Nigerian journalists who recently attended QNET’s V-Convention (VCON) in Malaysia have come forward with compelling stories in support of the direct-selling company, challenging the longstanding skepticism and misinformation surrounding its operations in Nigeria.
Speaking at a media experience-sharing webinar organised by QNET Nigeria, the journalists, including the head of city crime/defense desk and assistant head of the Investigation Desk at a national daily, Precious Igbonwelundu, and the group head of programmes at a FM radio station, Kayode Bakare, shared unfiltered accounts of their trip, asserting that the company was both legitimate and committed to transparency, entrepreneurship, and ethical business practices.
“My experience at VCON exceeded all expectations. It was an eye-opener. We have heard many negative things about QNET in Nigeria, but what I saw in Malaysia was a transparent, organized, and people-centered business model,” Igbonwelundu added.
Held at the Spice Arena in Penang, the VCON attracted over 8,000 participants from across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, each sharing stories of how QNET’s model had empowered them financially and personally.
“What stood out for me was the level of access QNET gave us. We visited Quest International University, a sister institution to QNET, where we saw their medical labs, including cadavers used for experiments. You don’t get that level of access from fraudulent companies,” she added.
Igbonwelundu also lauded the ethical orientation and humility of QNET’s founders, noting the overwhelming emotional reaction of participants when the company’s top executives appeared on stage. “It was clear these people had touched lives,” she said.
On his part, Bakare called the experience eye-opening and transformational. “From the moment we left Lagos to the moment we landed in Kuala Lumpur, QNET treated us with transparency and respect. We were taken to QI headquarters, where senior executives, including John Agama, addressed long-standing concerns, especially those related to scam reports in Africa,” Bakare said.
Bakare emphasized the company’s deliberate efforts to combat fraud by disassociating from bad actors who misuse the QNET brand. “We now know for sure that QNET is a legitimate company actively working to clean up its name, especially in markets like Nigeria.”
He added that participants were also given hands-on experiences with QNET’s products, including Edge Plus, eGuard, and wellness solutions, as well as a tour of QI University’s radio and health facilities. “It was obvious the company is focused on value creation, not just recruitment,” he noted.
The media webinar was opened by QNET Nigeria’s general manager, who reiterated the company’s Raise Yourself To Help Mankind (RYTHM) philosophy. “As we rise, we must lift others with us. That is the heart of QNET. We are here to change perceptions, not through press releases, but through people’s real stories,” she said.
Both journalists agreed that storytelling, especially from trusted media voices, is key to rebuilding QNET’s image in Nigeria, where perceptions have been marred by the actions of unauthorized agents.
“This is not just a brand; it is a movement. If QNET continues to engage openly with the media and reinforce ethical business conduct, it will reclaim its narrative and build stronger trust,” Igbonwelundu added.
