Namani keen to keep his promise, make a difference

PNG Accidents Investigation Commission’s (AIC) chief commissioner Hubert Namani says he will ensure that the commission meets all best practices.
Speaking at the launching of the flight recorder memory access retrieval system (MARS) yesterday, Namani said he promised to make a difference when he was appointed two years ago.
He said earlier this year, AIC welcomed new deputy chief commissioner Capt Aria Bouraga and Capt Andui Koyalyo and chief executive officer Dean Kuri.
“Part of the strategy was for us to look at the market and recruit skilled Papua New Guinean nationals with the right attitude and level of integrity into AIC,” Namani said.
“With the limited resources, it’s a matter of working smart and technology allows that now.
“We are pleased to be the first in the world to use this system.”
In line with the introduction of the MARS, three officers were accredited to operate the system.
They are Emerson Buidal, Judah Homingu and Raymond Vai.
Buidal said: “We are looking forward to working with the system with the training that we received.”
Homingu said: “I am happy to be a part of this new technology in the investigations and I feel excited about this new development.”
Vai said: “The new system makes our job easier for us in investigation and I feel fortunate to be one of the first people to use it.”