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CHIATECH JOURNAL explanatory summary: Event Decoration as a Source of Household Income Sustainability in Garkawa, Plateau State, Nigeria: A Descriptive Survey

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Article focus: Background: Event decoration is an increasingly visible creative-service microenterprise in Nigeria and can diversify household livelihoods through income generated from weddings, birthdays, corporate functions, religious events and other ceremonies.

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Research context: Purpose: This study examined the demographic profile, service portfolio, income contribution and operating constraints of practising event decorators in Garkawa, Plateau State, Nigeria.

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Study approach: Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 50 practising event decorators using a structured questionnaire.

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Reported findings: Data were analysed with frequencies, percentages and arithmetic means.

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Interpretation: Results: Seventy-six percent of respondents were aged 20–40 years, 56% were women, 56% had secondary education and 24% had tertiary education.

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Publication record: e002 · Volume 1, Issue 1 · Pioneer Volume, July 2026, Part 1. Registered DOI: 10.68232/cj.e002.