NSIB Seeks Stakeholders' Contributions To New Act, Shows Readiness For ICAO

LAGOS - The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is seeking the contributions of aviation stakeholders to its recently enacted Act 2022.

Also, the bureau has reiterated its readiness for the forthcoming International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Safety and Security Audit of Nigeria, scheduled for August this year.

Dr. James Odaudu, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NSIB, in a statement, said that the enactment of the new Act necessitated the inclusion of new amendments to its regulations.

In order to have a comprehensive contribution, the bureau, Odaudu said has invited stakeholders to a consultative meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Abuja.

The statement quoted Engr. Akin Olateru, the Director-General, NSIB, as saying that the purpose of the meeting was to enable stakeholders make contributions to the amendments, which are meant to, amongst others, ensure that the bureau's regulations are consonant with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) as set by ICAO Annex 13.

Olateru further stated that the amendments were meant to put the bureau in tune with the evolution of new technologies and changes within the industry globally.

Expected at the meeting are members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), all holders of valid Air Operators Certificate (AOC), security agencies and all those involved in air safety and security issues.

He said that the meeting, which would hold physically at the conference room of the Director-General Civil Aviation (DGCA), would also hold simultaneously on zoom network.

Meanwhile, NSIB said it has stepped up preparation for the ICAO Safety and Security Audit of Nigeria, scheduled for August.

Olateru said although NSIB has always been on top of its duties, preparations are in top gear to ensure that the country comes top again in all aspects, especially as it concerns the organization.