The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says there is an urgent need for closer working relationship between NSIB and the Nigerian Navy, in ensuring maritime safety and security, which is crucial for conducting investigations into accidents and incidents occurring on the country’s waterways.

The Director General of the Bureau, Captain Alex Badeh(Jnr) stated this when he Paid a courtesy visit to the Headquarters , Nigerian Navy in Abuja.

Captain. Badeh who noted that there have been ongoing engagements on a Memorandum of Understanding being developed to stimulate closer ties between both institutions maintained that the visit will paved way for expediting the delivery and implementation of the MOU, as well as other critical areas where they can synergize to achieve mutual goals and objectives.

Responding on behalf of the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Dewu expressed the readiness and commitment of the Nigerian Navy to collaborate and support the operations of the NSIB.

He assured and the NSIB management team of their preparedness to provide maritime security, as well as facilitate transportation to accident sites and areas inaccessible by land when the need arises.

Rear Admiral Ibrahim Dewu emphasized the need for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to complement the Memorandum of Understanding stressing that the frameworks will ensure seamless coordination and expedite response times during investigations.

BY: AYO AGBEOLUWAYE