The House of Representatives on Monday raised the alarm over the incessant air crashes in the country leading to loss of lives innocent citizens and vowed to curb the ugly trend.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila raised the alarm in Abuja while declaring open the public investigative hearing organised by the House Committee on Air force on the incessant non- combatant related Air crashes by the Nigerian Air Force.
Hon Gbajabiamila who was represented by the Acting Leader of the House, Hon Peter Akpatason declared that the House would do everything humanly possible in order to forestall the repeat of such embarrassing and ugly incidents in the future.
According to him, “regrettably, in recent times, the Nigerian Air Force has been witnessing incessant air crashes. Between the years 2015 and 2019, there have been, at least, 8 air crashes in various Nigerian states that have endangered lives and property.
“As joint partners, we are determined to proffer lasting solutions to this problem. Promised on the above, a member of the House moved this motion; “Need to Investigate the Incessant Non-Combatant Related Air Crashes by the Nigerian Air force.”
Hon Gbajabiamila assured that the House would do everything possible to improve the abilities of security agencies to deal with challenges and prepare for future threats.
