The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority have begun discussions on strengthening cooperation to improve support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families as Nigeria moves to align its emergency response framework with international aviation standards.This was disclosed in a statement signed by the NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Funke Arowojobe, on Wednesday.According to the statement, the discussions took place in Abuja during a meeting between the National Family Assistance Committee, coordinated by the NSIB, and officials of the NCAA, with both agencies focusing on improving institutional coordination, capacity building and the implementation of Family Assistance programmes within Nigeria’s aviation sector.The NSIB delegation was led by Adebayo-Arowojobe, while the NCAA team was headed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu.Speaking through the statement, Adebayo-Arowojobe explained that the National Family Assistance Coordination Committee operates within a multimodal transportation framework covering aviation, marine, rail and other transport sectors.She said the engagement with the NCAA was aimed at strengthening collaboration on aviation disaster victim and family assistance.According to her, discussions covered the objectives of the Family Assistance Programme, the International Civil Aviation Organisation policy on assistance to aircraft accident victims and their families, the mandate of the National Family Assistance Coordination Committee, the statutory role of the NSIB in aviation disaster victim and family assistance, the complementary role of the NCAA and areas for future collaboration.Arowojobe said, “Family Assistance is an essential component of transportation safety management and emergency response. The programme is designed to provide coordinated institutional support that preserves the dignity of victims, ensures families receive timely and accurate information, facilitates access to essential services and promotes compassionate engagement throughout the post-occurrence process.”Related NewsAccident causes traffic gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan ExpresswayNCAA inaugurates committee to advance sustainable aviation fuelFire razes 17 shops in Lagos marketShe added, “Effective implementation requires sustained collaboration among transportation agencies and adherence to international best practices.”Responding on behalf of the NCAA, Achimugu welcomed the initiative and expressed the authority’s readiness to work closely with the NSIB in advancing Family Assistance within Nigeria’s aviation sector.He identified continuous training and retraining of personnel as a key requirement for successful implementation, noting that capacity development was necessary to ensure agencies remain prepared to provide professional and coordinated support whenever the need arises.The statement added that both agencies identified practical areas for collaboration, including joint capacity-building programmes, knowledge sharing, stakeholder sensitisation and the development of sustainable mechanisms for implementing Family Assistance initiatives in line with international standards.It noted that the collaboration is expected to establish clearer institutional procedures for supporting families affected by aviation accidents while strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness to respond to future emergencies in line with international best practices.Family Assistance is regarded globally as a key component of aviation emergency response, with the International Civil Aviation Organisation requiring member states to establish mechanisms that provide timely information, care and coordinated support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families.Nigeria has continued to strengthen its aviation safety framework through closer collaboration among sector agencies and alignment with ICAO standards. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Funke Arowojobe, on Wednesday.According to the statement, the discussions took place in Abuja during a meeting between the National Family Assistance Committee, coordinated by the NSIB, and officials of the NCAA, with both agencies focusing on improving institutional coordination, capacity building and the implementation of Family Assistance programmes within Nigeria’s aviation sector.The NSIB delegation was led by Adebayo-Arowojobe, while the NCAA team was headed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu.Speaking through the statement, Adebayo-Arowojobe explained that the National Family Assistance Coordination Committee operates within a multimodal transportation framework covering aviation, marine, rail and other transport sectors.She said the engagement with the NCAA was aimed at strengthening collaboration on aviation disaster victim and family assistance.According to her, discussions covered the objectives of the Family Assistance Programme, the International Civil Aviation Organisation policy on assistance to aircraft accident victims and their families, the mandate of the National Family Assistance Coordination Committee, the statutory role of the NSIB in aviation disaster victim and family assistance, the complementary role of the NCAA and areas for future collaboration.Arowojobe said, “Family Assistance is an essential component of transportation safety management and emergency response. The programme is designed to provide coordinated institutional support that preserves the dignity of victims, ensures families receive timely and accurate information, facilitates access to essential services and promotes compassionate engagement throughout the post-occurrence process.”Related NewsAccident causes traffic gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan ExpresswayNCAA inaugurates committee to advance sustainable aviation fuelFire razes 17 shops in Lagos marketShe added, “Effective implementation requires sustained collaboration among transportation agencies and adherence to international best practices.”Responding on behalf of the NCAA, Achimugu welcomed the initiative and expressed the authority’s readiness to work closely with the NSIB in advancing Family Assistance within Nigeria’s aviation sector.He identified continuous training and retraining of personnel as a key requirement for successful implementation, noting that capacity development