📢 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION & CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

HYBRIDTECK NATIONAL ARTISAN, MSMEs SUMMIT & AWARDS (NAMSA 2.0)

Publication Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
Location: Nigeria

HYBRIDTECK Global Business Consult is pleased to officially announce the National Artisan, MSMEs Summit & Awards (NAMSA 2.0) — a landmark national initiative designed to identify, celebrate, empower, and reward outstanding artisans, entrepreneurs, farmers, and technology innovators across Nigeria.

NAMSA 2.0 is a high-impact national platform created to promote innovation, productivity, job creation, and sustainable enterprise development, while providing visibility, funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, and capacity building for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), artisans, agribusiness operators, and technology-driven businesses.

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🎯 OBJECTIVES OF NAMSA 2.0

Promote entrepreneurship, innovation, and skills excellence
Recognize and reward outstanding Nigerian artisans and MSMEs
Support business growth, visibility, and investment readiness
Facilitate networking, partnerships, and market access
Encourage youth and women participation in enterprise development
Strengthen local value chains and economic inclusion

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🏆 GRAND PRIZE & BENEFITS

At the end of the summit and awards process:

🥇 NATIONAL GRAND WINNER WILL RECEIVE:

₦500,000 Cash Prize
Strategic Business Partnership Deal
National Media Exposure
Capacity Building & Mentorship Support
Certificate & Award Trophy

🎖 OTHER FINALISTS WILL RECEIVE:

Free Media Promotion
Business Networking Opportunities
Capacity Building & Mentorship
Certificate of Excellence

🗂️ OFFICIAL AWARD CATEGORIES (10)

Technology

Tech Innovator of the Year
Digital MSME of the Year

Agriculture
3. Agri-Entrepreneur of the Year
4. Young Farmer of the Year
5. Agro-Processing & Value Chain Champion

Artisan
6. Master Artisan of the Year
7. Creative Craft & Design Excellence Award
8. Outstanding Female Artisan of the Year

MSMEs
9. Emerging MSME of the Year
10. Sustainable Enterprise & Social Impact Award

Entertainment

11. Most influecial Artist of the year

12. Most influecial content creators of the year

13. Most influecial comedy of the year

🏆 COMPETITION & SELECTION PROCESS

The awards will follow a three-stage competitive process:

1️⃣ State-Level Contest

Nominees compete within their states. Top performers qualify for the regional stage.

2️⃣ Regional Contest

State winners compete within their geopolitical zones. Top regional winners qualify for the national finals.

3️⃣ National Finals

Regional champions compete for the National Grand Prize, determined by combined public voting and judges’ evaluation.

🗳️ VOTING STRUCTURE

🔴 PAID VOTING

Paystack (Bulk Voting Available)

🟢 FREE VOTING – SOCIAL MEDIA (8 Votes Total)

Each platform gives 1 free vote after follow and engagement:

Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Hybridteck Blog
WhatsApp Channel
X (Twitter)
TikTok
Teckplus

Total Free Votes: 8

📢 OFFICIAL CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Applications and nominations are hereby invited from:

Artisans
Farmers & Agribusiness Owners
Technology Innovators
Startups
MSMEs
Cooperatives & Trade Associations
Youth & Women Entrepreneurs
Entertainment

✅ ELIGIBILITY:

Nigerian individuals or registered businesses
Active operation for minimum of 6 months
Demonstrated business impact, innovation, or community contribution

📝 HOW TO APPLY / NOMINATE

Complete the online nomination form
Provide business profile and supporting documents
Submit impact story and achievements
Await screening and shortlisting for public voting

📌 Nomination links and voting portals will be officially released on HYBRIDTECK platforms.

🤝 PARTNERSHIP & SPONSORSHIP

Organizations, brands, development agencies, and corporate bodies are invited to partner and sponsor NAMSA 2.0 to support enterprise growth, job creation, and economic inclusion across Nigeria.

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🔚 CONCLUSION

NAMSA 2.0 is positioned to become Nigeria’s largest platform for recognising excellence among artisans, farmers, MSMEs, Entertainment and tech innovators, while fostering business growth, investment, and sustainable development.

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