NSIB, FRSC forge partnership to boost road safety

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has signed a strategic partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in its drive to improve road safety. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies on Friday aims to broaden safety investigations across all modes of transport, including road, aviation, maritime, and railway. […]

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has signed a strategic partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in its drive to improve road safety.

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies on Friday aims to broaden safety investigations across all modes of transport, including road, aviation, maritime, and railway.

A statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji disclosed that the collaborative action is poised to elevate the standards of safety, addressing critical areas such as enforcement and real-time response to accidents, which are crucial for safeguarding Nigerian lives.

The partnership will enable both agencies to create a more holistic approach to transportation safety. Through shared expertise and resources, the two agencies plan to ensure comprehensive investigations into safety-related incidents, a key step toward preventing future accidents.

NSIB Director-General/CEO, Captain Alex Badeh praised the FRSC’s ongoing improvements in enforcement and responsiveness to road safety, acknowledging the agency’s recent strides in road safety management.

 

He emphasised that the partnership would help NSIB in providing safety recommendations that enhance the FRSC’s ability to carry out its mandate effectively. This collaboration, according to Badeh, is key to ensuring that safety protocols are continuously updated and relevant to emerging transport challenges.

The FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said, “The signing of the MOU with NSIB is all about making our environment safer. Not just the aviation space, but also the road and the railway, because they’re in charge of safety investigations of the entire transport sector. We are going to put more effort so that both agencies can collaborate to make our roads safe for the motoring public.”

As part of the collaboration, the two agencies will now work closely to implement safety measures, with a particular emphasis on improving road safety, a critical concern in light of rising traffic accidents. The initiative also signals a concerted effort to standardise investigation protocols and improve accountability within the transport sector.

With the formalisation of this MOU, NSIB has reaffirmed its role as Nigeria’s transport investigation agency.

The bureau’s Director-General noted that the partnership with FRSC would promote a deeper understanding of safety issues across multiple transportation domains. As both agencies intensify their efforts to make Nigerian roads safer, NSIB aims to provide invaluable support by ensuring that safety recommendations are actionable and aligned with global best practices.