was necessary to ensure agencies remain prepared to provide professional and coordinated support whenever the need arises.The statement added that both agencies identified practical areas for collaboration, including joint capacity-building programmes, knowledge sharing, stakeholder sensitisation and the development of sustainable mechanisms for implementing Family Assistance initiatives in line with international standards.It noted that the collaboration is expected to establish clearer institutional procedures for supporting families affected by aviation accidents while strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness to respond to future emergencies in line with international best practices.Family Assistance is regarded globally as a key component of aviation emergency response, with the International Civil Aviation Organisation requiring member states to establish mechanisms that provide timely information, care and coordinated support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families.Nigeria has continued to strengthen its aviation safety framework through closer collaboration among sector agencies and alignment with ICAO standards. According to the statement, the discussions took place in Abuja during a meeting between the National Family Assistance Committee, coordinated by the NSIB, and officials of the NCAA, with both agencies focusing on improving institutional coordination, capacity building and the implementation of Family Assistance programmes within Nigeria’s aviation sector.The NSIB delegation was led by Adebayo-Arowojobe, while the NCAA team was headed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu.Speaking through the statement, Adebayo-Arowojobe explained that the National Family Assistance Coordination Committee operates within a multimodal transportation framework covering aviation, marine, rail and other transport sectors.She said the engagement with the NCAA was aimed at strengthening collaboration on aviation disaster victim and family assistance.According to her, discussions covered the objectives of the Family Assistance Programme, the International Civil Aviation Organisation policy on assistance to aircraft accident victims and their families, the mandate of the National Family Assistance Coordination Committee, the statutory role of the NSIB in aviation disaster victim and family assistance, the complementary role of the NCAA and areas for future collaboration.Arowojobe said, “Family Assistance is an essential component of transportation safety management and emergency response. The programme is designed to provide coordinated institutional support that preserves the dignity of victims, ensures families receive timely and accurate information, facilitates access to essential services and promotes compassionate engagement throughout the post-occurrence process.”Related NewsAccident causes traffic gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan ExpresswayNCAA inaugurates committee to advance sustainable aviation fuelFire razes 17 shops in Lagos marketShe added, “Effective implementation requires sustained collaboration among transportation agencies and adherence to international best practices.”Responding on behalf of the NCAA, Achimugu welcomed the initiative and expressed the authority’s readiness to work closely with the NSIB in advancing Family Assistance within Nigeria’s aviation sector.He identified continuous training and retraining of personnel as a key requirement for successful implementation, noting that capacity development was necessary to ensure agencies remain prepared to provide professional and coordinated support whenever the need arises.The statement added that both agencies identified practical areas for collaboration, including joint capacity-building programmes, knowledge sharing, stakeholder sensitisation and the development of sustainable mechanisms for implementing Family Assistance initiatives in line with international standards.It noted that the collaboration is expected to establish clearer institutional procedures for supporting families affected by aviation accidents while strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness to respond to future emergencies in line with international best practices.Family Assistance is regarded globally as a key component of aviation emergency response, with the International Civil Aviation Organisation requiring member states to establish mechanisms that provide timely information, care and coordinated support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families.Nigeria has continued to strengthen its aviation safety framework through closer collaboration among sector agencies and alignment with ICAO standards. The NSIB delegation was led by Adebayo-Arowojobe, while the NCAA team was headed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu.Speaking through the statement, Adebayo-Arowojobe explained that the National Family Assistance Coordination Committee operates within a multimodal transportation framework covering aviation, marine, rail and other transport sectors.She said the engagement with the NCAA was aimed at strengthening collaboration on aviation disaster victim and family assistance.According to her, discussions covered the objectives of the Family Assistance Programme, the International Civil Aviation Organisation policy on assistance to aircraft accident victims and their families, the mandate of the National Family Assistance Coordination Committee, the statutory role of the NSIB in aviation disaster victim and family assistance, the complementary role of the NCAA and areas for future collaboration.Arowojobe said, “Family Assistance is an essential component of transportation safety management and emergency response. The programme is designed to provide coordinated institutional support that preserves the dignity of victims, ensures families receive timely and accurate information, facilitates access to essential services and promotes compassionate engagement throughout the post-occurrence process.”Related NewsAccident causes traffic gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan ExpresswayNCAA inaugurates committee to advance sustainable aviation fuelFire razes 17 shops in Lagos marketShe added, “Effective implementation requires sustained collaboration among transportation agencies and adherence to international best practices.”Responding on behalf of