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LAGOS – The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has strengthened its partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) with the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding.
A statement by Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, on Thursday, said that the MoU, which was signed in Abuja on Wednesday, was aimed at improving road safety across the country.
In his comment, Capt. Alex Badeh Jnr., the Director-General, NSIB, also said that the MoU intended to broaden safety investigations across all modes of transport, including road, aviation, maritime, and railway.
Badeh expressed that this collaborative action was poised to elevate the standards of safety, addressing critical areas such as enforcement and real-time response to accidents, which are crucial for safeguarding Nigerian lives.
According to him, the partnership would enable both agencies to create a more holistic approach to transportation safety.
Through shared expertise and resources, the two agencies planned to ensure comprehensive investigations into safety-related incidents, a key step towards preventing future accidents.
Badeh lauded the FRSC’s ongoing improvements in enforcement and responsiveness to road safety, acknowledging the agency’s recent strides in road safety management.
He added: “The partnership will help NSIB in providing safety recommendations that enhance the FRSC’s ability to carry out its mandate effectively.
“This collaboration is key to ensuring that safety protocols are continuously updated and relevant to emerging transport challenges.”
Badeh emphasised that the partnership with FRSC would promote a deeper understanding of safety issues across multiple transportation domains, noting that NSIB aimed to provide invaluable support by ensuring that safety recommendations were actionable and aligned with global best practices.
Mr. Shehu Mohammed, Corps Marshal, FRSC, highlighted the significance of the partnership.
According to him, the signing of the MoU with NSIB was all about making the entire environment safer, noting that this was beyond just the aviation space.
Mohammadu said this included the road and the railway, stressing that the bureau was in charge of safety investigations of the entire transport sector.
“We are going to put more effort so that both agencies can collaborate to make our roads safe for the motoring public,” he added.
By signing the MoU, NSIB and FRSC have taken a significant step towards reinforcing the safety infrastructure of Nigeria’s transport sector.
As part of the collaboration, the two agencies would now work closely to implement safety measures, with a particular emphasis on improving road safety, a critical concern in light of rising traffic accidents.
The initiative also signaled a concerted effort to standardise investigation protocols and improve accountability within the transport sector.
By leveraging NSIB’s investigative expertise and the FRSC’s operational capabilities, this new initiative would support the ongoing efforts of both agencies to curb road accidents and ensure the well-being of the motoring public.
Both agencies would monitor progress through collaborative workshops, feedback loops, and data sharing, ensuring that their joint initiatives continuously adapt to emerging safety challenges, the statement said.
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