Prof. Desmond Onyemechi OKOCHA, Ph.D.

desmonddoo@binghamuni.edu.ng

Prof. Desmond Onyemechi Okocha, Ph.D., is a Professor of Journalism, Emerging Media and Applied Communication, and Dean, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. He holds a Diploma in Media Studies from Ireland, Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Management from the United Kingdom, Master of Arts (MA) in Mass Communication from Sikkim Manipal University, India and PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication from Nims University, Rajasthan, India. His career is defined by "triangulation"—the ability to merge research, teaching, and real-world application across multiple countries, His ability to bridge the gap between high-level theory and practical governance makes him a singular figure in African media scholarship. His areas of expertise/specialization include: Emerging Media and Journalism studies, Development Communication and Sustainability, Media and Information Literacy, Strategic Communication and Public Policy, Global South, Cultural Repositioning, and Media