Peter Obi seeks probe of Enugu Air runway incident

Presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for a comprehensive investigation into a runway excursion incident involving an Enugu Air aircraft at Benin Airport. He expressed profound relief that all 68 passengers and crew members disembarked safely without injuries or fatalities.

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I join all Nigerians in thanking God Almighty that all 68 passengers and crew members on board disembarked safely, with no injuries or fatalities recorded. The preservation of human life must always remain our highest priority.

Obi lauded the pilot, flight crew, and airport emergency response teams for their swift and professional actions, which he stated helped avert a more serious outcome. He emphasized that the preservation of human life should always be the highest priority.

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I commend the pilot, the flight crew, and the airport emergency response teams at Benin Airport for their swift, professional, and coordinated handling of the situation, which helped avert what could have been a far more serious incident. Their composure and decisiveness under pressure deserve the highest commendation.

While grateful for the safe evacuation, Obi described the incident as a stark reminder of the need to enhance aviation safety measures across Nigeria. He stressed the importance of adhering to safety protocols, maintaining aircraft rigorously, and investing in airport infrastructure and operational standards.

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The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of unwavering adherence to aviation safety protocols, rigorous aircraft maintenance, and sustained investment in airport infrastructure and operational standards across the country.

Obi urged the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to conduct a thorough, transparent, and timely investigation. He called for their findings and recommendations to be made public, emphasizing that each aviation occurrence offers an opportunity to strengthen safety systems and bolster public confidence in the sector.

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I urge the relevant regulatory and investigative authorities, particularly the NCAA and the NSIBo conduct a thorough, transparent, and timely investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident and to make their findings and recommendations public.