Located at the entrance into Lagos State, Ojodu-Berger is a part of Lagos larger than what people think. Ojodu is so big with so many people, so much so it must have several event centres and party venues to cater to the social needs of the people. Some of these social centres are big and affordable, some others are medium and costlier – depending on a number of factors such as accessibility, parking space, fixtures and other luxurious services.
Before revealing how to get the best of event centres and party venues in Ojodu and other parts of Lagos, let us first list some of the popular event centres in the area:
- Lydia Halls Events Centre
- Senators Suite and Towers Event Hall
- Canaanland Events Centre
- K&K Event Centre
- Even Yisrael Centre
- Manor Event Centre
- Star Diamond Event Centre
- Gabovies
- Ziggies Entertainment Centre
- De Orange Event Centre
Having highlighted some of the event centres in Ojodu, it will make perfect sense to discuss how to get the best out of these party venues.
Hall capacity
The capacity of the hall should be the first thing to consider when planning to use an event centre. In fact, several event centres have several hall sizes to cater to the needs of their customers. Some have halls that cater to 70, 120, 150, 250, 400 and 1,000 people at once. All these hall sizes may be within the same event facility and only one hall size may constitute the entire facility. Depending on your invited or expected guests, you must go for a hall that can contain your guests without choking people.
Needless to add that the prices for each vary on size and features.
Accessibility from the main road
Accessibility is very important when planning for an event centre to use in Ojodu or anywhere else. The centre should be located where everyone can access without much trouble. A venue located in the remotest part of the city with unmotorable roads will pose some difficulty to guests. The venue must be near to main roads and it must be motorable as well as easily describable.
Parking space
You must consider where your guests are going to park their cars when shopping for event centres to rent for your occasion. So an event centre with spacious parking lot is best for all purposes. You may even hire a valet or parking assistant if you are able, but this is not so necessary.
Bathrooms and restrooms
Do not assume that the party venue you are going to use for your celebrations will have bathrooms and restrooms. So it is best to be certain. Since you will be feeding and entertaining hundreds of people, among them children, it is safe to assume that a lot of people will be using the bathrooms and easing themselves in the toilets. Meanwhile, if you are on a budget and probably using a school field for your party, then you must rent DMT mobile toilets for the use of your guests.
Furniture and fixtures
The chosen event centre must have chairs and seating arrangments that befit the status of the occasion as well as those of your guests. The chairs, tables, linens and every other thing must be suitable to the type of party to be celebrated. Fixtures such as air-conditioners, public address and music systems, table and chair decorations, revolving neon lights, power generator and other aesthetic appeals would go a long way to making your hired event centre a pride of all guests.
Support staff
Your event centre should be able to provide you with support staff if you ever need them. The staff may take care of protocols, seating arrangements, cathering and food service, cleaning and washing after party, and other support activities that would place the event on a roller-coaster for celebrants and attendees. Your support staff must wear distinctive attires that set them apart and add to the theme of the party.