The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Nigerian Navy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving collaboration in accident prevention, investigation, and mitigation within Nigeria’s maritime environment.
This strategic agreement, formalised at the Naval headquarters in Abuja, was attended by key officials, including NSIB Director General Captain Alex Badeh Jr. and Rear Admiral Ibrahim Dewu, Chief of Naval Safety and Standards.
The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation between the two institutions in various areas, including accident prevention, research, capacity building, and search and rescue operations. With a strong emphasis on maritime safety, the agreement will enable the Nigerian Navy to support NSIB through its operational expertise in diving, search and rescue, and site security during investigations.
In turn, NSIB will provide specialised training to Navy personnel on accident investigation and prevention and grant access to its advanced laboratory facilities for data analysis and research purposes.
NSIB DG,Captain Badeh Jr. expressed confidence that this collaboration would significantly enhance efforts to prevent accidents and safeguard lives in Nigerian waters.
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