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  • ASUU decries FG’s alleged “silent treatment”

    ASUU decries FG’s alleged “silent treatment”

    The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has decried the silent treatment of the Federal Government (FG) and called for the implementation of the Late Nimi Briggs-led renegotiated agreement.

    The Ibadan Zonal Coordinator, ASUU, Prof. Oyebamiji Oyegoke, said this in the company of other chairpersons in the zone at a news conference in Ibadan on Friday

    Oyegoke said the negotiated salary of its members had not changed since 2009 as the government had yet to commit itself to negotiated welfare packages for the academic staff.

    He identified the pending issues as non-completion of the renegotiated 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement; inadequate funding of public universities; and non-release of arrears of the Earned Academic Allowances (EAA).

    Others are the albatross of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), the proliferation of universities, the arbitrary dissolution of governing councils of public universities and dictatorship in some Nigerian universities.

    Oyegoke lamented the high number of deaths recorded due to overwork and poor remuneration, saying it lost 60 members from Nov. 2023 till Feb. 2024 apart from the attrition being experienced.

    “We, therefore, call on the Tinubu-led administration to immediately set in motion the process of signing and implementing the Late Nimi Briggs-led renegotiated agreement.

    “ASUU condemns this draconian silence of federal and state governments about this issue that has led to avoidable deaths of many members of our union across the campuses.

    “We hope our union will not be forced to take some unpleasant decisions to address these lingering issues,” he said.

    The union, via its zonal coordinator, also enjoined the FG to adhere strictly to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Establishment Act and ensure proper funding of public universities.

    “Government should revert to quarterly releases of university subventions to enable the institutions to design and implement their salary payment plans under the supervision of their Governing Councils,” he said.

    He decried the dissolution of governing councils in public universities whose tenure had not been completed, calling for their reinstatement.

    Oyegoke also urged both federal and state governments to pay the accumulated promotion arrears, just as it decried nominal promotions without financial backing.

    He called for the end of what it termed dictatorship in some public universities and the reversal of injustice against its members as well as reinstating and adequately compensating those sacked.

    “For the umpteenth time, our union is calling on well-meaning Nigerians, opinion leaders, traditional and religious leaders, media, labour movements, students’ groups and civil society organisations to prevail on federal and state governments to see through our patriotic demands.

    “It is aimed at rescuing the education sector from the abyss into which ‘anti-educational forces’ want to plunge it,” Oyegoke said.

    The new conference had in attendance the following chairpersons in the zone: Prof. Ayoola Akinwole, ASUU-UI; Dr Alex Akanmu, ASUU-UNILORIN and Prof. Babatunde Lawal, ASUU-LAUTECH

    Others include Dr Wende Olaosebikan, ASUU-UNIOSUN; Dr Shehu Salau, ASUU-KWASU and Dr Bamidele Ojo, ASUU-EAUED.

  • NSIB directs review of Dana Air standard operating procedure

    NSIB directs review of Dana Air standard operating procedure

    The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has directed Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to review Dana Air Limited’s training program and standard operating procedures

    The Bureau said the review should be done with a view to highlighting Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) as tools in management of abnormal or emergency operations.

    NSIB directives is contained in four incidents and accidents reports and 20 safety recommendations released on Thursday at a virtual news conference.

    The news conference was  jointly addressed by NSIB’s Director- General, Capt. Alex Badeh, and Director of Transport Investigation, Mr Abdullahi Babanya

    “The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) should ensure that Dana Air Limited adheres to standard phraseology in communicating indication malfunctions during abnormal or emergency operations.

    “ NCAA should ensure Dana Air Limited comply with timely use of Checklist / Quick Reference Handbook particularly at critical phases of flight when dealing with abnormal and emergency situations in line with standard company operating procedures.

    ” Nigeria Airspace Management Agency should ensure that Air Traffic Controllers always insist on communication of specific malfunction with standard phraseology, in this instance, the use of `indicated system malfunction…` rather than `gear disagree,” the Bureau recommended.

    The recommendations were sequel to preliminary report “on serious incident involving MD-82 aircraft operated by Dana with nationality and registration marks 5N-BKl which occurred at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on April 23.

    The preliminary report of the Bureau also revealed how a popular Nollywood actor, Johnpaul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, and four other Nollywood personalities died on April 10 when their boat capsized in Anam River in Anambra en route to Asaba Jetty.

