The Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N) has said it will launch its world-class air accident investigation training facility that will be the first in Africa before the end of 2023.
The Commissioner/CEO, AIB-N Mr. Akin Olateru disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when the Rector of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria (NCAT), Capt. Alkali Modibbo and his management team paid a courtesy call on him at the AIB head office in Abuja.
He said the training institute, located close to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja is about 90 per cent completed and should be ready at about the third quarter of 2022.
“AIB is setting up a training school, which is the first of its kind in the history of Africa. That will be the first. It is a welcomed initiative. We have been talking to NCAT among great institutions in the world that teach aircraft accident investigation courses.”
In his comments, the NCAT Rector, Capt. Moddibo said it is significant that continuous synergy is maintained among associate agencies, considering the global challenges facing the aviation industry that require tremendous innovation and dedication.
