Don’t stand and just criticise, propose solutions – RMD urges Nigerians

Veteran Nigerian filmmaker and actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, widely known as RMD, has called on Nigerians to shift their focus from merely criticizing the country's problems to actively seeking resolutions. During his address at the 2026 Pivot Nigeria Conference in Lagos, RMD acknowledged the myriad challenges facing the nation but emphasized that identifying issues should be followed by concrete efforts to tackle them.

"There are problems, but we need to fix them. Don't stand and just criticise and propose no solution," he emphasized.

RMD urged Nigerians to demand more accountability from political leaders, asserting that elected officials must shoulder responsibility for the people they represent. "We don't hold leadership accountable enough," he stated. According to the veteran actor, citizens have an obligation to ensure that those in public office understand their duty to the public.

Furthermore, RMD stressed that the conduct of individual Nigerians contributes significantly to the country's image, especially when they travel or interact with people from other nations. He reminded the audience to remember their role as ambassadors, representing not only themselves, their families, or their schools but ultimately their country. "Just remember who you are. You are an ambassador, not just for yourself, your parents or your school, but ultimately for your country," he urged.

Describing Nigeria as a "work in progress," RMD called for a spirit of patience, responsibility, and sustained effort from both citizens and leaders to drive national development.