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Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has urged Nigerians to move beyond constant criticism of the country and become part of efforts to address its challenges.

RMD made the call at the 2026 Pivot Nigeria Conference held at the MUSON Centre in Lagos, where speakers examined Nigeria’s reputation and the effect of the country’s image on citizens, businesses and opportunities.

The conference was themed, “The Reputation Dividend: Who Pays for Nigeria’s Perception?”

Speaking at the event, RMD acknowledged that Nigeria faces significant challenges but argued that identifying problems should be accompanied by practical efforts to solve them.

He urged citizens not to simply criticise the country without proposing or supporting solutions.

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The actor also called for greater accountability from political leaders, saying citizens have a responsibility to demand answers from people entrusted with public office.

RMD said Nigerians also have an individual role to play in shaping how the country is perceived internationally.

He urged citizens to recognise that their conduct, particularly when travelling or interacting with people from other countries, contributes to the image associated with Nigeria.

According to him, every Nigerian should see himself or herself as an ambassador of the country.

The actor pointed to the international growth of Nigerian creative industries, particularly Nollywood and Afrobeats, as examples of Nigerians creating positive recognition for the country.

He also cited the achievements of Nigerian entrepreneurs as evidence that individuals and businesses can contribute to the country’s reputation through their work.

However, RMD stressed that improving Nigeria’s image should not mean ignoring the country’s problems.

Instead, he argued that citizens should acknowledge the challenges while remaining committed to addressing them.

He described Nigeria as a work in progress and called for patience and consistent effort in nation-building.

Conference convener and Lead Consultant at HighStakes PR Professionals, Victoria Uwadoka, also said responsibility for Nigeria’s reputation should not be left to government alone.

She identified citizens, institutions, businesses and the media as stakeholders in shaping how Nigeria is perceived.

Uwadoka called for balanced storytelling about the country, saying Nigeria’s challenges should be reported honestly while its achievements should also receive attention.

She also emphasised the need for government to provide sound policies, infrastructure and strong institutions that would allow citizens and businesses to thrive.

The conference brought together professionals from the creative, media, communications and corporate sectors to discuss the relationship between national reputation, public trust and economic opportunities.

The discussions placed emphasis on the idea that Nigeria’s international reputation is influenced not only by government policies but also by the everyday conduct and achievements of its citizens.

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