‘Investigate root cause of Enugu Air runway excursion’ – Peter Obi tells NCAA, NSIB
Peter Obi Calls for Investigation into Enugu Air Incident at Benin Airport
Presidential candidate Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into a runway excursion involving an Enugu Air aircraft at Benin Airport. He emphasized the need to strengthen aviation safety across Nigeria in light of the incident.
Obi made his remarks in a statement released on social media Friday, following the aircraft’s landing incident, which occurred during its approach to the airport. Fortunately, all 68 passengers and crew members on board escaped unharmed.
“I received, with profound relief, the news of the runway excursion involving an Enugu Air aircraft during its landing at Benin Airport today,” Obi stated. He expressed gratitude for the safety of all individuals on board, underscoring the paramount importance of protecting human lives within the aviation sector.
The former governor of Anambra State commended the pilot, flight crew, and emergency response teams at Benin Airport for their prompt and professional handling of the situation, which he noted averted a potential tragedy.
“ I commend the pilot, the flight crew, and the airport emergency response teams at Benin Airport for their swift and professional handling of the situation,” Obi added.
The incident highlights the critical need for compliance with aviation safety protocols, regular aircraft maintenance, and ongoing investment in airport infrastructure, according to Obi. He urged the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to undertake a comprehensive, transparent, and timely investigation to ascertain the cause of the incident.
“I urge the relevant regulatory and investigative bodies—particularly the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB)—to conduct a thorough, transparent, and timely investigation into the root cause of this incident,” he stated.
Obi emphasized that the lessons learned from this incident should be utilized to enhance aviation safety, ensuring that Nigeria’s skies remain safe for all travelers.
