Direct selling industry inevitable to ending poverty in Nigeria – QNET tells FG

By Ogaga Ariemu

The direct selling industry is inevitable to ending Poverty in Nigeria, QNET has told the Federal Government.

The company made this disclosure to Journalists on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to the Regional General Manager QNET Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr. Biram Fall, the company called on all well-meaning Nigerians and Africans to embrace the potential of the Direct selling industry.

Also, the company urged Nigerians to disregard allegations claiming QNET is a pyramid scheme.

It reiterated its commitment to the growth and development of the sector in the African continent.

“QNET is committed to the growth and development of the African direct-selling business industry and works with local governments to ensure compliance with regulations and laws. Built our partnership with Transblue Nigeria Limited on the need to tap into the Nigerian market’s exuberance in Direct Selling, provide a globally recognised platform for customers and distributors to facilitate sales and marketing, and create genuine entrepreneurial skills among the youth of Nigeria.

“Unfortunately, QNET has faced controversies in certain countries, Nigeria included, with allegations of being a pyramid scheme. However, we have consistently and will continue to maintain that we are a legitimate business model”, he stated.

Also, in his remarks, Managing Director TRANSBLUE, Abdulhakeem Ajisafe Abiodun, disclosed that a partnership with QNET reiterated that the Direct Selling industry is veritable for fighting poverty in Nigeria.

“We are convinced that such partnership models are the key to fighting poverty while giving business opportunities and enhancing productivity in Nigeria”, he stated.

On her part, the Group Chief Communication Officer, QI Group, Ramya Chandrasekaran, said QNET through its core area of competence, corporate social responsibilities aimed at spurring entrepreneurial opportunities among Nigerians.

She stated QNET is committed to impacting Nigerian society positively.

“The direct selling industry in Nigeria is largely unregulated, making it easier for unethical companies to operate and for consumers to be misled”.

QNET is a multinational direct-selling company operating in multiple regions globally. We work through a network marketing business model where Independent Representatives can earn income by selling products and building a network of their own.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, 144 million Nigerians live in poverty.