Amendments to NSIB Act 2022: Bureau holds consultative meeting with stakeholders

The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has invited stakeholders to a consultative meeting aimed at setting up modalities for the inclusion of new amendments to the Bureau’s regulations, as enshrined in its 2022 Act.

The stakeholders’ meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, 2023, according to a statement signed by James Odaudu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NSIB.

Director-General of the Bureau, Engr Akin Olateru, said the purpose of the meeting is to enable stakeholders make contributions to the amendments  which are meant to, amongst others, ensure that the Bureau’s Regulations are consistent with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) set forth in ICAO Anex 13.

The Amendments, he further reiterated, are meant to put the Bureau in tune with the evolution of new technologies and changes within the industry globally. 

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, Civil Aviation (CAA) in Abuja, will also be held simultaneously on Zoom for those unable to be physically present. 

Details of the online participation have been conveyed in their invitation letters. 

In a related development, the Bureau has also stepped up preparation for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Safety and Security Audit of  Nigeria scheduled for August.

Director-General of the Bureau, Engr Akin 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 NSIB.