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Who Is The No1 Events Planner?

In the past few years, many women have dabbled into the competitive business of Event management and either opted out or struggle to stay afloat. A  few women have charted this course and set a precedence that is hard to beat. We therefore present to you «Our Top 5 Event Managers,» they are Funmi Okigbo, Yewande Zaccheus, Ndidi Obioha, Ibidun Ajayi and Funke Bucknor-Obruthe.

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Tall model-like , also known as FVO (Funmi Victor Okigbo) is known around the hair cycles for her love for bohemian curls however, Funmi not only loves the BIG hair, she also loves the thrills of event management. She runs a high profile, top notch events consultancy outfit called No surprises. Funmi is hands on and ready to get dirty to ensure the success of every event. She has managed events for companies such as Google, BAT, Guinness and several social functions.

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is a highly sought after event's planner, writer (author of the book God’s waiting room), speaker and new owner of an events centre, Habour point. She is a stickler for perfection and has been in the event business for ages. Yewande is known as one of the speakers/organizers of WIMBIZ-a forum for women in management and business. As a highly successful business woman herself, Yewande has carved a niche for herself in this industry. she has managed accounts for First bank and several top shots.

Enthyst Events

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At a first glance good looks gives the impression that she’s an ex-beauty queen or a fashion designer-which is not too far from the truth! Ndidi’s love for looking good lead her to open a beauty salon in Yaba called Hair Craft, she sold high end weaves long before the human hair rave in Nigeria. From beauty consultancy, Ndidi is now a highly successful events planner cum bridal/wedding management consultant. Ndidi has achieved tremendous success in all her endeavors. She has managed events for several top Nigerian socialites and companies such as Standard chartered, sleek make-up, MUD and several society weddings.

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Ibidun Ajayi is the brain behind Elizabeth R. events. Ibidun is the ex-lux beauty queen and the beautiful wife of Pastor Ituah Ighodalo former Pastor of RCCG Christ Church now senior pastor of Trinity house. They started off as events managers, providing ushering services, marquee rental and gradually delved into stage and light effect and heavy venue decoration. Ibidun bagged the Lagos state beatification contract. They also got the contact in 2011 to beautify Lagos during the Christmas season. Some of her clients are Lagos state government, Governor of Lagos state, Afromedia, Dangote and several top shots.

Zapphire

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Funke Bucknor-Obruthe is the Founder & Creative Director of Zapphaire events, they are into event consultancy, marketing, planning and management. Her events management company Zapphire, is ranked amongst the top five when it comes to managing A-list events. She is set to launch her book called “The essential bridal handbook” the book is based on her years of experience in the event planning business. Some of her clients are Osun state government, Arik air, Conerstone insurance and a host of  other dignitaries.

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The above women have been selected in no particular order, therefore we would like you to tell us who amongst them you think is the No.1 Event manager and why?

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