The Senate has mandated a full investigation into escalating safety concerns in the aviation sector, following revelations from the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) regarding a runway overrun by an Air Peace aircraft at Port Harcourt International Airport.
The resolution was adopted on Wednesday after Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North) moved a motion emphasising the need to strengthen aviation safety in response to the NSIB report.
The Senate instructed its Aviation Committee to consult all relevant stakeholders—including the NSIB, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and airline operators—and to submit a detailed report within six weeks.
In a related decision, the Senate urged the Federal Government to construct an additional runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to prevent operational bottlenecks and enhance safety in the capital.
Lawmakers highlighted that the NSIB’s investigation of the 22 June 2025 incident involving a Boeing 737-500 operated by Air Peace revealed serious shortcomings in runway conditions, airfield lighting, pilot decision-making, and regulatory oversight.
Although no lives were lost, the Senate expressed concern over the rising frequency of similar incidents across the country.