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Engr. Mustapha Habu Ringim, Founder of the ENGAUSA Skills Development Foundation, has once again been recognized for his outstanding contributions to skills development and inclusive education.
He was honoured with the Vocational Excellence Award by Fundación Marcelino Muñoz, Mexico, in collaboration with the Skills Acquisition Institution of People With Disabilities (SAIPWDs).
The award was presented during the graduation ceremony of the Online Diploma Advance Comprehensive Educational Program held at Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) on Thursday, 25th September 2025.
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The prestigious event was graced by dignitaries including His Excellency Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, Executive Governor of Kano State, and Alhaji Ahmad Idris, former Accountant-General of the Federation, as Special Guests of Honour.
The ceremony was chaired by Dr. Bashir Sabo, former Provost of FCE Bichi, and hosted by Prof. Abdulrashid Garba, Vice Chancellor of KHAIRUN, with Prof. Aliyu Rufai, Registrar MRTS serving as Chief Host. Presentations were delivered by Dr. Ibrahim Usman Alkawa, Director of Academic Planning at Kano State Polytechnic, and Prof. Kabiru Isa Dandago.
The award is named after Dr. Marcelino Muñoz Sánchez, a celebrated Mexican entrepreneur, philanthropist, and education advocate. Rising from humble beginnings in Río Bravo, Tamaulipas, Dr. Muñoz went on to found Grupo JOMAR, a major auto-parts business, as well as the Fundación Marcelino Muñoz, which focuses on tackling educational inequality, poverty, health challenges, and environmental issues.
His foundation is credited with building innovative education models, including the Docente Tutor program, and signing more than 100 institutional agreements with ministries of education and universities across Latin America.
The recognition of Engr. Mustapha with this award places him in the company of leaders and visionaries working globally to transform education and empower underserved communities.
Recognition at Home and Abroad
This international honour follows closely after Engr. Mustapha received the SCIAN 2025 Vocational Award from the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (Kano Chapter). Taken together, the two awards — one conferred locally and the other internationally — highlight the growing reach and impact of his work. They underscore how a vision born in Kano now resonates on the global stage, affirming ENGAUSA’s model as a beacon for inclusive skills training.
A Shared Commitment to Inclusion and Empowerment
Engr. Mustapha dedicated the award to the staff of ENGAUSA Skills Development Foundation, its many supporters, and the resilient learners — particularly those living with physical, psychological, and educational disabilities — who continue to inspire with their courage and determination.
This recognition is a reminder that vocational skills are not just tools for survival; they are pathways to dignity, empowerment, and social transformation. With commendations coming both from Nigeria and from international institutions, the message is clear: inclusive skills education is a necessity for the future, and ENGAUSA is leading the way from Kano to the world.
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