Engr. Mustapha Habu Ringim, Founder of the ENGAUSA Skills Development Foundation, has been honoured with the SCIAN 2025 Vocational Award by the Kano State Chapter of the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), under the leadership of its chairman, Abdurrahman Uba Daushe, during an event held to celebrate Spinal Cord Injury Week 2025. The award recognises his outstanding contributions to vocational skills and entrepreneurship development, particularly among members of the Association.
The ceremony, held at the Meena Event Center, brought together government officials, philanthropists, development partners, academics, community leaders, and advocates to celebrate individuals and organisations that have championed empowerment, inclusion, and social development. Other awardees at the ceremony included:
In his welcome address at the ceremony, Engr. Mustapha Habu paid special tribute to one of his greatest mentors, Mal. Habibu Sani Talban Babura, who lived for 36 years with a quadriplegia spinal cord injury. He noted that Mal. Habibu’s resilience and wisdom during his trial period as a student at Bayero University Kano played a key role in shaping his career path.
Quoting a profound Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), he reminded the audience:
Engr. Mustapha also highlighted that ENGAUSA TVET Training operates on a model of inclusivity, free from discrimination, stereotypes, and segregation. At ENGAUSA, persons with disabilities train alongside others and are recognised as “People With Special Abilities” because of their exceptional performance across various technical fields. This approach, he noted, demonstrates that inclusive learning enriches innovation, collaboration, and community development.
The SCIAN 2025 Vocational Award, he stated, is not just an individual honour but a collective recognition. He dedicated it to the staff of ENGAUSA Skills Development Foundation, the many contributors and philanthropists, as well as the public and private organisations that support the Foundation’s philanthropic activities. He further extended the dedication to all people struggling with physical, psychological, and educational disabilities whom ENGAUSA proudly recognises as People With Special Abilities who continue to defy limitations and pursue their dreams with courage and resilience.
The award underscores Engr. Mustapha’s lifelong commitment to using vocational education and skills development as powerful tools for dignity, independence, and sustainable livelihoods. And as the world marked Spinal Cord Injury Day 2025, the occasion served as a reminder that inclusion, empowerment, and opportunities for people living with disabilities whom ENGAUSA proudly recognises as People With Special Abilities are not acts of charity but necessities for building a just and progressive society. This ethos lies at the very heart of the ENGAUSA Skills Development Foundation.
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