Richard Mofe-Damijo to Headline PAO Nigeria Conference on Digital Content Regulation

Nigerian actor, filmmaker, media entrepreneur and former Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Richard Mofe-Damijo,will deliver the keynote address at the 6th International Peace Anyiam-Osigwe (PAO) Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference (PAO-NDCRC), scheduled for November 18-19, 2026, in Lagos.

A statement by National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), said Mofe-Damijo’s appointment marks a significant moment in the conference’s history. He will be the first male motion-picture practitioner to deliver the keynote, following media entrepreneur Mo Abudu in 2024 and filmmaker and producer Bolanle Austen-Peters in 2025.

The 2026 conference themed, ‘Film and Content Production in the Digital Era: Balancing Regulation and Innovation’, will convene filmmakers, content creators, distributors, exhibitors, streaming platforms, policymakers, academics and other stakeholders to examine emerging opportunities and challenges in digital content production, distribution and regulation.

“With over three decades of experience spanning film, television, journalism, entrepreneurship and public service, RMD has featured in more than 60 film and television productions across Nigerian and international markets. He began his career as a journalist with leading Nigerian newspapers, including The Guardian and Concord, before founding MISTER, described in his biography as Nigerias first all-gloss mens lifestyle magazine.

“He is the founder of White Water Limited, a public relations firm, and RMD Productions. He also served as Special Adviser and later as Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State. Through the Richard Mofe-Damijo Foundation, he supports initiatives aimed at building capacity, creating opportunities and developing emerging talent and communities through the creative and cultural industries.

RMD has received numerous continental and international awards and is widely regarded as a stabilising presence at the intersection of culture, media, governance and capital. His involvement signals credibility, longevity, and disciplined leadership in African creative ventures,” the statement noted.

The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, expressed delight at RMDs acceptance of the keynote invitation, describing his professional journey as particularly relevant to the conversations the conference seeks to advance.

“We are delighted to have Richard Mofe-Damijo deliver the keynote at this year’s PAO Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference. RMD represents a distinctive blend of creative excellence, entrepreneurial experience and public service. His journey across film, media, business and cultural administration offers valuable perspectives on the opportunities before Nigeria’s creative industries and the policy conversations required to sustain their growth. Indeed, RMDs appointment marks a milestone in the conference’s history as the first male motion-picture practitioner to deliver the keynote, following Mo Abudu and Bolanle Austen-Peters,” Husseini said.