By Johnson Adebowale
An event consulting company, Eventful, promised to contribute its quota to youth entrepreneurship in country. Speaking during the thanksgiving event in celebration of its 20th year anniversary, the managing director of Eventful, Fisayo Beecroft, said: “We are excited to be celebrating this important milestone with our clients and stakeholders. Today, we are also taking a bold step to give back to our community by contributing our quota to youth entrepreneurship in Nigeria.
“We met with the Entrepreneurship and Skills Center of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the Entrepreneurial Development Centre of the Lagos Business School (LBS) to endow a prize for practical engagement in entrepreneurship and business management.”
He said the company will support the annual business pitches in UNILAG from which outstanding business proposals get rewards and prize money for the next five years. “Likewise, we will support the National Entrepreneurial Challenge in LBS by providing money for the prize winners, also for the next 5 years. We are an innovative company and we are delighted to be supporting these institutions.”
“We are thankful to those who started this journey with us 20 years ago and have stood by us over the years,” said Yewande Zacchaeus, founder and chairperson, Eventful.
“I acknowledge the support of my committed team at Eventful, who keep going the extra mile to deliver excellence to our clients and have also ensured that this celebration is a success. You honoured us today and we remain committed to delivering excellent professional services to our clients.”
Also speaking at the event, Mrs Ibukun Awosika, chairperson, Chair Centre Group, said: “I want you to imagine what it takes to have a dream and to think about what it takes to transition from the dream into reality, and we’ve talked about all the human capital in Eventful and succession is impossible without adequate human capital.”
Eventful has remained at the top of the industry not only for its epoch-making corporate engagements but also for its unforgettable weddings, memorable funerals, bespoke souks, and more recently movie production. Eventful has solidified its brand value proposition and far-reaching influence in the public’s mind.