Mnguember Vicky Sylvester
EMAIL: mnguember12@gmail.com
PHONE: 08060972880
ADDRESS: University of Abuja, Dept. of English
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Creative writing, golfer
MEMBERSHIP STATUS: Member
YEAR OF INDUCTION/ADMISSION: 2019
POST HELD: None
MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEE: None
INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION: University of Abuja
APPOINTMENTS: None
PARTICIPATION IN GRANTS AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS/PROJECTS: None
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Educational and health support
Biography
I was born in Mkar, Gboko, though from Adikpo, Kwande LGA of Benue state. I grew up in Jos Plateau state, then Benue Plateau. I had my primary, secondary schools in Jos and graduated at the university of Jos with a B.A. English. I served my youth service at Radio OYO Ibadan and after working as a journalist for 3 years, a masters degree in Literature at Bayero university Kano with researches at the London school of Oriental and African studies. I returned to Jos for a PhD in African Literature and left for Abuja in 1995 where I have been teaching to date . Apart from academic publications, I have published a novel, collection of short stories, a book of poetry, drama and biography. I have 14 edited books and journals and a book of readings in my honor.
