NSIB, Oyo government chart path for air, road transport safety

Alex Badeh, the Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), along with members of his team, paid a courtesy visit to Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State.

The visit was aimed at strengthening relationships between the NSIB and the Oyo State Government, as well as exploring potential areas of collaboration in the advancement of transport safety measures and accident prevention strategies within the state.

During the meeting, Alex Badeh expressed his appreciation for Governor Makinde’s leadership and commitment to infrastructure development in Oyo state, noting the importance of incorporating robust safety protocols across all sectors, including transportation and other industries that require stringent safety oversight.

He briefed Governor Makinde on NSIB’s mission and key accomplishments in recent years, emphasising the bureau’s dedication to improving safety outcomes through thorough investigation of incidents and accidents, transport safety recommendations, as well as proactive engagement with stakeholders.

“We are here today to express our admiration for your visionary leadership and to explore how we can work together to promote a culture of transport safety in Oyo State. NSIB is committed to ensuring that safety remains at the forefront of every development initiative, and we believe that by working with state governments, we can create safer environments across Nigeria,” Badeh remarked.

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Governor Seyi Makinde, in response, welcomed the DG and his team, applauding NSIB’s role in enhancing transport safety in Nigeria and expressing his eagerness to explore areas where the Oyo State Government could benefit from the bureau’s expertise, particularly in sectors involving transportation and public safety.

“Your work is critical in ensuring that we learn from past accidents and prevent future occurrences, and I am pleased to see your proactive approach in reaching out to stakeholders at all levels,” Makinde stated.

The Governor further highlighted his administration’s commitment to infrastructural development and improving safety standards in the state.

He also emphasised the importance of cooperation between federal agencies and state governments in achieving lasting progress in safety initiatives.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.