“Within the next year, you will see more multimodal engagements as we expand our scope,” Captain Badeh assured.
BY ANTHONY OMOH
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), established under the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (Establishment) Act 2022, is intensifying collaboration across multiple sectors. This effort ensures NSIB strengthens safety framework nationwide and solidifies its role as a leading multimodal accident investigation body. This effort is part of NSIB’s mission to safeguard lives, improve safety standards, and foster excellence in transportation safety.
Director General of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jnr, revealed this while responding to questions at the signing of the NSIB/Aero Contractors Memorandum of Understanding. He stated that the agency is working on a comprehensive framework to help it carry out its mandate without stress or interference. “Transportation safety is a huge task, especially in a country with over 200 million people. We are building everything from scratch because there was no real framework before,” he said.
NSIB has already signed an MOU with the Nigerian Navy and is discussing collaboration with the Maritime Academy in Oron. These agreements aim to enhance safety protocols and improve investigative capabilities in Nigeria’s maritime sector. Additionally, NSIB is revitalizing an existing MOU with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to address road safety concerns. The bureau is also working with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to strengthen railway accident investigations.
The agency is engaging with aviation-related companies, including Bristol and Cabotin, which operate in both the air and maritime sectors. These partnerships are expected to facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building across multiple transportation modes.
NSIB aims to finalize its holistic framework by summer 2025, with plans to expand personnel training in maritime and rail safety. “Within the next year, you will see more multimodal engagements as we expand our scope,” Captain Badeh assured. The bureau is developing strategies to ensure a well-coordinated safety framework that aligns with global best practices.
With these strategic MOUs, NSIB strengthens the safety framework further, positioning itself as a pivotal institution in Nigeria’s transportation safety landscape. The agency remains committed to creating a solid and effective system to prevent future accidents and incidents.
