Desmond Okon is a journalist based in Nigeria. Okon has demonstrated a high level of commitment, and passion in reporting, and is determined and eager to break new grounds in the field of journalism. He is an experienced press release writer, and transciber and has provided these services to organisations on a freelance basis. He is passionate about issues affecting women, health, human rights, development, and how government activities affect its people and has contributed to the discussions through his stories. He is also a certified Business and Human Rights reporter. He also has a passion for investigative journalism. With a penchant for features, he attempts to present the human side of issues in his stories, thereby taking the reader through the experiences of ordinary Nigerians. Okon is currently working with BusinessDay Media as a reporter. When he is not writing or chasing a story, he is taking pictures of everyday Nigerians as a documentary photographer, which also helps his work as a journalist. He is determined to push beyond the boundaries, take more risks until the change he seeks in his country is achieved. Hence, he is constantly looking for ways to improve his skills in order to better position him for the task ahead of his long career.