Following its redeployment to the Presidency,the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has unveiled a new  Conditions of Service (CoS)  for staff declaring that its investigative  reports will no longer be subject to political interference.

The agency said the restructuring, which now places it under the direct supervision of the Presidency, has strengthened its independence and authority as the country’s sole multimodal accident investigation body.

Unveiling the  CoS,  the Director General of NSIB  Captain Alex Badeh Jnr described the new Conditions of Service as a framework that defines staff rights, responsibilities, and professional standards, while also enhancing welfare and institutional efficiency.

He stated that that the CoS provides clear guidelines for appointments, promotions, training, and career development, alongside transparent disciplinary procedures and  also outlines welfare packages covering leave entitlements, medical services, allowances, loans, and rewards for outstanding performance.

The DG  emphasised that the document guarantees the protection of staff rights while demanding high standards of conduct, confidentiality, and dedication, given the sensitive nature of its work.

He stated that the new framework would ensure that diligence, integrity, and commitment are recognised and rewarded, while fostering a disciplined and professional workforce capable of meeting global best practices in accident investigation.

Captain Bade Jnr however urged Staff members and union executives to study and adhere strictly to the provisions of the document to strengthen institutional performance and service delivery.

He also commended officers and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for their contributions to the development of the Conditions of Service,  adding  that the new CoS takes immediate effect and will serve as the official operational guide for the agency.

The DG said the CoS reflects a commitment to institutional strengthening where agencies are empowered to function independently of political or commercial pressures.

He assured that moving forward, the charter will be subjected to a five-year review cycle to ensure it remains agile in the face of an evolving transport landscape. He said for a nation grappling with the complexities of modernising its transport systems, the NSIB’s new workforce strategy offers a blueprint for what a mission-driven, 21st-century Nigerian institution should look like.