By Grace Alegba
Mr Ali Rabiu, the newly inaugurated President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), has promised to steer with integrity, inclusiveness and accountability because the Society enters a brand new section.
Rabiu, the thirty fifth President of NSE, whose tenure took impact on Jan. 1, made the pledge in a New Yr goodwill message to members, made out there to newsmen on Thursday in Lagos.
He described his emergence as President because the product of years of mentorship, service and collective help throughout the engineering neighborhood.
He mentioned each stage of his skilled journey had ready him for the accountability now positioned on his shoulders.
“No step has been unintentional. Windfall has ordered this path putting mentors alternatives and challenges at completely different factors” he mentioned.
He paid tribute to the previous presidents of the Society for his or her visionary management and the inspiration laid for the progress recorded to this point.
Rabiu mentioned his administration would proceed to interact the previous leaders, noting that their expertise and resourcefulness would stay invaluable because the Society navigates new alternatives and challenges.
He known as for unity throughout all arms of the Society, including that the power of the affiliation trusted the collaboration and dedication of members.
“A series is simply as sturdy as its weakest hyperlink. If we should stay as much as the expectations of offering engineering options that can propel our nation to greater altitudes, we should fortify all our flanks,” he mentioned.
Rabiu outlined his imaginative and prescient for a extra inclusive and empowered NSE, the place each engineer feels valued and has alternatives for development.
He defined that the Society would proceed to prioritise professionalism and constructive engagement with authorities and trade.
He additionally reaffirmed dedication to advancing the NSE Strategic Agenda which focuses on membership growth strengthened partnerships with stakeholders world visibility and neighborhood impression.
In response to him, the agenda will probably be additional refined in 2026 to make sure the Society stays a driver of nationwide growth.
The president expressed optimism for the 12 months forward, assuring members of his dedication to the obligations entrusted to him.
“I hope and trusting in Almighty Allah that collectively we will construct a stronger, higher and extra affluent Nigerian Society of Engineers,” he mentioned.
Rabiu wished all members success of their particular person and collective endeavours because the nation begins 2026.
Edited by Vivian Ihechu
