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Built for
the Artisan.
Funded for Impact.

Every TRAAN programme is designed with one goal: to change the economic reality of Nigeria's tradespeople. Tools, training, certification, welfare, and the biggest artisan event in Nigerian history.

Happy Artisans Project → Summit 2026 ↗
24,00+
Artisans Reached
₦98M+
Grants & Tools Distributed
3400
Certification Graduates
4
Active Programmes
Flagship Programme

The Happy
Artisans Project

The Happy Artisans Project is TRAAN's flagship welfare and empowerment programme. It operates on four pillars — ensuring that every TRAAN artisan has the tools, skills, wellbeing support, and business connections they need to thrive.

2,400+
Artisans reached
₦18M+
Distributed
14
Corporate partners
4
States active
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Tools & Equipment
Free and subsidised tools distributed to qualifying TRAAN members. Applications open three times per year.
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Skills Upgrade
Hands-on trade-specific training sessions delivered by experienced artisans and industry professionals.
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Wellness Support
Mental health awareness, healthcare access partnerships, and artisan welfare support.
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Corporate Connection
We match verified TRAAN artisans with corporate clients, procurement teams, and business opportunities.
Skills & Certification

Nationally recognised certificates

Complete a TRAAN Skills Certification track and earn a nationally recognised certificate in your trade. Enrolment is free for TRAAN members.

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Construction Trades
Carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing, electrical, tiling, roofing
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Fashion & Textiles
Tailoring, fashion design, garment construction, embroidery
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Auto & Mechanical
Auto repair, welding, fabrication, generator maintenance
Coming 2026
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Food & Hospitality
Catering, food safety, restaurant management, baking
Coming 2026
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Beauty & Grooming
Barbering, hairstyling, beauty therapy, nail technology
Coming 2026
2026 Flagship Event

National Artisan
Economic Summit 2026

The largest gathering of artisans in Nigerian history. 25,000+ registered artisans, 100,000+ spectators, a Guinness World Record attempt, trade exhibitions, skills competitions, and high-level policy conversations.

📍 Location: Ibadan, Oyo State
📅 Year: 2026
👥 Expected: 25,000+ artisans
🎯 Guinness World Record attempt
🎟️ Registration: summit.traan.ng
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Summit Features
🏆 Guinness World Record attempt — largest simultaneous trades demo
🎪 National Trade Exhibition — 40+ trade showcases
🏅 TRAAN Skills Competition — best artisans from each category
🎤 Policy Forum — artisans, government, and industry leaders
💼 Business Matchmaking — artisans meet corporate buyers
🎶 Cultural Showcase — celebrating Nigerian craftwork
Coming in 2026–2027

What's coming next

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Q3 2026

Artisan Micro-Finance Fund

Low-interest business loans for TRAAN members — from ₦50,000 to ₦500,000 to grow your trade.

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2026

TRAAN Member App

Digital membership card, directory access, event booking, direct comms, and programme applications — all in one app.

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2027

Diaspora Artisan Network

Connecting Nigerian artisans in the diaspora with the home community, and opening international opportunities for TRAAN members.

All programmes are free for TRAAN members.

Individual artisan membership is free. Join today and access every programme TRAAN runs — now and in the future.

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