Association Plans 2nd National Artisan, Technician Exhibition

Ismail Abdulaziz
Sep, Tue, 2025

General News

Association plans 2nd national artisan, technician exhibition

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By Daniel Obaje

The Association of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians (ASNAT) has unveiled plans for its second edition of the Exhibition and Fair (NATEF), scheduled to hold in Abuja from Sept. 23 to Sept. 27.

Mr Adeshina Akinyemi, National Coordinator of ASNAT, announced this at a briefing in Abuja on Tuesday.

“If you recall around this time last year, we gathered together for the same purpose, to officially launch and invite the general public to the first Nigerian Artisan and Technician Exhibition and Fair, NATEF.

“Although the event was scheduled for three days, it was held for just one day due to national security issues, it was hailed as the best and biggest event by artisan and technician groups in Africa.

“Based on that success, today we gather to officially unveil the second edition of NATEF, Abuja 2025, a platform dedicated to promoting skill development, craftsmanship, national unity and mutual acceptance,” he said.

Akinyemi explained that the 2025 edition would be a five-day working exhibition at the Velodrome, National Stadium, Abuja, featuring onsite service delivery, artisans products, skills display, workshops, hands-on training, networking opportunities, cultural showcases and skill development sessions.

He added that in collaboration with the Presidential Initiative on CNG (PICNG), over 100 petrol-powered vehicles would be converted to CNG free of charge during the exhibition.

“We urge all stakeholders, including state governors and lawmakers to support NATEF by sponsoring local artisans and technicians.

”This event will showcase Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity, promote cross-cultural understanding and foster business opportunities for local artisans and technicians”

Also speaking, Mr Bari Moses, National Secretary of ASNAT, said the fair was more than just an exhibition but also a national call for recognition of artisans contribution to the country’s economy.

“We expect every artisan in Nigeria to come out and even other stakeholders, especially development partners to also be part of this great event.

“It is an avenue for all artisans in Nigeria to exhibit, to showcase what they can do and to also create awareness for other Nigerians to patronise local artisans with what they are producing in Nigeria.

“It will improve the economic well-being of this country because if you check the national GDP, artisans contribute the highest portion of the GDP.”(NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

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