NSIB Discusses Three Key Regulatory Drafts With Transport Stakeholders
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) yesterday presented and discussed three key regulatory drafts that form the cornerstone of its efforts in accidents and incidents investigations in various modes of transportation.
Delivering his welcome speech yesterday in Abuja at the Multimodal Transportation Stakeholders’ Workshop, organized by the NSIB under the theme, Strengthening Transport Safety Standards Through Collaboration, Director General of NSIB, Capt. Alex Sabundu Badeh Jnr. said the three drafts were the Railway (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Regulations Draft, which aims to establish robust procedures for probing railway mishaps, ensuring thorough analysis and preventive recommendations to enhance rail safety nationwide, the Maritime Safety Investigation Regulations Draft, designed to streamline investigations into maritime accidents and incidents, promoting transparency, accountability, and improved safety protocols in our vital waterways and ports and a comprehensive review of the Revised Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations Draft, which builds on existing frameworks to incorporate emerging technologies, global lessons learned, and stakeholder feedback for even stronger aviation safety oversight.
“These drafts represent months of dedicated work by our teams at NSIB, informed by data, expert consultations, and real-world experiences. Today, we invite your valuable input to refine them further, ensuring they are practical, enforceable, and effective in preventing future incidents.
I am confident that the discussions ahead will yield actionable outcomes, strengthening our collective resolve to prioritize safety,” he said.
Badeh Jr. said the workshop’s primary objective “is to foster open dialogue, exchange insights, and collectively refine the frameworks that safeguard lives and infrastructure in aviation, maritime, and railway sectors. In an era where transportation systems are increasingly interconnected, collaboration is not just beneficial. It is essential. By working together, we can identify gaps, share best practices, and build resilient safety mechanisms that align with international standards while addressing our unique national challenges.”
Present at the event intended to also build a collective commitment of government to fostering a safer and more efficient transportation ecosystem, were the Director-General of NSIB, Capt. Alex Sabundu Badeh Jnr., the Minister of Transportation, Sen. Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola and other stakeholders from the aviation, rail, marine, and road sectors, including representatives from NIMASA, NRC, NIWA and NCAA.
Speakers were Mr. Dennis Jones, former Managing Director of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, Engr. Seyi Sijuwade, former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, and Vice Admiral Dele Ezeoba, retired Chief of Naval Staff.
