Following the recent enactment of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) Act 2022 which necessitated the inclusion of new Amendments to its Regulations, the Bureau has invited stakeholders to a Consultative meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July. 18.
This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NSIB, Dr James Odaudu, on Friday in Abuja.
The Director General of the Bureau, Engr Akin Olateru, said the purpose of the meeting was to enable stakeholders make contributions to the amendments which were meant to, amongst others, ensure that the Bureau’s Regulations were consistent with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) set forth in ICAO Anex 13.
Olateru further reiterated, are meant to put the Bureau in tune with the evolution of new technologies and changes within the industry globally.
According to him, those expected to attend 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.
“The meeting which is billed to hold at the conference room of the Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in Abuja, will also hold simultaneously on Zoom for those unable to be physically present.
“Details of the online participation have been conveyed in their invitation letters,” he said.
Olateru also disclosed that the bureau had stepped up preparation for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Safety and Security Audit of Nigeria scheduled for August.
According to him, 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 NSIB.