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📢 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


🏆 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

  1. Tech Innovator of the Year

  2. 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

  1. Complete the online nomination form

  2. Provide business profile and supporting documents

  3. Submit impact story and achievements

  4. 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.

Click Here to Register 


🔚 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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