    According to the report,  the boat, which was conveying 12 Nollywood movie production crew and the driver was on high speed when it crashed into a crossing local fishing canoe.

    “The speed boat capsized and all occupants were flung into the Anam River.

    “Five passengers were fatally injured and seven were rescued alive. the NSIB was not officially notified but got to know about the accident through social media.

    “ Investigators from the Enugu Regional office of NSIB were dispatched to the accident site on April, 12, 2024.

    “The boat driver was not certified. The fibre boat was not registered with the National Inland Waterways Authority,” the report read.

    According to the report, rowdiness in the boat distracted the driver not to look out as required, adding that the boat was on high speed and the crossing canoe was moving at a much slower speed.

    It stated that the only occupant of the canoe, on sighting the fast approaching boat jumped into the river and escaped.

    “Five passengers on the boat were fatally injured while the remaining seven passengers and the driver survived the crash. Only one passenger on the outboard engine fibre boat was wearing a life jacket.

    “The only passenger wearing a life jacket came with it and was not provided by the operator. The passenger wearing the life jacket was one of the survivors.

    “ The boat was fitted with an outboard engine. Rescue operation was not timely and there were no trained divers around to assist in the operation, ” the report read.

    The NSIB also released aviation incident final reports of incident involving Embra 145 LR Aircraft operated by Airpeace Limited with national and registration marks 5N-BVD which occurred in Kaduna (civil) airport on Jan. 14, 2021.

    The second aviation final report was onground collision between lavatory service truck with fleet number 9/5 operated by Skyway Aviation Handling Co. Plc (SAHCO) and a parked Boeing 737-300 aircraft with national and registration marks 5N-DAB.

    According to the report, the incidence that occurred in Nov  21, 2021 involved the aircraft owned and operated my Max Air Limited.

    Bade said that the publication of the four reports served as a testament to NSIB’s commitment to safety and underscored it’s mission to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

  • NSIB opens investigation into Port Harcourt airport accident

    NSIB opens investigation into Port Harcourt airport accident

    The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has been notified about an incident involving a Bombardier CRJ-900LR aircraft with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-BXR belonging to Valuejet Airlines.

    This is contained in a statement signed by Dr James Odaudu, NSIB Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection on Wednesday in Abuja.

    Dr Odaudu confirmed in the statement that the incident occurred around 3:32pm (Local Time) on November 14 (Tuesday).

    “The Bureau has commenced the process of unravelling the immediate and remote causes of the incidence, with our Investigators already at the scene.

    “The aircraft, with 62 passengers and 5 crew upon landing at the Port Harcourt International Airport from Lagos overshot the runway at runway 03.

    “There was no injury or fatality, as all the passengers and crew members were safely evacuated and no damage to the aircraft was reported,” the director said.

    NSIB is a multimodal investigation agency charged with the mandate to investigate transportation accidents and serious incidents in Nigeria

    According to Odaudu, the bureau can be reached through info@aib.gov.ng and NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms and on its emergency line +234-807-709-0909.

  • Abuja airport incident: NSIB begins investigation

    Abuja airport incident: NSIB begins investigation

    The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, has been notified and has commenced investigation into a serious incident involving a Boeing 737 with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-BYQ belonging to Aerocontractors Airlines.

    This is contained in a statement signed by Dr James Odaudu, the NSIB Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, on Sunday in Abuja.

    Odaudu said there was no injury or fatality.

    “The incident occurred around 10:47am (Local Time) on 12th November, 2023.

    “The aircraft upon landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from Lagos and in a bid to exit runway via A4 had its nose wheel stuck in the grass verge with its fuselage on runway.

    “Consequently, the runway was closed pending the towing of the aircraft from the runway. There was no injury or fatality,” it said.

    According to him,the NSIB, hereby, solicits information from the general public in form of pictures, video or recording evidences to assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation.

    He said the bureau could be reached through info@aib.gov.ng and NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms and on its emergency line +234-807-709-0909.

    ”The NSIB will appreciate that the general public and press respect the privacy of the people on board and not assume the cause of the serious incident until formal report is released.

    “The NSIB is a multimodal investigation agency charged with the mandate to investigate transportation accidents and serious incidents in Nigeria with the aim of identifying the probable causes and proffer safety recommendations that can prevent reoccurrence,” it said.

    The director affirmed that the bureau would release the preliminary report as soon as possible.

