The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Ali Rabiu, has called on the Federal Government to urgently and decisively tackle Nigeria’s worsening security situation and deepening economic hardship.

In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the Acting Executive Secretary of the NSE, Abdulkadir Aliyu, the president made the appeal while speaking on June 4, 2026, at the Society’s Second Quarter Dinner, where 214 engineers were inducted into its Fellowship cadre.

Rabiu expressed concern over the rising insecurity across the country and its growing impact on citizens.

He noted that kidnappings and other criminal activities continue to endanger lives and livelihoods, urging stronger government intervention to reverse the trend.

Rabiu also reaffirmed that the Nigerian Society of Engineers remains committed to supporting government efforts at all levels to achieve national development goals, while stressing the need for increased attention to citizens’ welfare and security.

He said, “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 primary duty of any government is the protection and welfare of its citizens, adding that national well-being should be prioritized above political considerations.