In a concerted effort to bolster aviation safety standards and ensure strict compliance with preventive protocols, the Commissioner of the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB), Mr. John M.K. Wumborti, has embarked on a familiarisation visit to the Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi.
The visit, which took place earlier this week, forms part of the Bureau’s strategic agenda to deepen collaboration with key aviation stakeholders and to reinforce safety oversight at the nation’s airports.
Mr. Wumborti was warmly received by the airport’s management team, led by the Head of Regional Airports South, Mr Maxwell Yeboah and taken on a comprehensive tour of the facility.
During the engagement, the Commissioner inspected critical safety installations, operational zones, emergency response systems, and airside infrastructure, with a focus on assessing the airport’s adherence to AIB’s prescribed safety and preventive measures.
Addressing the GACL team and other officers, Mr. Wumborti emphasised the importance of proactive safety culture within Ghana’s aviation ecosystem.
“Our mandate as a Bureau is not just to investigate accidents and incidents after they occur, but more importantly, to prevent them. This visit is to ensure that protocols are not only in place but are actively being implemented to safeguard lives and assets,” he stated.
He commended the airport authorities for their efforts in maintaining high safety standards and urged continuous vigilance and regular training to keep pace with global best practices.
The Head of Regional Airport South, , expressed his appreciation for the visit, noting that the periodic visits is instrumental in deepening collaboration.
Mr. Wumborti’s visit marks the beginning of a nationwide airport assessment tour by the Bureau, aimed at enhancing safety awareness and fostering a resilient aviation safety culture across the country.
The Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau remains committed to its core mandate of promoting a safe, secure, and efficient air transport system through proactive oversight, investigation, and preventive action, he added.
