NSIB records remarkable achievement in accident resolution rate-Badeh Jr.

The Director-General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Alex Badeh Jr said the agency has witnessed a remarkable improvement in its accident investigation resolution rate.

He reiterated that its use of cutting-edge technology, as promised during his inaugural address, has been instrumental in driving his team towards unprecedented success in unravelling the root causes of accidents and enhancing safety measures.

At the second NSIB stakeholders’ engagement and press conference for 2024 in Abuja, Badeh Jr noted that the dedication of the workers of NSIB to upholding the highest safety standards and diligence in investigating accidents have been commendable.

The NSIB according to him remains steadfast in its commitment to further improve its investigation techniques and processes, ensuring even more thorough and accurate investigations in the coming year.

With the continued support of the Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Technology, Festus Keyamo, he said NSIB with other sister agencies would set new benchmarks in accident investigation excellence.

His words, “Over the past 12 months, under my leadership as the Director General of the NSIB, we have witnessed a remarkable improvement in our accident investigation resolution rate. Our use of cutting-edge technology, as promised during my inaugural address, has been instrumental in driving our team towards unprecedented success in unravelling the root causes of accidents and enhancing safety measures.”

“I would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to the NSIB’s investigators and support staff, whose unwavering commitment and tireless efforts have led to this year’s successes. Their dedication to upholding the highest safety standards and diligence in investigating accidents has been commendable.”

“As we celebrate our achievements today, we look towards the future with a renewed sense of purpose and determination. The NSIB remains steadfast in our commitment to further improve our investigation techniques and processes, ensuring even more thorough and accurate investigations in the coming year”.

He urged stakeholders and the general public to pay close attention to the safety recommendations in the seven reports released by the agency, saying they contain invaluable lessons that must not be overlooked.

The insights offered within these documents, he explained serve as crucial guidance for preventing future occurrences and ensuring the safety of all lives involved in transportation.

“To our fellow stakeholders, the time to act is now! Let us not wait for tragedy to strike again before taking action. Let us be proactive in our approach, incorporating the lessons learned from these reports into our daily operations. By doing so, we can mitigate risks, enhance safety protocols, and ultimately prevent the reoccurrence of such devastating accidents.

“Each of us is responsible for prioritizing safety above all else. Let us honour the memory of those affected by past accidents by committing ourselves to continuous improvement and unwavering dedication to safety.”

“Once again, I extend a warm welcome to every one of you to this important event. I look forward to engaging with all of you as we work together towards a safer and more secure Nigerian transportation industry.”

Wole Shadare