  • Investigation begins into cause of aircraft accident at Ibadan airport

    Investigation begins into cause of aircraft accident at Ibadan airport

    The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has commenced investigation into an accident involving an HS 125 aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-AMM, belonging to Flint Aero.

    Mr James Odaudu , Director of NSIB Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, said in a statement in Abuja, that the accident occurred at about 8:21 p.m. on Friday.

    “The aircraft, with 10 passengers and 3 crew members onboard, was en-route Ibadan from Abuja.

    The aircraft, on final approach to landing Runway 22, Ibadan Airport, crashed short of the runway.

    “There was no fatality, as all passengers and crew were safely evacuated.

    “As the investigating agency, NSIB needs and hereby solicits for your assistance.

    “We want the public to know that we would be amenable to receiving any video clip, relevant evidence, or information any members of the public may have of the accident that can assist us with this investigation,” he said.

    According to him, “the bureau will appreciate that the general public and press should respect the privacy of the people involved and not assume the cause of the serious incident until formal report is released”.

    He added that the bureau would release the preliminary report as soon as possible.

  • NSIB begins investigation into incident involving United Nigeria Airlines

    NSIB begins investigation into incident involving United Nigeria Airlines

    The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has commenced an investigation into an incident involving a United Nigeria Airlines Embraer ERJ145 which occurred en-route Lagos from Abuja on Thursday by 6.33 p.m. (local time).

    This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Saturday by Dr. James Odaudu, the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NSIB, signed on his behalf by Mr. Tunji Oketunbi, NSIB General Manager, Public Affairs.

    The statement said the affected aircraft marked 5N-BWY had 51 passengers and four crew members onboard during the incident.

    According to the statement, the aircraft landed on Runway 18R of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, skidded off the runway but without any injury or fatality.

    “The NSIB, hereby, solicits information from the general public in form of pictures, video, or recording evidences to assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation.

    “The bureau can be reached through info@aib.gov.ng and NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms. The Bureau can also be reached on its emergency line +234-807-709-0909.

    “The NSIB will appreciate that the general public and press respect the privacy of the people involved and NOT assume the cause of the serious incident until a formal report is released,” the statement said.

    It stated that the bureau would release the preliminary report soon.

    NSIB is a multimodal investigation agency charged with the mandate to investigate transportation accidents and serious incidents in Nigeria.

    This is with the aim of identifying the probable causes and proffer safety recommendations that can prevent reoccurrence.

  • NSIB commences investigation into accident involving a Jabiru J430 aircraft in Lagos

    NSIB commences investigation into accident involving a Jabiru J430 aircraft in Lagos

    The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigation into an accident involving a Jabiru J430, a light single airplane with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-CCQ operated by Air First Hospitality & Tours, which occurred around a little after 1500hrs local time on August 1, 2023.

    NSIB spokesperson, Tunji Oketumbi said the aircraft was on a test flight within Lagos with two passengers onboard, when it crashed around Oba Akran area of Lagos State with no fatalities.

    The aircraft caught fire on impact but the spread was contained by the rainfall at the time of impact, Oketumbi said.

    The two souls on board were taken to the hospital.

    “The NSIB, hereby, solicits information from the general public in form of pictures, video or recording evidences to assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation.

    “The Bureau can be reached through info@aib.gov.ng and NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms. The Bureau can also be reached on its emergency line +234-807-709-0909,” the statement says.

    The NSIB is a multimodal investigation agency charged with the mandate to investigate transportation accidents and serious incidents in Nigeria with the aim of identifying the probable causes and proffer safety recommendations that can prevent reoccurrence.

  • NSIB, NCAA set to conduct investigation over Max Air tyre loss

    NSIB, NCAA set to conduct investigation over Max Air tyre loss

    The Nigeria Safety Investigation Board (NSIB) and Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have expressed readiness to conduct a thorough investigation on the cause(s) of Max Air craft tyre loss.

    The accident occurred at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, on Sunday.

    The NCAA Director General, Capt. Musa Nuhu, said in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, that the outcome of the investigation would help the agencies to make appropriate recommendations to prevent any recurrence of such incident.

    “A Max Air flight NGL1649 a B737 aircraft with registration 5N-MBD departed Yola for Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with 144 passengers and 6 flight crew on board.

    “During landing at Abuja airport the aircraft lost some tires, the flight crew brought the aircraft to a safe stop on Runway 22 at 2.57pm local time.

    “All persons on board were evacuated safely and the airport emergency services including the rescue and fire fighting services response was excellent,” he said.

