The Nigerian Senate has officially cleared Air Peace, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, of pilot negligence and drug use allegations linked to the July 13 runway excursion at Port Harcourt International Airport.
Following a detailed review of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau’s (NSIB) preliminary report, the Senate Committee on Aviation identified “serious inconsistencies and uncoordinated findings” that undermined the investigation’s credibility.
Abdulfatai Buhari, committee chair, highlighted the safe evacuation of the aircraft with no casualties but criticized the NSIB’s shifting accusations, from broad drug use claims to implicating only two individuals, warning this could harm Nigeria’s aviation standing with international regulators, according to report by Arise Television.
Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema also defended his airline’s impeccable safety record, pointing to the absence of mechanical failures and highlighting the company’s strong internal safety protocols. He condemned the NSIB’s early report and the resulting public speculation as unjust to the airline’s reputation.
The Senate announced plans to push for reforms that will strengthen transparency and coordination in aviation investigations, prioritizing passenger safety, support for domestic carriers, and protection of Nigeria’s global aviation image.
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