The accident occurred at the PWD bus stop in the Ikeja area of Lagos, leaving three people dead and several others injured.
Sirika has assured the public that the NSIB has the capacity to determine the immediate and remote causes of the accident and recommend ways to prevent future occurrences.
The NSIB is a newly created multimodal investigation body that replaced the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) responsible for investigating aviation-related accidents.
The minister has solicited the cooperation of the public during the NSIB's investigation. He expressed his condolences to the government and people of Lagos State and prayed for the quick recovery of those injured in the accident.
Eyewitnesses at the scene of the accident reported that the moving train rammed into the bus carrying the civil servants to their workplaces. The collision caused significant damage to the bus and led to the death of three people. Emergency services responded to the scene promptly, evacuating the injured to nearby hospitals.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of public transport in Nigeria, especially in Lagos, where train accidents have become more frequent in recent years.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has been criticized for the inadequate maintenance of its trains, which often results in accidents.
The Lagos State Government has promised to investigate the cause of the accident, emphasizing the need to ensure the safety of all road and rail users.
The state government has also assured the families of the deceased and the injured that it will do everything possible to support them during this difficult time.
The incident has sparked calls for stricter regulation and improved safety measures in the country's transportation sector. The NSIB's investigation is expected to shed more light on the causes of the accident and recommend measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The collision between the train and the bus has disrupted transportation in the Ikeja area, causing traffic jams and delays. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has advised motorists and commuters to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has deployed its officials to the scene of the accident to provide emergency services and coordinate the evacuation of the injured.
The agency has urged members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with emergency responders.
The collision has attracted widespread condemnation from Nigerians, who have expressed their condolences to the families of the deceased and the injured. Many have called for immediate action to improve the safety of public transportation in the country.
The NSIB's investigation is expected to be comprehensive and transparent, with regular updates provided to the public. The findings of the investigation will be critical in ensuring the safety of all road and rail users in Nigeria.