APERA, the Association of Party and Event Rental Professionals in Abuja, is the official body bringing together professionals in Abuja’s party and event rental industry. By joining, you align with a community committed to raising standards, promoting excellence, and creating lasting impact.

United in Excellence. Driven by Standards.

Why join APERA?

  • Credibility & Recognition: be part of a trusted and reputable association.
  • Education & Support: gain access to training, workshops, and industry best practices.
  • Networking & Collaboration: connect with like-minded rental professionals and vendors.
  • Industry Visibility: get listed, promoted, and referred within the APERA network.
  • Unified Voice: have a say in shaping the policies and standards of our industry.

Who can join

APERA is principally an Abuja / FCT community. Membership is open to owners of party and event rental businesses (e.g. chairs, tables, canopies, décor, lighting and other event items) operating from an office within Abuja / FCT.

Basic requirements

  • CAC registration is mandatory. You will upload your company’s CAC certificate.
  • A valid photo ID: NIN, driver’s licence or international passport.
  • A clear passport photograph.
  • A guarantor: a rental business in Abuja that has operated for at least 5 years and can vouch for you.

How membership works

  1. Pre-assessment: fill in the short form below.
  2. Verification: the APERA Secretary confirms your guarantor, checks your CAC registration and confirms your office address, usually within 3 working days.
  3. Approval: once approved, you receive the registration link (by email and/or WhatsApp).
  4. Registration & payment: complete the APERA Membership Form, pay the membership fee and send your proof of payment to the APERA Admin on WhatsApp.
  5. Welcome: once everything is confirmed, you are added to the APERA Community WhatsApp Group and guided on the APERA Hub system.

Membership fee

₦50,000 per year (no registration fee; renewable every January, next renewal January 2027)

Payment details are shared with approved applicants.

Questions?

Talk to the APERA Admin on WhatsApp.

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Pre-assessment form