The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has convened a high-level stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja to advance the Federal Government’s approved reporting structure for the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), in a move aimed at strengthening transportation safety coordination and national security architecture.
The engagement, led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, brought together critical stakeholders from the aviation, maritime, rail, road transportation, emergency management, law enforcement, and national security sectors to deepen collaboration toward a safer and more integrated transportation system across the country.
Participants at the meeting underscored the growing importance of aligning transportation safety mechanisms with broader national security objectives, particularly in the areas of emergency preparedness, incident response, intelligence sharing, and institutional coordination.
The NSIB commended Ribadu for providing strategic leadership for the initiative, describing the engagement as a significant step toward reinforcing the nexus between transportation safety, emergency response, and national security management.
The Bureau also acknowledged the contributions of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, whose presentation highlighted the importance of institutional reforms, effective policy coordination, and the adoption of global best practices in strengthening Nigeria’s transportation safety framework.
Stakeholders at the engagement reaffirmed their collective commitment to improving investigative independence, enhancing inter-agency cooperation, and advancing a more efficient multimodal transportation safety system in line with international standards.
The meeting further emphasized the Federal Government’s commitment to building resilient transportation systems capable of supporting economic growth, public safety, and national stability.
The NSIB reiterated its commitment to conducting independent, professional, and evidence-based safety investigations aimed at preventing future occurrences and strengthening public confidence across the aviation, maritime, rail, and road transportation sectors.
