The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau has urged transport regulators to enforce strict safety standards across all sectors following a rise in fatal boat accidents and other mishaps.
Speaking on a TV interview monitored by Radio Now’s Newsdesk, the NSIB’s Director of Transport Investigation, Abdullahi Babanya, warned that non-compliance threatens lives and undermines the efficiency of air, road, rail and maritime transport.
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He said the Bureau conducts regular audits and is updating safety frameworks for all transport modes to prevent repeat incidents. New protocols are being developed to guide accident investigations.
Babanya added that the NSIB is expanding its staff and infrastructure, including training new investigators and upgrading its laboratory to meet global safety standards.
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