Abuja may be the administrative capital of Nigeria but it certainly isn’t the nerve center of our economy neither is it a force to reckon with for social life at least not in the same league as Lagos. Speaking of social life Abuja doesn’t rank well for well planned events although a few events held in Abuja such as the DMP and Runway still give events held nationally a run for their money.
Many reasons could be attributed for why Abuja events fail to live up to expectations - both in terms of planning and actual attendance – the fact that it’s largely a civil service city and the high cost of socializing within the city center means only a priviledged few can afford to rock certain Abuja events.

Tips for a hosting a Successful Event in Abuja

But despite all these you can still have a memorable event people would talk about for a long time to come whether it’s your wedding reception, a school reunion, a product launch or a birthday party here are a few tips to guide you in your put in place a memorable Abuja event.

Get adequate Media Coverage and Publicity

This would largely depend on the kind of event. Obviously an event targeting family and friends such as a wedding or birthday wouldn’t really need publicity but how about a business fair or a concert? Good Media coverage usually adds credibility to an event besides also creating awareness for it. Common means for generating buzz for an event include; use of bulk SMS, radio jingles and recently social media namely; facebook, twitter and popular blogs like bellanaija and Linda Ikeji. It’s always wise to include photo sessions for posterity sake if the event is a periodical thing – monthly, quarterly, yearly etc. Media partnerships of various kinds with print and electronic media, online media or any other form of mass media could be solicited through press releases and partnership requests.

A good Event plan

A well planned Event is a science as well as an art. There are things you should and shouldn’t do during an event and these are addressed in an Events plan. It’s never easy to plan an event especially when it’s on a large scale but with a professional Abuja Events planner you’re on your way to putting in place a successfully planned and managed Event.

A good Abuja Venue

Events must happen somewhere or they won’t be events any more. The venue for an event is the most important thing to consider after the logistics of course. A poor venue naturally kills the appeal to appreciating the essence of that event. If you choose an open space for a wedding reception on a very hot Saturday afternoon you won’t be surprised if half your guests walk out less than half way through. Hence a suitable events venue is a must – one that rhymes with the theme and essence of the event.

Venue Decoration

At a corporate Event recently held at a popular Abuja hotel one noticeable thing was just how archaic the hall seemed. The venue seemed like a high school assembly hall without any decorations to give the guests an idea of what the event really wanted to capture but for sign posts and ushers who showed guests into the hall you may have thought you missed your way.

Equipment and Support Services

Things like projectors, lighting, seats, refreshments, music/entertainment, guest appearances to name a few have to be well defined and put in place. All these should be captured in the Event plan.

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