(From left): Abuja Military Airport Commandant, Group Capt. B. A . Usman, with the Commissioner/CEO, Engr. Akin Olateru, at AIB Head office, Abuja during a courtesy visit to aviation agency, Wednesday
AIB-N reaffirms ties with NAF over safer airspace in Nigeria
Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N) has reiterated its commitment to maintaining partnership and institutional collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
(From left): Abuja Military Airport Commandant, Group Capt. B. A . Usman, with the Commissioner/CEO, Engr. Akin Olateru, at AIB Head office, Abuja during a courtesy visit to aviation agency, Wednesday
AIB N said this is informed by its quest towards ensuring sustainable cooperation with relevant authorities for a safer airspace in the country.
Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau, Engr. Akin Olateru, made the commitment while receiving the newly appointed Abuja Military Airport Commandant, Group Capt. B. A. Usman today at the Bureau’s Head Office in Abuja.
He stated that the NAF has the Bureau’s full support and cooperation in ensuring a safer airspace in Nigeria.
Olateru disclosed that AIB-N, as a government agency, has a strong relationship with the NAF, which was sealed with a pact between the two government establishments.
“AIB-N cannot do it alone. A strong collaboration must exist among relevant agencies in order to ensure the continuous safety of the Nigerian air space,” Olateru said.
While soliciting for the Bureau’s support, Group Capt. Usman said that his team is seeking ways to consolidate the existing synergy between the agencies to ensure maximum safety and security within and outside the airports environment.
The Commandant further urged the Bureau not to hesitate to call NAF in times of distress, assuring the Bureau of readiness of a rapid response at all times
