Corporate events

Corporate event management in Abuja

Product launches, AGMs, award nights, staff retreats and conferences, planned and run end to end by the team that has delivered AICCEES for four consecutive editions.

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  • AICCEES Official planner, 4 editions
  • 200+ events Delivered since 2020
  • Abuja & Lagos Events in both cities

Corporate events that run to the minute

Abuja is where government agencies, embassies, development organisations and company head offices meet. Events here often bring together senior officials, partners and press, and they carry real expectations around protocol, punctuality and presentation. A late start, a failed microphone or a power cut is noticed by everyone in the room.

Mara Events plans and manages corporate events from the first brief to the final report. We find the venue, manage registration and seating, build the stage and AV plan with proper power backup, brief every vendor and run the programme on the day, so your team can focus on guests, speakers and sponsors.

We have been the official event planner for the Africa International Conference on Clean Energy and Energy Storage (AICCEES) for four consecutive editions. For larger programmes with delegates, speakers and exhibitors, see our conference planning service.

Two panellists speaking during a panel discussion at AICCEES 2025

Corporate events we manage

From a board retreat for 30 to an annual dinner for 500.

Product launches and activations

Launch events, brand activations and press moments with staging, branding and guest flow built around the reveal.

AGMs and board retreats

Venue, accreditation, voting and Q&A logistics, and a programme that keeps formal business on schedule.

Award ceremonies and galas

Stage design, award logistics, seating plans and a run-of-show that keeps every winner and speech on cue.

Seminars and conferences

Speakers, registration, breakout rooms, AV and catering for single-day seminars and multi-day conferences.

Staff events and team building

End-of-year parties, retreats and team days that people actually look forward to.

Trade shows and exhibition booths

Stand design, build, branding and staffing for exhibitions and trade fairs.

AV, stage and power backup

Sound, screens, lighting and generator or inverter backup confirmed with the venue before the day.

Protocol and VIP handling

Arrival plans, reserved seating, green rooms and escorts for dignitaries, speakers and sponsors.

Risk planning

A risk plan covering power, weather, security and medical cover. Read more in our event risk management guide.

How we run a corporate event

For most corporate events, 8 to 12 weeks of lead time is comfortable; large galas and launches benefit from more.

Brief

We agree the purpose, audience, guest numbers, date, budget and what success looks like for your organisation.

Proposal

A written plan with venue options, a budget split, the package and our fee, ready for internal approval.

Planning and production

Venue contract, vendors, stage and AV, branding, registration and the programme, with weekly updates.

Site checks and rehearsal

Technical rehearsal, power and sound checks, and a walk-through with your team and the venue.

Event day and wrap-up

Our team runs the day, then we settle vendors and share a short summary with your team.

Corporate packages and budgets

Pick end-to-end management, help with part of the event, or on-the-day coordination.

Most complete

Full-service planning

From the first idea to the final thank-you. Best for large or multi-part corporate events and busy schedules.

  • Concept, theme and budget plan
  • Venue sourcing and site visits
  • Every vendor booked, briefed and managed
  • Design, décor and floor layout
  • Run-of-show and rehearsals
  • Our team on site for the whole event
  • Post-event wrap-up
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Flexible

Hybrid planning

You've started planning or booked some vendors. We fill the gaps and pull it all together.

  • Review of your plan and budget
  • Booking the vendors you still need
  • Coordination of vendors you already have
  • Timeline and run-of-show
  • Our team on site on the day
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On the day

Day-of coordination

You've planned it yourself. We take over close to the date so you can enjoy it.

  • Hand-over meeting and vendor confirmations
  • Detailed run-of-show
  • Set-up supervision
  • Managing vendors, timings and guests on the day
  • Pack-down and hand-back
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Typical all-in budgets for corporate events in Nigeria
EventGuestsTypical budget
Small corporate meeting30 to 50₦500K to ₦1.5M
Mid-size conference100 to 200₦3M to ₦8M
Large annual conference or gala300 to 500₦10M to ₦25M
Premium summit or product launch500+₦25M+

From our guide How Much Does It Really Cost to Plan a Corporate Event in Nigeria? For venue options and rates, see the best corporate venues in Abuja.

How our fee works

Most of the cost of an event is the event itself: venue, catering, décor, sound and logistics. Our fee is separate and usually works out at 10 to 20% of the total budget, or a flat fee for day-of coordination and simpler events.

On a ₦5M event, that is about ₦500K to ₦1M. We agree the fee and what it covers in writing before we start, and we recommend setting aside another 10 to 15% as a contingency for fuel surcharges, extra catering and last-minute changes.

Corporate work

AICCEES has trusted us with four consecutive editions.

AICCEES 2025 stage backdrop with the conference logo and Tovero Energy banners Delegates signing in at the AICCEES 2025 registration desk Clean cooking initiative exhibition stand with cookstoves at AICCEES 2025
Conference · 4 consecutive editions

AICCEES 2025, the 3rd edition

The Africa International Conference on Clean Energy and Energy Storage brings together delegates, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors working on clean energy. The 2025 edition was held at the Institute of Petroleum Studies.

The event combined a branded stage and lectern set, a sponsor step-and-repeat wall, delegate registration, panel sessions, exhibition stands for clean cooking and energy products, certificate presentations and a closing group photo with delegates.

“For the past four years, Mara Events has delivered AICCEES with professionalism, excellence, and seamless execution, contributing significantly to the success of every edition.”Engr. Anthony Akpasoh, Convener, Africa International Conference on Clean Energy & Energy Storage (AICCEES)
Lectern in front of the Tovero Energy and AICCEES 2025 stage backdrop
Corporate event

Tovero Energy

Tovero Energy has worked with us as a corporate client and as a sponsor brand at AICCEES, where its branding ran across the stage and sponsor walls.

“We’ve worked with several planners, but Mara Events stands out. Their professionalism, creativity, and flawless execution made our corporate event a huge success. We’ll definitely be working with them again.”Dr. Veronica Akpasoh, CEO, Tovero Energy
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FAQ

Corporate event questions

Straight answers to the questions clients ask us most.

How much does corporate event management cost in Abuja?

Most corporate events in Nigeria cost between ₦500K for a small meeting and ₦25M or more for a large launch or summit, depending on guest numbers, venue and production. Our management fee is usually 10 to 20% of the total budget. We give you a written quote after the brief.

How far in advance should we start planning?

Eight to twelve weeks is comfortable for most corporate events. Large galas, launches and conferences with sponsors or international guests benefit from three to six months.

Which Abuja venues do you recommend?

It depends on your guest numbers and format. Our guide to the best corporate venues in Abuja compares capacities and rental ranges for the main hotels and conference centres.

Can you run hybrid or live-streamed events?

Yes. We can add streaming, a virtual audience and a production crew to an in-person event. Our article on hybrid events in Nigeria explains the options.

Do you manage events outside Abuja?

Yes. We plan corporate events across Nigeria, including Lagos.

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