May 20, 2026
By Matilda Ikediobi
Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, ISPON, has called for its formal inclusion in accident investigations across the country, saying the move would help strengthen safety standards and reduce recurring accidents nationwide.
The institute, while lamenting the rising rate of accidents in the country, attributed the trend to weak investigative systems and urged authorities to adopt a more structured and professional approach that includes certified ISPON members in accident investigation processes.
Addressing newsmen in Lagos as part of activities marking the 2026 ISPON Day celebration and the 12th anniversary of the ISPON Act 2014 in Warri, Delta State, on Friday, President of Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, Dr Stephen Udenzi, said the lack of reliable accident data remained a major challenge affecting effective safety investigation and prevention in Nigeria.
