New NSIB Spokesperson, Funke Arowojobe Assumes Office

The newly appointed spokesperson of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Funke Adebayo Arowojobe has formally assumed office as director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance.
Her appointment follows the recent redeployment of senior directors across key aviation agencies by the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, a move widely viewed as a deliberate strategy to enhance governance alignment, operational efficiency, and cross-agency collaboration.
Arowojobe brings to NSIB a wealth of experience spanning over two decades in communications, insurance, stakeholder engagement, and corporate governance.

At NSIB, she is expected to bring fresh perspectives to NSIB’s public affairs strategies, enhance public understanding of transportation safety issues and lead a renewed drive toward enhanced consumer engagement mechanisms.
The public affairs and family assistance directorate plays a crucial role in ensuring that investigation updates are communicated responsibly while safeguarding the integrity of technical findings and the interests of affected stakeholders.

Her assumption of office comes at a time when transparency and communication are increasingly central to sustaining public confidence in aviation safety oversight.
Prior to her redeployment, she served as director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), where she played a pivotal role in repositioning the agency’s public interface and strengthening consumer-focused communication.

During her tenure at NiMet, she championed structured stakeholder engagement platforms that bridged the gap between technical meteorological services and end users, including aviation operators, agribusiness stakeholders, disaster management agencies, and the media.
Her leadership was credited with enhancing the agency’s visibility, improving public understanding of weather advisories, and reinforcing trust in early warning systems critical to aviation safety and climate resilience.

A seasoned professional with deep roots in risk management and insurance, Arowojobe’s transition into public sector communications has been characterised by strategic messaging, crisis communication expertise, and a commitment to transparency.
Industry observers note that her background uniquely positions her to strengthen NSIB’s public affairs architecture, particularly in communicating sensitive accident investigation processes with clarity, empathy, and factual precision.