By Sabiu Abdullahi
Engausa Global Tech Hub in Kano has been singled out by the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIME).
Engr. Lawan Usman Isa, the Chairman of the Kano Branch of NIME, lauded the hub during a recent visit, highlighting its bilingual teaching approach and its potential to impact skills knowledge nationwide.
Engr. Isa commended Engausa for its innovative teaching methods, which incorporate both Hausa and English languages, as he shows the importance of such approaches in enhancing technical education across the country.
The engineers’ delegation expressed admiration for Engausa’s dedication to empowering youth and fostering personal growth, recognising the pivotal role of skill development in community transformation.
Echoing the sentiments of NIME, Engausa’s founder, Engr. Mustapha Habu Ringim, indicated the hub’s mission to overcome language barriers and promote technical knowledge.
Established four years ago, Engausa Global Tech Hub aims to revolutionise technical education by prioritising practical skill acquisition over mere certification.
“Our focus is on human capital development and technical skill acquisition,” Ringim affirmed.
He emphasised the hub’s success in training students in Hausa, enabling better comprehension and application of technical concepts, particularly among marginalised groups such as Almajiris and out-of-school children.
Highlighting the hub’s impact, Ringim noted that many of its graduates are now gainfully employed, underscoring the efficacy of Engausa’s approach in addressing societal challenges such as unemployment and educational exclusion.
As Nigeria strives to advance technically and bridge the skills gap, collaborations between institutions like NIME and pioneering hubs like Engausa Global Tech Hub are crucial.
By harnessing innovative teaching methodologies and prioritising practical skills development, initiatives like Engausa are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s technical landscape and fostering inclusive development.