The Artisan Summit and Expo (TASE) 2026 will be hosted by Say it Loud Africa to tackle barriers hindering the growth of artisans in Nigeria. The event aims to promote financial inclusion, profitability and empowerment within the informal sector. Mr Femi Oyelade, Advocate for Artisans and Creative Director at Say it Loud Africa, said the summit was created to close persistent gaps affecting artisans' access to finance, training and formal business structures. He emphasized that artisans play a vital role in Nigeria's economy but often operate without registration or access to banking services. The summit will encourage structured business practices to help artisans become registered, bankable and globally competitive. It will feature discussions, exhibitions and networking sessions in an "edutainment" format over three days. Participants will include artisans, apprentices, financial institutions, corporate organisations and development partners. Oyelade stated the platform is designed to deliver practical solutions and sustainable economic value. Skills development, mentorship and innovative strategies for economic participation will be central to the event. The initiative seeks collaboration from public and private sector stakeholders to support its objectives. More details are available at https://www.theartisanhub.ng.
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