NSE Inducts 214 Fellows, Urges Government to Tackle Insecurity and Rising Cost of Living

The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, FNSE, F.ASCE, FAEng, MFR, has urged the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive steps to address the worsening security situation and economic hardship facing Nigerians.

The call was contained in a statement issued by Abdulkadir A. Aliyu, MNIM, Acting Executive Secretary of the NSE, and made available to journalists.
Engr. Rabiu made the remarks on Thursday, June 4, 2026, during the Society’s 2026 Second Quarter Dinner, where 214 distinguished engineers were formally inducted into the Fellowship cadre of the NSE.
Expressing concern over the increasing incidents of kidnappings and other criminal activities across the country, he noted that the situation continues to threaten the lives and livelihoods of citizens.
He stated that while the NSE remains committed to supporting governments at all levels in achieving national development goals, authorities must pay greater attention to the welfare and security of Nigerians.
According to him, “The Nigerian Society of Engineers remains fully committed to supporting government at all levels in the pursuit of national development objectives. We firmly believe that effective collaboration among government, professional bodies, academia, industry, and other critical stakeholders is essential for addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting our nation.
“However, at this moment, we must also charge the Federal Government of Nigeria to be more alive to its obligations to the citizenry. While we recognise that elections are drawing near and political campaigns have commenced in earnest, citizens must be safe, healthy, and economically empowered for democracy to thrive.
“We are deeply concerned about the rising rate of inflation and the increasing cost of living. Many Nigerians can hardly afford transportation to their places of work due to the soaring cost of petroleum products, with petrol currently selling at an average of about N1,350 per litre. This situation has placed tremendous pressure on households and businesses alike.
“We also decry the growing wave of insecurity that is rapidly spreading across the country. The indiscriminate abduction of teachers, pupils, and other innocent citizens is unacceptable and demands urgent and sustained action by the relevant authorities.”
The NSE President emphasized that the protection and welfare of citizens remain the foremost responsibility of government, stressing that matters affecting the wellbeing of Nigerians should take priority over political considerations.
“We believe strongly that a responsible government should prioritize the wellbeing of its citizens above all else, including mundane considerations such as re-election campaigns. The security and welfare of the people must remain the foremost objective of governance,” he said.
Engr. Rabiu also used the occasion to support growing calls for improved welfare for Nigerian workers, urging the government to carry out a significant upward review of the national minimum wage in line with current economic realities.
“As a responsible corporate citizen, the Nigerian Society of Engineers joins other well-meaning Nigerians in calling on government to consider a substantive upward review of the national minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Our nation possesses the resources and capacity to improve the quality of life of its people. We can achieve this if we collectively demonstrate the necessary political will and commitment,” he concluded.