigeria as a model for safety practices in the region.
As Nigeria continues to expand its transport infrastructure, NSIB’s role in
ensuring safety becomes increasingly critical.
The training represents a substantial investment in human capital, essential for meeting the country’s growing transportation safety demands.
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