Benin Airport: Obi Calls for Thorough Investigation into Enugu Air Runway Excursion

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has called for a thorough investigation into the Enugu Air aircraft’s runway excursion during landing at Benin Airport.

Confirming the incident on Thursday, Enugu Air disclosed that all passengers and crew members safely disembarked, and that there were no injuries or casualties.

ThelensNG reports that the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) also confirmed the incident and has commenced an investigation into the runway excursion.

Reacting to the development, Obi expressed gratitude to God that all passengers and crew members on board disembarked safely, with no injuries or casualties recorded.

While noting that the safety of human lives must always remain the highest priority, he commended the pilot, the flight crew, and the airport emergency response teams at Benin Airport for their swift and professional handling of the situation, which averted what could have been a major tragedy.

“Their calmness and decisiveness under pressure are deeply commendable,” he said.

While celebrating the safe outcome, Obi stated that the incident serves as a sober reminder of the critical need for strict adherence to aviation safety protocols, rigorous routine maintenance, and continuous infrastructure upgrades across airports in Nigeria.

He urged the relevant regulatory and investigative bodies, particularly the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), to conduct a thorough, transparent, and timely investigation into the root cause of the incident.

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) stressed that learning from occurrences such as this is essential to strengthening public confidence in Nigeria’s aviation sector and ensuring that the country’s skies remain consistently safe.

“May God continue to guide and protect all travellers across our nation,” he added.