The Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N) has urged its employees not to relent in pursuing excellence while delivering the agency’s mandate of investigating air mishaps with the aim of ensuring continuous safety of air transport in Nigeria.
The commissioner and chief executive officer of AIB, Mr. Akin Olateru gave the charge in a speech to celebrate the New Year.
Spokesman for the agency, Mr. Tunji Oketunbi said in a statement that the commissioner appreciated the bureau’s performance in the out gone year despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Olateru who applauded the staff for their various contributions, however told them to intensify their efforts to continuously build a world class and enviable institution while ensuring that focus, diligence and integrity remain their watchwords as they carry out their various duties.
He also encouraged intra-department and inter-department cooperation and teamwork within the organisation as each unit is important to the success of the organisation.
“Self-evaluation and self-improvement are also very important, as this is essential in ensuring everyone has a better understanding of the role they play within the organisation and how they can improve themselves to ensure continuous excellence in their service delivery, as required by our industry,” he added.
The commissioner assured that personnel development and welfare, as well as the refinement of our procedures and processes will remain a priority to his administration.
“It is my view that job satisfaction, equity and fairness are pivotal to high quality service delivery,” he said.
As regard the pandemic, Olateru said the COVID-19 crisis was not yet over and advised everyone to be mindful and respectful of the relevant protocols, to stay safe, healthy and productive, as he wished them a safe, healthy and prosperous 2021.