the NCAA, Achimugu welcomed the initiative and expressed the authority’s readiness to work closely with the NSIB in advancing Family Assistance within Nigeria’s aviation sector.He identified continuous training and retraining of personnel as a key requirement for successful implementation, noting that capacity development was necessary to ensure agencies remain prepared to provide professional and coordinated support whenever the need arises.The statement added that both agencies identified practical areas for collaboration, including joint capacity-building programmes, knowledge sharing, stakeholder sensitisation and the development of sustainable mechanisms for implementing Family Assistance initiatives in line with international standards.It noted that the collaboration is expected to establish clearer institutional procedures for supporting families affected by aviation accidents while strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness to respond to future emergencies in line with international best practices.Family Assistance is regarded globally as a key component of aviation emergency response, with the International Civil Aviation Organisation requiring member states to establish mechanisms that provide timely information, care and coordinated support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families.Nigeria has continued to strengthen its aviation safety framework through closer collaboration among sector agencies and alignment with ICAO standards. Speaking through the statement, Adebayo-Arowojobe explained that the National Family Assistance Coordination Committee operates within a multimodal transportation framework covering aviation, marine, rail and other transport sectors.She said the engagement with the NCAA was aimed at strengthening collaboration on aviation disaster victim and family assistance.According to her, discussions covered the objectives of the Family Assistance Programme, the International Civil Aviation Organisation policy on assistance to aircraft accident victims and their families, the mandate of the National Family Assistance Coordination Committee, the statutory role of the NSIB in aviation disaster victim and family assistance, the complementary role of the NCAA and areas for future collaboration.Arowojobe said, “Family Assistance is an essential component of transportation safety management and emergency response. The programme is designed to provide coordinated institutional support that preserves the dignity of victims, ensures families receive timely and accurate information, facilitates access to essential services and promotes compassionate engagement throughout the post-occurrence process.”Related NewsAccident causes traffic gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan ExpresswayNCAA inaugurates committee to advance sustainable aviation fuelFire razes 17 shops in Lagos marketShe added, “Effective implementation requires sustained collaboration among transportation agencies and adherence to international best practices.”Responding on behalf of the NCAA, Achimugu welcomed the initiative and expressed the authority’s readiness to work closely with the NSIB in advancing Family Assistance within Nigeria’s aviation sector.He identified continuous training and retraining of personnel as a key requirement for successful implementation, noting that capacity development was necessary to ensure agencies remain prepared to provide professional and coordinated support whenever the need arises.The statement added that both agencies identified practical areas for collaboration, including joint capacity-building programmes, knowledge sharing, stakeholder sensitisation and the development of sustainable mechanisms for implementing Family Assistance initiatives in line with international standards.It noted that the collaboration is expected to establish clearer institutional procedures for supporting families affected by aviation accidents while strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness to respond to future emergencies in line with international best practices.Family Assistance is regarded globally as a key component of aviation emergency response, with the International Civil Aviation Organisation requiring member states to establish mechanisms that provide timely information, care and coordinated support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families.Nigeria has continued to strengthen its aviation safety framework through closer collaboration among sector agencies and alignment with ICAO standards. She said the engagement with the NCAA was aimed at strengthening collaboration on aviation disaster victim and family assistance.According to her, discussions covered the objectives of the Family Assistance Programme, the International Civil Aviation Organisation policy on assistance to aircraft accident victims and their families, the mandate of the National Family Assistance Coordination Committee, the statutory role of the NSIB in aviation disaster victim and family assistance, the complementary role of the NCAA and areas for future collaboration.Arowojobe said, “Family Assistance is an essential component of transportation safety management and emergency response. The programme is designed to provide coordinated institutional support that preserves the dignity of victims, ensures families receive timely and accurate information, facilitates access to essential services and promotes compassionate engagement throughout the post-occurrence process.”Related NewsAccident causes traffic gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan ExpresswayNCAA inaugurates committee to advance sustainable aviation fuelFire razes 17 shops in Lagos marketShe added, “Effective implementation requires sustained collaboration among transportation agencies and adherence to international best practices.”Responding on behalf of the NCAA, Achimugu welcomed the initiative and expressed the authority’s readiness to work closely with the NSIB in advancing Family Assistance within Nigeria’s aviation sector.He identified continuous training and retraining of personnel as a key requirement for successful implementation, noting that capacity development was necessary to ensure agencies remain prepared to provide professional and coordinated support whenever the need arises.The statement added that both agencies identified practical areas for collaboration, including