The chopper carrying oil workers crashed last Thursday after leaving Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Officials said five bodies of the eight passengers and crew members have been recovered so far.
In an update statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Bimbo Oladeji, the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, said the Director General of the NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., and the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation and Aerospace Technology, and Hon. Abiodun Akinlade, who visited the accident site to oversee the progress of recovery and investigation operations on behalf of the government, would ensure transparent and thorough inquiry into the accident.
“We are committed to uncovering the facts of this tragic incident. Our team is deploying the highest standards to ensure we bring clarity to the families affected, while enhancing safety measures that will benefit all Nigerians. Transparency and accountability guide this process as we work to bring closure to those impacted, and provide actionable recommendations to improve aviation safety.”
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Hon. Akinlade echoed the government’s commitment to supporting the recovery effort and NSIB’s mission, ensuring that the investigative findings contribute to safety reform.
