AVIATION

Plans underway to ensure Nigeria’s airspace is safe — Reps

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Aviation Technology, Hon. Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade on Friday, assured Nigerians that efforts are already in place to ensure that Nigeria Airspace is safe.

Hon. Akinlade gave the assurance via a statement issued in Abuja, to commiserate with families of 5 NNPCL staff and three others who died in the Helicopter that crashed in Port Harcourt on Thursday.

While praying that God to grant the departed eternal rest, he prayed that God would comfort their respective families.

Expressing concern over the unfortunate incident, Hon. Akinlade assured Nigerians that efforts are already in place to ensure that Nigeria Airspace is safe for all to fly.

“Once in a while an unforeseen incidence like this does happen globally but we assure Nigerians that both the Executives and Legislatures are working hard to ensure that we have the safest Airspace around the world.

“The Committee commends the Management team of Nigeria Investigative Bureau (NSIB) under the leadership of Captain Badeh and other relevant agencies for quick response.

“We at the committee level demand the results of the investigation of the crash to avoid further occurrence.

“Very soon, there is going to be a National summit to address all issues that concern aviation sector in Nigeria.

“The Committee also uses this medium to commend Mr. President for the vote of confidence on the Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace by retaining him. This is in recognition of his various reforms in the sector.

“We admonish the Honourable Minister to come up with a Master plan for the sustainability of the Aviation Sector.”

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