6% Ticket Charge Cut Will Affect NSIB Operations, Says NSIB DG
Sumaina Kasim in Abuja The Director General, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh Jr., has warned that the proposed reduction of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) from six per
The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh Jr., has expressed concern over the proposed reduction of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) from 6% to 4%. This decrease in the ticket charge could negatively impact the agency's ability to effectively carry out its expanding transport safety investigation mandate.
Badeh highlighted that the NSIB is currently handling a growing volume of investigations across Nigeria's aviation, rail, and maritime sectors. He emphasized that the Bureau's responsibilities have significantly expanded beyond aviation accident investigation, requiring additional funding, specialized equipment, technical expertise, and the deployment of investigators nationwide.
The funding issue arises amid discussions over the sharing formula for the 5% Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) and Cargo Sales Charge (CSC) collected within the aviation sector, which are distributed among relevant agencies.
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