joint capacity-building programmes, knowledge sharing, stakeholder sensitisation and the development of sustainable mechanisms for implementing Family Assistance initiatives in line with international standards.It noted that the collaboration is expected to establish clearer institutional procedures for supporting families affected by aviation accidents while strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness to respond to future emergencies in line with international best practices.Family Assistance is regarded globally as a key component of aviation emergency response, with the International Civil Aviation Organisation requiring member states to establish mechanisms that provide timely information, care and coordinated support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families.Nigeria has continued to strengthen its aviation safety framework through closer collaboration among sector agencies and alignment with ICAO standards. According to her, discussions covered the objectives of the Family Assistance Programme, the International Civil Aviation Organisation policy on assistance to aircraft accident victims and their families, the mandate of the National Family Assistance Coordination Committee, the statutory role of the NSIB in aviation disaster victim and family assistance, the complementary role of the NCAA and areas for future collaboration.Arowojobe said, “Family Assistance is an essential component of transportation safety management and emergency response. The programme is designed to provide coordinated institutional support that preserves the dignity of victims, ensures families receive timely and accurate information, facilitates access to essential services and promotes compassionate engagement throughout the post-occurrence process.”Related NewsAccident causes traffic gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan ExpresswayNCAA inaugurates committee to advance sustainable aviation fuelFire razes 17 shops in Lagos marketShe added, “Effective implementation requires sustained collaboration among transportation agencies and adherence to international best practices.”Responding on behalf of the NCAA, Achimugu welcomed the initiative and expressed the authority’s readiness to work closely with the NSIB in advancing Family Assistance within Nigeria’s aviation sector.He identified continuous training and retraining of personnel as a key requirement for successful implementation, noting that capacity development was necessary to ensure agencies remain prepared to provide professional and coordinated support whenever the need arises.The statement added that both agencies identified practical areas for collaboration, including joint capacity-building programmes, knowledge sharing, stakeholder sensitisation and the development of sustainable mechanisms for implementing Family Assistance initiatives in line with international standards.It noted that the collaboration is expected to establish clearer institutional procedures for supporting families affected by aviation accidents while strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness to respond to future emergencies in line with international best practices.Family Assistance is regarded globally as a key component of aviation emergency response, with the International Civil Aviation Organisation requiring member states to establish mechanisms that provide timely information, care and coordinated support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families.Nigeria has continued to strengthen its aviation safety framework through closer collaboration among sector agencies and alignment with ICAO standards. Arowojobe said, “Family Assistance is an essential component of transportation safety management and emergency response. The programme is designed to provide coordinated institutional support that preserves the dignity of victims, ensures families receive timely and accurate information, facilitates access to essential services and promotes compassionate engagement throughout the post-occurrence process.”Related NewsAccident causes traffic gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan ExpresswayNCAA inaugurates committee to advance sustainable aviation fuelFire razes 17 shops in Lagos marketShe added, “Effective implementation requires sustained collaboration among transportation agencies and adherence to international best practices.”Responding on behalf of the NCAA, Achimugu welcomed the initiative and expressed the authority’s readiness to work closely with the NSIB in advancing Family Assistance within Nigeria’s aviation sector.He identified continuous training and retraining of personnel as a key requirement for successful implementation, noting that capacity development was necessary to ensure agencies remain prepared to provide professional and coordinated support whenever the need arises.The statement added that both agencies identified practical areas for collaboration, including joint capacity-building programmes, knowledge sharing, stakeholder sensitisation and the development of sustainable mechanisms for implementing Family Assistance initiatives in line with international standards.It noted that the collaboration is expected to establish clearer institutional procedures for supporting families affected by aviation accidents while strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness to respond to future emergencies in line with international best practices.Family Assistance is regarded globally as a key component of aviation emergency response, with the International Civil Aviation Organisation requiring member states to establish mechanisms that provide timely information, care and coordinated support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families.Nigeria has continued to strengthen its aviation safety framework through closer collaboration among sector agencies and alignment with ICAO standards. She added, “Effective implementation requires sustained collaboration among transportation agencies and adherence to international best practices.”Responding on behalf of the NCAA, Achimugu welcomed the initiative and expressed the authority’s readiness to work closely with the NSIB in advancing Family Assistance within Nigeria’s aviation sector.He identified continuous training and retraining of personnel as a key requirement for successful implementation, noting that capacity development was