Dr Moye Judith Fonyuy epouse Chiatoh, was born on 4 March 1970 in Shisong, Kumbo, in the North West Region of Cameroon. She is a devoted educator, scholar, and leader with a strong academic and professional background. She is married and blessed with six children and eight grandchildren.

Dr Moye began her educational journey at Government Primary School Kiyan, where she obtained her First School Leaving Certificate in 1983. She later attended Government High School Kumbo, where she obtained her General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level in 1989 and Advanced Level in 1991. Her interest in the English language led her to the University of Yaoundé I, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Modern Language in 1994.

Dr Moye continued her academic training at the Higher Teacher Training College (ENS), also part of the University of Yaoundé I. In 1996, she obtained the DIPES II (Diplôme de Professeur de l’Enseignement Secondaire Deuxième Grade). Her academic journey progressed with several advanced degrees:

Maîtrise in General Linguistics – 2004

DEA (Diplôme d’Études Approfondies) in Applied Linguistics – 2007

PhD in Socio-Psychological Linguistics – 2011

All these qualifications were obtained from the University of Yaoundé I.

Dr Moye Judith Fonyuy has built an extensive career in education as a teacher, consultant, researcher, and academic administrator. She has taught English language and related subjects in several secondary schools and universities. Her university teaching experience includes:

7 years at the Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC)

4 years at the University of Bamenda

2 years at the University of Buea

3 years at the University of Yaoundé I

2 years at the University of Douala

She has also served as a part-time lecturer in several other universities. Beyond teaching, she served as Rector of Grassfield Polytechnic in Bamenda. She currently serves as the Directress of HEMS University Institute in Bafoussam. Dr Moye is also an active member of the Cameroon English Language Teachers Association.

Dr Moye has also played an active role in community leadership and social development. She currently serves as the Vice President of the Nso Development Association (NSODA), an organisation that promotes the development and welfare of the Nso community. She is also the General Coordinator of Nso Women Leaders. In addition, she served as President of the St Jude Apostolate, Etukebe Branch in Yaoundé, from 2004 for a period of three years. Dr Moye has also served as an adviser to several church groups. She is a member of the Communication and Audit Department of the Women of the Exaltation of the Cross (WEC). Her involvement in women’s empowerment initiatives includes participation in groups such as Bongkisheri and LOWE. She also served as Secretary of the NSOBATI Women’s Group in Obili, Yaoundé, for two years, and later as President for three years.

In addition to teaching and leadership, Dr Moye has contributed to academic scholarship through dissertations, research papers, and published articles. Some of her notable publications include:

Moye, Judith F. (2014). A Look at the Psychological Situation of Some Multilingual Cameroonian Students. In Literature and Language: Interdisciplinary Perspectives, edited by Kashim Ibrahim Tala and Oscar C. Fonka. Ken Scholars Publishing, USA, pp. 212–236.

Chiatoh, Blasius and Moye, Judith F. (2011). Minority Dialect Standardisation: Promoting Linguistic Rights or Language Endangerment? Cambridge: Multilingual Matters, Cambridge University Press.

Dr Moye Judith Fonyuy remains deeply committed to education, research, social empowerment, and community development. She continues to contribute to the promotion of the English language and literacy in Cameroon and beyond.

Compiled by Sonia Natang K.A.