NSIB, UK varsities train personnel, others on multimodal transport accident investigation

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.

This 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.

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.

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.

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This training, according to the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, “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 statement added.

The statement quoted the Director General of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., as highlighting the importance of the initiative.

The DG said, “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.”

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.