Draft:Vicky Sylvester Mnguember

Mnguember Vicky Sylvester (born December 9, 1960) is a Nigerian academic, author, and a Professor of Literature at the University of Abuja.

Early life and education
Mnguember was born on December 9, 1960 in Gboko, Benue State. She was raised in Jos, Plateau State, where she finished high school. She proceeded to the University of Jos, and graduated with B.A. in English, which was followed by her National Youth Service Corps in Ibadan. Afterwards she further obtained a degree in literature from Bayero University Kano, and Ph.D in African literature in Jos.

Career
Mnguember served as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Abuja from 1995 to 1998. From 1998 to 2002, she became a full lecturer, and later as an Associate Professor in 2005, which she worked for three years before being promoted as a Professor of Literature in 2008. Taught at the Advanced Teachers College (ATC), Ahmadu Bello University,  Kano, University of Jos (part-time) as Graduate Assistant. Lecturer II at University of Abuja 1995. Was involved in the Train the Trainers program at the British Council Teachers Training Program in Abuja and Lagos.

Publications
Books and essays
 * Zuma Rock and Other Poems (University of Jos Press, 1997)
 * The Cabals and the Naked Dance (2015)
 * Long Shadows(2014)
 * Taking Odia Seriously: Honour to a Poet, by Reuben Abati published on thisdaylive.com. Mentioned on paragraph 6
 * Emerging Perspectives on Abubakar Gimba (2014)


 * Nigerianess (essays)
 * Women's Rights are Human Rights
 * Critical Perspectives on Odia Ofeimun
 * Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution
 * A Plague of Many Colours
 * Globalization, Language, Literature and Culture 2024
 * Is in my honor Ed by Amen Uhunmgwangho et al.

Legacy and Awards
Mnguember has been recognized for her contributions as an educator. The Benue State Education Quality Assurance Agency (BEQA) created the 'Professor Mnguember Vicky Sylvester Short Story Prize' in February 2024. She is also a member of the Nigerian Academy of Letters

List

 * Benue State Education Quality Assurance Agency (BEQA) Legacy Award for Prof. Mnguember Vicky Sylvester Short Story Prize (2024)
 * Honoured as a Fellow, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA)
 * Listed as one of the Panels of Judges (children literature) for NLNG Prize for Literature, 2024

Membership

 * Fellow of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA, 2021)
 * Member of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (2019)