Rotarian Victor Ojelabi is a creative force in Nigerian media and Rotary leadership. Discover how his bold voice, through Freelanews and humanitarian service, continues to shape conversations and communities in powerful ways
Rotarian Victor Ojelabi is a creative force in Nigerian media and Rotary leadership. His bold voice, channeled through Freelanews and dedicated humanitarian service, continues to shape conversations and communities in powerful ways.
Rotarian Ojelabi is a trained mass communicator and graduate of Lagos State Polytechnic. He commands a strong voice in pop culture, religion, politics, business, and entertainment. Renowned for his fearless writing and unapologetic honesty, he is never afraid to speak truth to power.
He began his professional media journey at Fortune and Class Magazine under the tutelage of respected veteran journalist Dr. Niyi Akinsiju. That early mentorship as a creative executive and writer laid the foundation for what has evolved into a career spanning over a decade in Nigerian media.
Over the years, Rotarian Ojelabi has contributed to numerous high-profile publications, including Marketing Edge, Brand Communicator, Global Excellence, M2, and Metronews. His creative touch in authoring articles or developing editorial concepts has helped shape national conversations.
In recognition of his influence, Victor was awarded Media Personality of the Year in 2024 and emerged as first runner-up at the 2025 ADVAN Africa Awards.
Today, he heads Iretura Limited, a Lagos-based creative and media consultancy offering services in design, printing, production, public relations, and IT consultancy. His creative direction has positioned the company as a strategic media ally for brands and institutions.
Victor is also the founder of TheFLEA Awards and the publisher of Freelanews.com, a digital news platform that has grown steadily since its 2011 launch. After multiple transitions, Freelanews found its permanent home at www.freelanews.com in 2019. In 2024, the platform received a Special Appreciation Award from the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) for its impactful journalism.
His humanitarian instincts led him to Rotary International, where he joined the Rotary Club of Ikeja-Alausa. During his tenure, he served in multiple leadership roles, including Chairman of the Art Exhibition Committee.
A standout moment was the successful hosting of Brush Strokes of Hope, an art exhibition featuring 15 talented artists, including Dr. Bolaji Ogunwo and Timi Kakandar, held at RadissonBlu, Ikeja GRA.
Victor later co-chartered the Rotary Club of Ikeja Township alongside Rotarian Ariyike Olukayode. He now serves as Vice President and President-Elect of the newly formed club.
Current Rotary Leadership (2026-27 Rotary Year)
At the Rotary District 9112 level, Victor has continued his impactful service in public image and leadership.
He is currently the deputy chairman for District 9112 Public Image Committee, 2026-27. He is also a recipient of the District 9112 Superstar Icon Award, 2026, and serves as a watch sponsor for Rotary Youths Leadership Academy, RYLA 2026.
Additionally, he serves as Assistant Editor of the Africa Zone 22 Region 27 Magazine, Rotary’s regional publication, which introduces a bold new approach to storytelling and branding across the African continent.
Throughout his career, Rotarian Victor Ojelabi has remained anchored by his creativity, integrity, and service mindset. He continues to wield media as a powerful tool for influence and positive change, both within the professional landscape and in communities in need.
His ongoing contributions in Rotary underscore a deep commitment to leadership, youth development, and elevating the public image of service organizations.
Freelanews is the editorial byline of Freelanews.com, used for staff reports, news updates, press releases, and collaborative stories produced by the Freelanews Editorial Team.
