The Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB Ghana) and Namibia’s Directorate of Aircraft Accident and IncidentInvestigations (DAAII) have strengthened cooperation in aviation safety and accident investigation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation, coordination and collaboration of activities in respect of aircraft accidents and incidents investigation and prevention.
The agreement followed the week long working visit by a delegation from Namibia’s DAAII to Ghana, aimed at deepening technical cooperation, sharing expertise and strengthening the capacity of both institutions to effectively discharge their accident and incident investigation mandates.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Commissioner of AIB Ghana, Mr John Wumborti, described the visit as a significant step towards advancing collaboration between the two African investigation authorities.
He said AIB Ghana remained open to partnerships with institutions across the world, stressing that cooperation and knowledge-sharing were essential to improving aviation safety.
“We are very happy that you came to share ideas with us. Our doors are always open,” the Commissioner said, assuring the delegation of AIB Ghana’s continued support.
Mr Wumborti further expressed appreciation to the Namibian delegation for choosing Ghana as a partner, noting that the visit demonstrated confidence in the Bureau’s technical capabilities and the value of its work.
The Namibian delegation, led by Mrs Philippine Lundama, also commended AIB Ghana for the comprehensive engagement and hospitality extended throughout the visit.
Mrs Lundama described the exercise as a practical working engagement that provided the Namibian team with valuable knowledge and technical insights.
She said the delegation had particularly benefited from presentations on ECCAIRS 2, aircraft accident investigations, AIB Ghana operations and relatedchallenges as well as available systems, for strengthening investigation.
“We came for one main thing, but what we are carrying from here is much more than we expected,” she said, adding that the knowledge acquired would support the implementation of relevant initiatives in Namibia.
As part of the programme, the delegation engaged with Ghana’s civil aviation stakeholders, including the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and its Air Navigation Services (ANS).
The delegation also visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, providing an opportunity for cultural and historical exchange.
Head of Investigation Division at AIB Ghana, Captain Paul Forjoe, said the working visit had enabled both teams to exchange practical experiences on aviationoccurrences, investigation processes and professional challenges.
He commended AIB Ghana’s technical team for delivering presentations and engaging confidently with their Namibian counterparts.
The visit culminated in the signing of the MoU, marking a new phase of structured cooperation between AIB Ghana and Namibia’s DAAII.