President Bola Tinubu Thursday called for cooperation and accountability among stakeholders, regulators — Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), and the Nigeria Inland Waterways (NIWA) to work hand-in-hand with operators, manufacturers, unions, and international partners to avoid undue hindrance to accident investigation in the country.
The President stressed the urgency of timely investigations, noting that delayed probes often prolong uncertainty for victims and allow hazards to persist.
He made the appeal while delivering a keynote address at the Multimodal Transportation Stakeholders’ Workshop organized by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) in Abuja.
Represented by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the president added that the NSIB’s requirement is to begin serious investigations within seven days, coupled with the commitment to publish final reports within 12 months, aligns with global best practices,” he said, citing the U.S. NTSB as a benchmark.
He noted that deeper collaboration across all modes of transportation in Nigeria would achieve a seamless and safer transport ecosystem.
Tinubu commended the NSIB for convening the timely forum themed: “Strengthening Transport Safety Standards Through Collaboration”, commending the presence of stakeholders whose attendance underscored his administration’s collective resolve to overhaul transport safety standards across Nigeria’s critical infrastructure.
He added: “I am acutely aware of the unique challenges facing our sector—from air traffic control to aircraft maintenance and climate-related disruptions. But safety knows no boundaries.
“An incident on the railway can affect air cargo logistics. A marine mishap can hinder road access to ports. Our systems are interlinked. That is why a multimodal, collaborative approach is not optional—it is essential.”
On call to action, the president stressed that the path to zero accidents requires unwavering collaboration and teamwork, noting: “Let this workshop serve as a catalyst to forge partnerships that transcend traditional boundaries. Together, we can build resilient systems: from safer skies to smarter railways, secure maritime corridors, and accident-free roadways.”
He affirmed the government’s continued support for the NSIB through strategic funding, capacity development, and enabling policy environments.