The Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N) has called for a collaborative effort with the
Nigeria Air Force (NAF) for mutual support and benefits in the area of common interests.
The Commissioner/CEO of the Bureau, Engr. Akin Olateru made the call at the Bureau’s
headquarter in Abuja earlier this week, during a courtesy visit by the Abuja International Airport
Commandant, Group Capt NS Hassan.
Olateru expressed optimism in the ability of the Nigeria Air Force to work in collaboration with
the Bureau to secure material evidence around aircraft crash sites from being tampered with
during air mishaps. He added that tampering with material evidence inhibits accuracy of the
investigation

The Commissioner also called on the Nigeria Air force for the patronage of the Agency’s Flight
Safety Laboratory, equipped with the state of the art facilities and well trained personnel for
effective download of most Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) and Flight Data Recorders (FDR)
found on modern aircraft.
Olateru further stressed that the laboratory allowed the Bureau cheaper and faster conduct of
accident investigation of aircraft crash, other than taking the CVR and FDR abroad for download
.
Speaking, Group Capt NS Hassan, thanked the Commissioner and his top management team for
having him in his office
.
He assured the Agency of the Nigeria Air Force’s support and collaboration in areas of common
interests and mutual benefits in the onerous task of ensuring aviation safety and security when
the need arises.
The Commandant’s visit came on the heels of the recent relocation of the Bureau’s corporate
office to Abuja in line with government’s directive.