President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Board and the families impacted by a recent helicopter crash off Bonny Finima, Port-Harcourt. In a statement released by his Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu extended his “deepest sympathies” to the bereaved families an
d emphasized his support for them during this difficult time.
The helicopter, operated by East Winds Aviation and contracted by NNPC, was transporting staff to the FPSO NUIMS ANTAN facility when it tragically went down in the Atlantic on Thursday. Tinubu has called for intensified search and rescue efforts to locate any remaining passengers and evidence related to the incident.
He also directed military personnel involved in the region to assist with the rescue operations, ensuring collaboration with the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, and other relevant agencies. This directive highlights the government’s commitment to uncovering the circumstances of the crash and providing closure for those affected.