Capt.Alex Badeh Jr,NSIB Chief Executive

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau(NSIB) has reaffirmed its commitment to safer transport across Nigeria.

Towards this end,it has unveil a  unified vision for maritime,rail,and air safety

According to a press release  by the Bureau’s Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, indicated that the two new instruments are the NSIB Casualty Investigation Regulations for the maritime mode and the Rail and Track Accident Investigation Regulations.

The Bureau explained that the two frameworks represent a strategic expansion of the investigative oversight responsibilities, which are made possible by the NSIB Act of 2022.

The further stated that explains that the new regulations are put together  to Nigeria’s transport realities and also aligning with international safety standards, including the International Maritime Organisation(IMO) Casualty Investigation Code and global rail safety norms.

NSIB intensifies safety protocols

According to Capt.Alex Badeh Jnr,the NSIB boss  the Bureau’s goal is to ensure every safety recommendation becomes a transformative tool in reducing transport-related tragedies.

“The goal is not merely to investigate accidents, but to ensure that every finding and every safety recommendation becomes a cornerstone for safer transportation in Nigeria,” he stated. “Our regulations are not only about compliance; they are about relevance—relevance to our waterways, rail systems, and the millions of Nigerians who depend on them daily.”

“The NSIB is pioneering a harmonised, multi modal approach to accident investigation encompassing air, marine, rail, and land transport.”

“ This approach builds upon the Bureau’s successful track record in aviation safety, underpinned by the ICAO Annex 13 framework.”

“The new regulations have been developed through robust stakeholder engagement and field assessments across Nigeria’s jetties, ports, waterways, and railway infrastructure.”

“This consultative process ensures the frameworks are practical, adaptable, and fit for the country’s operational landscape.”

While the statement maintains that  NSIB retains the mandate to independently investigate transport accidents and issue safety recommendations, the onus of implementation rests  squarely with other critical agencies.

The investigative agency is enjoining  stakeholders including the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigerian Shippers’ Council, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to begin proactively strengthening internal mechanisms to respond to NSIB’s recommendations.