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 Honourable 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.

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, highlighted the importance of

the initiative: “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.

“The Honourable 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.”

The outcomes of this training will significantly enhance NSIB’s capacity to

conduct thorough, impartial investigations and contribute to accident

prevention, ultimately saving lives. This 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. This training represents a

substantial investment in human capital, essential for meeting the country’s

growing transportation safety demands.

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The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau is the multimodal transport agency

charged with the mandate of promoting transport safety and conducting objective, thorough,

and accurate investigations into transport accidents and incidents in Nigeria with the aim of

identifying the probable causes and advocating for safety improvements based on our findings.

For further enquiries or media requests, please contact NSIB through [email protected] and

NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms.

The Bureau can also be reached on its emergency

line +234-807-709-0909.