In this article, we will look at some Nigerian companies that support events. Not only this but how to have them sponsor your event.
Let’s ride into our discussion right away.
Big Nigerian Brands For Event Sponsorship
Many ideas about events, companies, and other corporate projects were wasted, due to lack of sponsorship.
If these ideas can be sponsored by competent hands, this will go a long way to opening up plenty of opportunities for Nigerians. It is not like there are no capable hands to offer such sponsorship in this country.
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s more than one sponsor in the country. The issue is, who are these sponsors?
So if you want to know about such organizations that offer sponsorships for events in Nigeria, you will have to stay until the end of our discussion.
How to Make My Event Sponsored in Nigeria?
For your event to be sponsored by any organization in Nigeria, there are a couple of things you need to understand before you embark on such a mission.
First of all, you need to understand the available sponsors concerning your event and then you draft a list of supporters.
Once you have them at hand, then you can do some research on those companies that can support your event.
Once you are finished with this, you will need to arrange a persuasive proposal. Your proposal should include a summary of your event, a sponsor’s description, a call to action, and what you can offer at the end of the day.
Once you complete your proposal, you submit it to your sponsors and follow up with them.
Finally, you should establish an excellent relationship with your sponsors. How are you doing this? There are about four ways to develop a strong relationship.
These consist of regular posts sponsored by your blog event and also sponsored advertisements on your website. You also need to do reviews of products, events, and advertisements.
Who Can Sponsor Your Event In Nigeria?
You may be surprised to hear that numerous companies sponsor events in Nigeria. Not only events but also fantastic project ideas and training.
These companies include Nigerian Breweries, Chevron, UAC, Guinness, Mobil, Nestle Nigeria, Texaco, MTN, Airtel, Globacom, Coca-cola, Indomie, Dangote, 9mobile, Dufil Prima, Green Hunters Sports international and many more.
Nigerian Breweries
Nigerian Breweries PLC is a unique company that provides significant support for a wide range of indicators in the country.
Their sponsorship includes events, health, education, talent development, education, water, and youth empowerment.
In 2015, they sponsor a poetry festival in Lagos.
If you would like to contact the Nigerian Breweries to sponsor your event, when you visit their headquarters in Iganmu House, Abebe village road, Iganmu, Lagos state.
Other than their head office, they have other offices in different parts of the country.
Chevron
Chevron is an international organization with a major affiliate in Nigeria for about 60 years.
This company is one of the biggest oil producers and investors in Nigeria, who have contributed significantly to the country’s growth and development.
One of their contributions involves sponsoring events, education, health promotion, and economic development.
To apply for a sponsorship, you can visit their Nigerian branch at 2 Chevron Drive, Lekki Penninsula II 12825, Lekki, Lagos state. You can never tell if your request is going to be accepted.
UAC
Do not hesitate to contact UAC to sponsor your events.
They offer sponsorships to business ideas and other ventures such as water, health, education, and economic development in Nigeria.
You can visit them at 1-5 Odunlami Street, Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria, or send them an e-mail to infor@uacnplc.com.
Guinness
Guinness is among the leading malting manufacturers in Nigeria. The company offers not only sports sponsorships but also life-changing events.
In case you don’t know, Guinness Nigeria sponsored the 2011 Calabar Festival, the largest street festival in all of Africa. That’s the extent to which they can sponsor for entertainment.
They are headquartered at 24 Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja Lagos. So you can visit and find out more about their sponsorship of events.
MTN
I suspect that many, if not all, Nigerians are familiar with the mobile network. They also provide massive sponsorships to events such as theatre arts productions, in particular the musical aspect.
Some of their musical sponsorship includes “Legends the Musical”, “Saro the Musical”, “Kakadu the Musical”, “Fela and the Kalakuta Queens”, and many others.
MTN also offers sponsorships for visual arts events like the visual arts exhibition.
As a result, you may see another potential event sponsor. Suffice it to give this mobile network a try and see how positively it will run.
Airtel
Similar to MTN, Airtel is another well-known mobile network in the country. They provide sponsoring programs for events, education, and other social projects in a variety of Nigerian communities.
In case you don’t know, they offered to sponsor the music contest, which took place in Nigeria around 2016. They also sponsored a second international singing competition, “The Voice of Nigeria”.
Coca-cola
For those who are unaware, Coca-Cola Company has proposed to sponsor the Nigerian football team and other national teams as well.
They go further to open up the youth empowerment program to young Nigerians so that they have access to life and outstanding business skills.
This is to say that they may be ready to sponsor your events.
Nestle
Good news for you, Nestlé has always been ready to sponsor your unique events and projects once it makes the promotion of its brand.
It is “unlocking the power of food to improve the quality of life for everyone”.
Consequently, if you have an event related to the above objective, contact them quickly to get a sponsorship.
Apart from these companies, there are a bunch of them who are willing to sponsor any Nigerian with a brilliant idea in events, education, water, health, and other life-changing activity.
I suppose we have listed quite a few above. Now you need to connect with them and share your thoughts.