    The NCAA boss affirmed that Abuja airport was shutdown due to the disabled aircraft on the runway, as Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport is a single runway airport.

    Nuhu stated that a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued by NAMA accordingly.

    “All relevant agencies including NCAA, FAAN, NAMA and NSIB swung into action collaboratively to ensure the prompt removal of the disabled aircraft from the runway and reopening of the airport for flight operations.

    “Several flights both domestic and international flights were stranded at Abuja airport, while incoming flights diverted to other airports.

    “The damaged wheels of the aircraft were replaced and the aircraft taxied on its power from the runway to an assigned parking position,” he added.

    According to him, the runway was inspected and swept for damage and debris by officials of NCAA, Federal Airports Authority (FAAN) and Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) after which the runway was declared safe.

    He said that, subsequently, the airport was reopened for resumption of flight operations after 8 p.m.

    “It has come to the notice of NCAA of sensational media reports of the incident, classifying it as a crash landing thus creating panic and concerns amongst the traveling public.

    “The media are urged to seek clarifications and or information as to make accurate reports of any situation.

    “The traveling public should be rest assured that NCAA and other aviation agencies will spare no efforts to ensure the continued safe flight operations in Nigeria as has been the case over several years,” he said.

  • NSIB releases final reports on 7 serious plane crash in Nigeria

    NSIB releases final reports on 7 serious plane crash in Nigeria

    The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on Thursday in Abuja released seven final reports on accident occurrences in aviation sector to the public.

    NSIB Director-General, Mr Akin Olateru, said while briefing newsmen that the reports were essential to the fulfilment of the bureau’s mandate of investigating aircraft accidents and serious incidents.

    According to him, the aim of releasing the reports is to enhance safety, through safety recommendations issued, thereby assuring safe skies in Nigeria and globally.

    “We remain committed, through improving our processes, human capacity and equipment, to fulfil our mandate effectively, purposefully and professionally.

    “Today, we are releasing seven serious incident final reports. Included in the reports are 20 safety recommendations, which were addressed to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

    “Also addressed to – the affected airlines, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) among others “ he said.

    According to Olateru, newly released reports make a total of 82 aircraft accident reports released by NSIB since its establishment in 2007 and a total of 63 reports released by current administration from 2017 till date.

    He said seven reports and 30 safety recommendations had been released so far in 2022 alone.

    NSIB boss further said that the bureau had also released a total of 272 safety recommendations since inception with 191 of the recommendations released by this administration.

    “The reports to be released today include; serious incident involving Bristow Helicopters Nigeria LTD, Embraer 135 Aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-BSN, which occurred at Port Harcourt Military Airport (NAF BASE), Port Harcourt, on March 9, 2020.

    “The serious incident involving ATR-72 Aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N- BPG owned and operated by Overland Airways limited, which occurred at Ilorin International Airport, Nigeria, on Nov. 29, 2014.

    “The serious incident involving Boeing 737-300 Aircraft belonging to Air Peace Limited with nationality and registration Marks 5N-BUO , which occurred at FL310 enroute Enugu from Lagos on Dec. 14, 2018,“ he said.

    He added that the serious incident involving British Aerospace BAE 125-800B Aircraft , with nationality and registration marks 5N-BOO operated by Gyro Aviation limited, which occurred at Port Harcourt, Nigeria on July 16, 2020.

    “The serious incident involving British Aerospace BAE 125-800B aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-BOO operated by Gyro Aviation limited, which occurred at Osubi airstrip, Warri, Nigeria on Sept. 10, 2020.

    “The serious incident involving a Dornier 328-100 aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-DOX, operated by Dornier Aviation Nigeria AIEP (DANA) Limited, which occurred at Port Harcourt military Airport on Jan. 23, 2019.

    “The serious incident involving Airbus 330-243 aircraft operated by middle East Airlines with nationality and registration marks OD-MEA,“ he said.

    Other,  he said was a parked Boeing 777 aircraft operated by Turkish Airlines with nationality and registration marks TC-LJC , which occurred at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos on July, 29, 2020.

    Oloateru stated that the details of the reports, which include the factual information, findings, analysis, conclusions and safety recommendations on the investigations were available for download on the organisation’s website.

    “I would like to appreciate the Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika , for his unrelenting support for the Bureau’s activities.

    “I would also like to appreciate the NSIB team for their dedication, diligence and hard work that allows the Bureau to fulfil its mandate always, “ he said.