Babatunji Wusu –
- The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh, met with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to discuss advancing transport safety and accident prevention.
- Badeh commended Governor Makinde for his leadership and infrastructure development efforts, emphasizing the importance of safety in transport.
- Both parties expressed a commitment to collaborate on enhancing safety protocols and public awareness campaigns in the state.
- The meeting highlighted the need for mutual cooperation between federal and state governments to improve national safety standards.
Captain Alex Badeh, Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), and his team visited Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to explore opportunities for collaboration aimed at improving transport safety and accident prevention. In a statement issued on Sunday by NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs, Bimbo Oladeji, Captain Badeh praised Governor Makinde’s leadership and his commitment to infrastructural development, stressing that safety should remain a priority across all sectors, particularly transportation.
“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,” said Badeh, underscoring the NSIB’s mission to enhance safety through rigorous incident investigations.
Governor Makinde warmly welcomed the delegation and commended the NSIB’s efforts in advancing transport safety across Nigeria. He reiterated his administration’s readiness to collaborate with the Bureau, particularly to improve safety protocols in Oyo State. “Your work is critical in ensuring that we learn from past accidents and prevent future occurrences,” said Makinde, acknowledging the proactive approach taken by NSIB in engaging with stakeholders.
The discussions covered various topics, including training on safety protocols, strategies for improving public safety, and the need for public awareness campaigns. Both parties emphasized the importance of ongoing cooperation between federal and state agencies to create safer environments. The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to strengthen collaboration and implement initiatives that would benefit Oyo State and other regions in Nigeria.