necessary to ensure agencies remain prepared to provide professional and coordinated support whenever the need arises.The statement added that both agencies identified practical areas for collaboration, including joint capacity-building programmes, knowledge sharing, stakeholder sensitisation and the development of sustainable mechanisms for implementing Family Assistance initiatives in line with international standards.It noted that the collaboration is expected to establish clearer institutional procedures for supporting families affected by aviation accidents while strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness to respond to future emergencies in line with international best practices.Family Assistance is regarded globally as a key component of aviation emergency response, with the International Civil Aviation Organisation requiring member states to establish mechanisms that provide timely information, care and coordinated support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families.Nigeria has continued to strengthen its aviation safety framework through closer collaboration among sector agencies and alignment with ICAO standards. Responding on behalf of the NCAA, Achimugu welcomed the initiative and expressed the authority’s readiness to work closely with the NSIB in advancing Family Assistance within Nigeria’s aviation sector.He identified continuous training and retraining of personnel as a key requirement for successful implementation, noting that capacity development was necessary to ensure agencies remain prepared to provide professional and coordinated support whenever the need arises.The statement added that both agencies identified practical areas for collaboration, including joint capacity-building programmes, knowledge sharing, stakeholder sensitisation and the development of sustainable mechanisms for implementing Family Assistance initiatives in line with international standards.It noted that the collaboration is expected to establish clearer institutional procedures for supporting families affected by aviation accidents while strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness to respond to future emergencies in line with international best practices.Family Assistance is regarded globally as a key component of aviation emergency response, with the International Civil Aviation Organisation requiring member states to establish mechanisms that provide timely information, care and coordinated support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families.Nigeria has continued to strengthen its aviation safety framework through closer collaboration among sector agencies and alignment with ICAO standards. He identified continuous training and retraining of personnel as a key requirement for successful implementation, noting that capacity development was necessary to ensure agencies remain prepared to provide professional and coordinated support whenever the need arises.The statement added that both agencies identified practical areas for collaboration, including joint capacity-building programmes, knowledge sharing, stakeholder sensitisation and the development of sustainable mechanisms for implementing Family Assistance initiatives in line with international standards.It noted that the collaboration is expected to establish clearer institutional procedures for supporting families affected by aviation accidents while strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness to respond to future emergencies in line with international best practices.Family Assistance is regarded globally as a key component of aviation emergency response, with the International Civil Aviation Organisation requiring member states to establish mechanisms that provide timely information, care and coordinated support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families.Nigeria has continued to strengthen its aviation safety framework through closer collaboration among sector agencies and alignment with ICAO standards. The statement added that both agencies identified practical areas for collaboration, including joint capacity-building programmes, knowledge sharing, stakeholder sensitisation and the development of sustainable mechanisms for implementing Family Assistance initiatives in line with international standards.It noted that the collaboration is expected to establish clearer institutional procedures for supporting families affected by aviation accidents while strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness to respond to future emergencies in line with international best practices.Family Assistance is regarded globally as a key component of aviation emergency response, with the International Civil Aviation Organisation requiring member states to establish mechanisms that provide timely information, care and coordinated support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families.Nigeria has continued to strengthen its aviation safety framework through closer collaboration among sector agencies and alignment with ICAO standards. It noted that the collaboration is expected to establish clearer institutional procedures for supporting families affected by aviation accidents while strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness to respond to future emergencies in line with international best practices.Family Assistance is regarded globally as a key component of aviation emergency response, with the International Civil Aviation Organisation requiring member states to establish mechanisms that provide timely information, care and coordinated support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families.Nigeria has continued to strengthen its aviation safety framework through closer collaboration among sector agencies and alignment with ICAO standards. Family Assistance is regarded globally as a key component of aviation emergency response, with the International Civil Aviation Organisation requiring member states to establish mechanisms that provide timely information, care and coordinated support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families.Nigeria has continued to strengthen its aviation safety framework through closer collaboration among sector agencies and alignment with ICAO standards. Nigeria has continued to strengthen its aviation safety framework through closer collaboration among sector agencies and alignment with ICAO standards.