Obi Wali International Conference Centre is a
convention center
A convention center (American English; or conference centre in British English) is a large building that is designed to hold a convention, where individuals and groups gather to promote and share common interests. Convention centers typica ...
in
Port Harcourt,
Rivers State
Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa Ib ...
, Nigeria. It is named in the honor and
memory of
Obi Wali, a prominent political figure from Ikwerreland and is run by the
state government
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.
Plans to build the convention center were drawn up in May 2008. Construction began in 2012 and the facility was officially opened for public use in 2014.
Notable events
Rivers State People's Democratic Party
The Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party, also referred to as Rivers PDP, is the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State, Nigeria. It is currently chaired by businessman and Philanthropist Felix Obuah. Prominent public ...
hosted its state convention at this venue in 2016.
* On 10 June 2016, it was announced that the
12th Africa Movie Academy Awards
The 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held on Saturday 11 June 2016 at the Obi Wali International Conference Center in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The ceremony recognized and honored excellence among directors, actors, and writers in ...
ceremony will be held at the facility on Saturday, 11 June.
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* Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) Conference and Expo 2016 will be held here from 13 to 16 July 2016.
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* The
est African Architecture Festival(WAAF 2016) was held on the 24th-28 October at the Obi Wali Oil and Gas Conference Center
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* The
est African Architecture Festival(WAAF 2017) was also held on the 24th-28 October at the Obi Wali Conference Center
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Nigerian Institute of Architects
The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) is a professional body for architects primarily in Nigeria.
History
The idea for the formation of an independent professional architect's organization in Nigeria was first conceived and motivated by three ...
has also announced that The 2018 West Africa Festival is going to be held at the Obi-Wali Conference Center
See also
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List of convention and exhibition centers
The following is a list of convention and exhibition centers by country.
Andorra
* Andorra Convention Centre ( Andorra la Vella)
Argentina Buenos Aires
* Buenos Aires Exhibition and Convention Center U/C
* Costa Salguero
* La Rural
* ...
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List of convention centers named after people
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List
* Aiwan-e-Iqbal, Lahore, Pakistan, named for Muhammad Iqbal
*Anthony Wayne Ballroom at the Grand Wayne Conventio ...
References
Entertainment venues in Port Harcourt
Buildings and structures in Port Harcourt
Tourist attractions in Port Harcourt
Convention centers in Nigeria
Event venues established in 2014
Conventions in Rivers State
2014 establishments in Nigeria
2010s establishments in Rivers State
21st-century architecture in Nigeria
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