The Chinmaya Foundation, an international organisation promoting peace and harmony, has honoured Rtn. Victor Ojelabi, CEO of Freelart Limited and publisher of Freelanews, with the Personality of the Year Award 2024.
The award, part of the Honorary Awards for Excellent Personalities of the World, was announced during the foundation’s 15th anniversary celebration in India.
At the first phase of the international Zoom and Google conference, 21 outstanding individuals from various countries received the Personality of the Year Award 2024.
Additionally, 100 women were honoured among 91,386 contestants from different countries in categories such as dance, acting, painting, and creative arts competitions.
Dr. Chinmaya Dash, founder and international chairman of the foundation, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to uniting 215 countries through cultural exchange, fostering peace, harmony, goodwill, and human development.
Victor Ojelabi is a seasoned mass communicator and a graduate of Lagos State Polytechnic, now Lagos State University of Technology.
He began his media career under the mentorship of Niyi Akinsiju, publisher of Fortune & Class magazine, and has since worked with top-tier Nigerian publications such as Marketing Edge, Brand Communicator, Global Excellence, M2, and Metronews as a writer and creative executive.
With over a decade of experience in media, he is also the CEO of Freelart Limited, a Lagos-based creative and media consultancy firm specialising in web design, public relations, printing, and IT consultancy.
Freelart Limited is also the convener of TheFLEAwards, an initiative aimed at promoting leadership excellence with a focus on sustainable impact in society.
Ojelabi’s recognition by the Chinmaya Foundation further reinforces his contributions to the media industry and his commitment to fostering positive change.
Seunmanuel Faleye is a brand and communications strategist. He is a covert writer and an overt creative head. He publishes Apple’s Bite International Magazine.
