An investigation is still ongoing to find the cause of the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter crash. The Director-General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh, has assured transparency and accountability throughout the process.
This is contained in a statement signed by the bureau’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, on Saturday in Lagos.
The helicopter, with registration number 5N BQG and operated by Eastwind Aviation, ditched off the coast of Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean in Port Harcourt, on October 24. The chopper was transporting eight individuals.
It said Badeh and the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Aviation and Aerospace Technology, Mr Abiodun Akinlade, visited the accident scene, to know the progress of recovery and investigation operations.
According to the statement, during the visit, Badeh and Akinlade received updates from the multi-disciplinary search and recovery team and were briefed on recovery progress and investigation procedures.
“We are committed to uncovering the facts of this tragic incident. Our team is deploying the highest standards to ensure we bring clarity to the families affected, while enhancing safety measures that will benefit all Nigerians,” the statement said.
The officials reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to a transparent and thorough inquiry into the accident to improve transport safety in Nigeria.
(NAN)