Nigerian Journalists Share Exciting Experiences of V-CON 2025, Extol QNET

Emma Okonji

Nigerian journalists that attended this year’s V-Convention (V-CON 2025) in Penang, Malaysia, organised by QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness direct selling company with presence in over 25 countries, Nigeria inclusive, have, shared their exciting experiences from the V-Convention, after their return to Nigeria.

The journalists spoke in Lagos, Nigeria this week, during a webinar organised by QNET. They were visibly excited, as they discussed V-CON’s influence on the direct selling industry, as well as on personal and financial empowerment, showcasing the success stories of entrepreneurs who have built their businesses through QNET’s direct selling model.

The direct selling market was valued at $167,694 million in 2023, and it’s projected to reach around $204.89 billion by 2032.

One of the journalists, Precious Igbonwelundu, who is the Head of City Crime Defense Desk and Assistant Head of Investigation Desk at The Nation newspaper in Nigeria, said her experience at V-CON exceeded all her expectations.

“I’ve covered QNET in Nigeria before, but I never realized the scale of the company. The crowd I saw at the Spice Arena in Penang was incredible. I saw thousands of people from India, the Philippines, Africa, and the Middle East, all working towards a common goal. They all understood they were not employees; they were individual business owners, focused on rising and helping their downliners rise with them.
“I was amazed by the passion and drive I witnessed. It was an eye-opener because I saw that QNET isn’t just about networking. It’s a direct-selling company built around its own real products and services. I was also deeply impressed by the humility and selflessness of the founders. When they walked on stage, the emotional applause from thousands of people was a testament to the love and shared vision they had inspired,” Igbonwelundu said.

We’ve heard many negative stories about QNET in Nigeria, but when they took us to places like the Quest University, we were given unprecedented access. From what I experienced in V-CON, I don’t believe a fraudulent or faceless business would grant that kind of access. This gave us a firsthand view of how real the company and its sister businesses are, and the impact they’re making on society, Igbonwelundu further said.

Another Nigerian journalist, Kayode Bakare, who is the group head of programmes at Rhythm FM Nigeria, thanked QNET for the opportunity to visit its office in Malaysia.

“Our journey started at the QNET’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, where journalists were introduced to some QNET’s products. From there, we went to Penang for the VCON. It was inspiring to hear the co-founders talk about their journey and how they’ve helped people become successful through the business.

We also had one-on-one conversations with QNET’s key executives and were given the opportunity to ask questions, including what the company is doing to combat scams in Africa,” Bakare said.
Another journalist, Veronica Dan-Ikpoyi, who attended V-CON 2023, also shared her experience. According to her, “In V-CON 2023, I saw over 8,000 people in one hall, all talking about how QNET has empowered them. The company’s mantra,
‘Raise Yourself to Help Mankind’, was truly visible, and a true reflection of the company’s vision and mission.”

In his opening remarks during the webinar, General Manager QNET Nigeria, Ayokunmi Solesi, said: “This webinar is founded on a simple yet powerful belief: when we rise, we must lift others with us. This is the core of QNET’s philosophy, Raise Yourself To Help Mankind (RYTHM). It means that as we grow, we should create opportunities for others to succeed alongside us, not just in business, but in our purpose and impact.”

Speaking about the brand, he said: “We’re a brand committed to transparency, growth, and making a lasting impact, in Nigeria and around the world. We’re here to build trust and correct misconceptions. We know there has been a lot of inaccurate information about QNET online, and we believe the best way to address this is by letting people who have experienced our brand firsthand, to tell their stories.”