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The inaugural Delta Festival (DELFEST 2024) is set to take centre stage in Asaba this November in a bold move to position Delta State as Nigeria’s next business frontier. This three-day extravaganza, scheduled for November 22-24 at The DOME Event Centre, Opanam Road, aims to blend business acumen with entertainment flair, creating a unique platform for economic growth and youth empowerment.
DELFEST 2024 is not your average festival. It’s a carefully curated experience that brings together Nigeria’s top business leaders, entertainers and young talents under one roof.
The event’s founder and Global Festival Director, Mr Ethemena Raphael Obrike, envisions DELFEST as a catalyst for change in Delta State.”DELFEST is a business and cultural destination for all forward-looking businesses to invest in Delta State,” Obrike stated. “With over six million vibrant residents in an oil-rich state like Delta, you can’t go wrong on your business investment decision.”
The festival’s ambitious agenda includes a high-profile business dinner with Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, providing an exclusive networking opportunity for CEOs and industry leaders. This will be complemented by the Business Amplify Summit, featuring six intensive seminar sessions led by renowned experts such as Dr. Maxwell Loko and Dr. Linus Okorie. Topics range from customer service excellence to the impact of AI on business, offering attendees a comprehensive toolkit for success in Nigeria’s dynamic market.But DELFEST isn’t all about boardroom discussions. The festival has a strong focus on youth development, partnering with the Delta State Ministry of Youth Development to provide hands-on training for over 450 young people from across the state’s 25 local government areas. Participants will dive into innovative tech skills at the Delta State Tech Hub, explore the art of filmmaking and showcase their musical talents in exciting hunt programmes.
“Talent development is at the heart of DELFEST,” Obrike stated. “We’re providing a training platform for youths in critical areas of tech innovation, filmmaking and music production. Our aim is to set up one business at a time and take most of our young people off the streets and away from criminality.”
The festival’s commitment to social responsibility has already attracted philanthropic individuals who are sponsoring training programmes to enhance youth employability. This unique blend of business and social impact is what sets DELFEST apart from other corporate events.
Trainers at the seminar include ‘Costumer Service’ with Dr. Maxwell Loko, ‘How to Sell in Nigeria’, ‘Leadership and Management Strategies’ with Dr. Linus Okorie, ‘Business and the Law – Legality in Businesses’ with Rockson Igelige, Esq., ‘Business and Your Health’ and ‘Business and Technology – AI Phenomenon’ with Dr. Koba.For businesses looking to expand their footprint in Delta State, DELFEST offers prime exhibition spaces to showcase products and services.
Adding to the excitement, attendees will have the chance to win big through raffle draws, with prizes including a brand new saloon car, household items and plots of land.As Asaba prepares to welcome an influx of business leaders, entertainers and aspiring talents, the buzz around DELFEST 2024 continues to grow. With its innovative approach to combining economic development, entertainment and youth empowerment, the festival is poised to become a transformative force in Delta State’s journey towards becoming Nigeria’s new frontier for business growth.Whether you’re a seasoned CEO looking for new investment opportunities, an entertainer seeking to connect with fresh talent, or a young innovator ready to make your mark, DELFEST 2024 promises an experience that will resonate long after the festival lights dim. As Delta State opens its arms to the future, the question isn’t whether you can afford to attend DELFEST – it’s whether you can afford to miss it.
DELFEST 2024 is in collaboration with Delta State Ministries of Trade, Youth Development Ministry of Arts and Tourism and the Office of the Governor to host Nigeria’s corporate industry leaders and film icons at both local and international levels.