The Igbokoda NAF aircraft crash has raised concerns about Nigeria’s emergency response capabilities, as rescue efforts took hours to commence. The aircraft had been grounded in Germany for three years for maintenance before returning to Nigeria in late December 2024. The incident has been compared to the 1992 Ejigbo crash, which claimed over a hundred lives, highlighting a pattern of reactive approaches to aviation safety. The article argues that the crash was avoidable and calls for lessons to be learned.
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