COVID-19: Event Planners begs FG for training to curtail spreadTrainingBy Collins Yakubu-HammerAbuja, Oct. 12, 2021 (NAN) The Association of Professional Party Organisers and Event Managers of Nigeria (APPOEMN) has called on the Federal Government to provide comprehensive training on COVID-19 for it members.
President of APPOEMN, Mrs Adefunke Kuyoro, made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, in Abuja.
She stresses that if the members were trained, it would go a long way to help in reducing the spread of the coronavirus in the country.
According to her, since parties and events revolve around people, every stakeholder in the industry should be well trained on how to effectively uphold safety and health protocol in planning and organising events.
Kuyoro explained that the 2021 Event Industry Conference scheduled to hold from Oct. 21 to Oct 23, with the theme “A New Dawn”, was designed to educate and empower Nigerians, especially event planners and party organisers.
“The realities brought by COVID-19 are here with us, and things can no longer be done as usual, but life and businesses must go on.
“If other sectors are driven by professionals, the event industry should not be left out, because, it involves the safety and comfort of people, and that is why industry players should be well trained.
“The industry is one of the worst hit at the wake of the pandemic, and now we want to concentrate on the welfare and empowerment of our members towards organising successful events,” she said.
She also congratulates the recently inaugurated officials of the FCT chapter of the association. (NAN)