
We Are Trying Our Best To Make Airspace Save For All – Rep Akinlade

By Saheed Badmus

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 in 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 grants 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,” he said.