This partnership highlights Aero Contractors’ commitment to operational excellence and adherence to global safety standards.

Both organizations will work together to foster a proactive safety culture, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance aviation protocols and prevent incidents.

Speaking on the significance of the collaboration, Capt. Ado Sanusi, chief executive officer of Aero Contractors, emphasized,

“At Aero Contractors, safety is not just a regulatory requirement—it is a fundamental responsibility. This partnership with NSIB reinforces our dedication to safety through knowledge-sharing, advanced training, and data-driven decision-making. By working together, we will mitigate risks and improve overall flight safety.”

Similarly, Capt. Alex Badeh Jr., director general of the NSIB, described the partnership as a major step forward in strengthening transportation safety across Nigeria.

In his words he said, 

“This collaboration is a testament to the power of synergy, combining the regulatory and investigative expertise of the NSIB with the technical and operational insight of Aero Contractors. Through this MOU, we are committed to enhancing safety standards by equipping our Transportation Safety Officers with practical, hands-on experience and technical knowledge.”

As part of the agreement, Aero Contractors will provide on-the-job training opportunities for NSIB personnel, focusing on incident prevention, emergency response, and safety management systems.

The NSIB will also support Aero Contractors’ technical personnel with training in accident investigation, ensuring a two-way exchange of expertise that enhances overall safety across the industry.

Capt. Alex Badeh Jr. further outlined the impact of the initiative.

“This partnership will introduce customized training programs, drawing from Aero’s state-of-the-art facilities, simulators, and technical resources. Additionally, we will collaborate on industry conferences, seminars, and symposiums, where best practices will be shared, new training needs will be explored, and capacity-building efforts will be strengthened,” he noted.

The partnership marks a significant milestone in the Nigerian aviation sector, reinforcing a joint commitment to safety, knowledge-sharing, and professional development.

The collaboration aligns with Nigeria’s broader aviation safety objectives and underscores the importance of industry-wide cooperation in building a safer and more resilient air transport system.

Capt. Ado Sanusi of Aero Contractors reaffirmed the importance of the initiative, stating, “This partnership goes beyond training; it is about cultivating a safety-first culture where industry stakeholders collaborate to prevent accidents and enhance operational standards. Today, we embrace a shared vision—one that places safety at the heart of our industry.”

This is as the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), said that it has been notified of the incident and has deployed its investigators to site.

The aircraft with the registration number: 5N BKI, it was learnt departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja for Lagos.

The aircraft involved in the incident has also been grounded by the airline for further investigation.

A statement by Mr. Kingsley Ezenwa, the Spokesman of the airline, confirmed the incident.

According to Independent.ng report the incident may have occurred due to the wet surface of the runway at the Lagos airport.

It has been raining since early morning of Tuesday in Lagos, Ogun and some other parts of the country.

It was gathered that as at the time of the incident, it was drizzling at the airport.

Ezenwa in the statement, regretted the incident, but expressed that all the 83 passengers and crewmembers onboard the flight disembarked safely without injuries or scare.

He commended the crew for handling the incident with utmost professionalism.

The statement hinted that the NSIB and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have been notified of the incident.

He said:

“We have also updated the NSIB and NCAA on the incident and the aircraft involved has been grounded by our maintenance team for further investigation.

“We wish to thank the airport authorities, our crew for their very swift response in ensuring the safe disembarkation of all passengers following the incident and our sincere apologies and appreciation to the passengers on the affected flight for their patience and understanding.”

The statement reassured passengers of the airline’s commitment to safety, stressing that Dana Air was cooperating fully with the relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Also, Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, the director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Department, NSIB, confirmed the Dana Air incident.

Oladeji explained that the bureau had been notified of the incident, while it has also deployed its investigators to the site for first-hand-information on the incident.