Osehobo
Renowned journalist, political communicator, and mediapreneur, Osehobo Victor Ofure has been presented with the 2025 Media Apostle Award by the Catholic Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (CAMPAN).
The presentation on Tuesday by Mr Rubio Broderick, Chairman followed a letter signed by Dr. Amina Ebor, Chairman of the Planning Committee, and Mr. Danila Asuno, Secretary, CAMPAN stating that the honour is in appreciation of Osehobo’s “outstanding contributions and dedication to the propagation of the Gospel and evangelisation to the body of Christ.”
The award was part of the CAMPAN’s 2025 Feast Day celebrations held on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Holy Cross Cathedral, 53 Mission Road, Benin City, beginning with Mass at 11:00 am.
The event featured the installation ceremony of new patrons and patronesses, for CAMPAN and a blessing of media work tools by His Grace, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, Archbishop of the Benin Metropolitan See.
In his response, Osehobo expressed heartfelt gratitude to God for the recognition, while humbly noting that “there are Catholic Media Practitioners who, in my opinion, are more deserving of this honour. Nevertheless, I appreciate those who found me worthy. A million thanks.”
Osehobo, an American trained reporter and Editor popularly known as Don, is a prominent figure in Edo State’s media and political landscape. He is an Amazon published author of 3 books and the publisher of The Correspondent News
A seasoned journalist, he has contributed immensely to political communication, investigative journalism, and media advocacy in Nigeria. He currently serves as the Assistant State Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State.
Beyond politics and publishing, Osehobo has been an active voice for ethical journalism and the intersection of faith and media. His recognition by CAMPAN is seen as a well-deserved milestone in a career marked by service, integrity, and devotion to both Church and society.
The 2025 CAMPAN Feast Day is a significant occasion in the Catholic calendar, as it coincided with the celebration of World Communications Day, themed around engaging truth in an age of digital transformation.
