About APERA

Association of Party and Event Rental Professionals in Abuja

APERA is the official body bringing together professionals in Abuja’s party and event rental industry. By joining, members align with a community committed to raising standards, promoting excellence, and creating lasting impact. United in Excellence. Driven by Standards.

Mission

To unite, empower, and elevate the event rental industry in Abuja by fostering collaboration, setting industry standards, and advocating for best practices that inspire exceptional event experiences.

Vision

To be the premier voice and driving force behind a thriving, innovative, and sustainable event rental sector in Abuja, recognized for its professionalism, creativity, and commitment to excellence.

Core values

What we stand for

Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnership, sharing knowledge and resources to uplift the entire industry.

Quality

We uphold the highest standards of excellence in products, services, and business practices, ensuring that clients experience luxury at its best.

Integrity

We operate with transparency, honesty, and respect, fostering trust among members, clients, and partners.

Innovation

We embrace creativity and forward-thinking solutions to keep the industry dynamic and ahead of trends.

Professionalism

We are dedicated to ethical practices, continuous improvement, and professional growth for all members.

Community Impact

We contribute to the development of Abuja’s event industry and the broader community through responsible business practices and support for local talents.

Our aims

Why APERA exists

  1. To promote professionalism, ethical standards, and best practices within the party and event rental industry in Abuja and its environs.
  2. To unify stakeholders in the event rental sector under one umbrella for the purpose of collaboration, collective growth, and industry representation.
  3. To serve as a voice for members by engaging relevant authorities on regulatory, legal, and operational matters affecting the industry.
  4. To support the development of members through training, resource sharing, and peer mentorship.
  5. To ensure the protection of clients and service providers by promoting fair pricing, transparency, safety, and quality in rental services.

Our role in the industry

Strengthening Abuja’s event rental industry

  • A Code of Conduct and Standard Operating Procedures for rental operations, safety and client relations.
  • A verified Member Directory that supports visibility, collaboration and referrals.
  • Capacity-building workshops, seminars and trainings for members and their staff.
  • Advocacy with government agencies and private stakeholders for favourable policies and recognition.
  • Dispute resolution and mediation between members and clients, or between member businesses.
  • Industry data on pricing, inventory trends and market insights, and support frameworks such as cooperative financing and insurance partnerships.

Leadership

APERA Executives at a glance

Enoabasi Odiagah

Public Relations Officer

Enoabasi Odiagah

Selcah Luxury Events

Community

No more working in silos

Members connect through the APERA Community Hubs on WhatsApp for quicker responses and deeper connections: connected discussion, quick support, shared knowledge and focused action.

  • APERA Inventory Find & Share Network Hub
  • APERA Learning Hub
  • APERA Pricing & Standards Room
  • APERA Conflict Resolution Support Group
  • APERA Social Circle
  • APERA Procurement & Sourcing Hub
  • APERA Inventory Maintenance Hub
  • APERA Logistics Hub
  • APERA Staff Matters Hub
  • APERA Main Group
    Official announcements, policy updates and community notices

Member network

Our members

Become part of APERA

Credibility, training, visibility and a unified voice for your rental business.