Wikimedia Akwa ibom Network

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The Wikimedia Usergroup Nigeria - Akwa Ibom Network is a branch of Wikimedia Usergroup Nigeria, dedicated to advancing Wikimedia projects and initiatives aligned with the Wikimedia Nigeria movement, as well as improving access to knowledge within Akwa Ibom State. It was established on October 26, 2024.

Wikimedia Usergroup Nigeria Akwa Ibom Network
File:Akwa Ibom Nigeria.png Akwa Ibom on the Nigeria map
Location	Akwa Ibom
Country code	NGR
Founding date	October 26, 2024
Official language(s)	English,
Other language(s)	Ibibio
Affiliations	Wikimedia User Group Nigeria

The network will also focus on raising awareness about Wikimedia projects in Akwa Ibom State by involving local communities. Through workshops, training, and events, it aims to help volunteers learn how to contribute to platforms like Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata, wikisource, etc. This will create more opportunities for people in the state to share knowledge, preserve cultural heritage, and contribute to the global Wikimedia movement. The network will rely on collaboration and coordination with Wikimedia User Group Nigeria to achieve its goals.

Objectives

• To promote Wikimedia projects in Akwa Ibom State.
• To train volunteers on how to contribute to Wikimedia projects
• To organize physical meetups for Wikimedians within Akwa Ibom State.

Proposed Activities

• Organizing Edit-a-thons for Wikipedia Wikidata, Wikivoyage and Wikisource in Akwa Ibom State.
• Promote editing of Nigeria-related content on Wikimedia projects.
• Wikimedia In Residence (WIR)
• Photo contests
• Photo walks
• Open Street Maps Editing

Contact Information

Email:

Social Networks

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter

Key persons

Founder/President - Andikan Efiok Eduok (talk) 02:45, 2 October 2024 (UTC)

Vice President - Utibe Noah Silas (talk) 08:17, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

Languages

The Wikimedia Akwa Ibom State community focuses on English, Ibibio, Annang, and Oron-speaking groups. Volunteers can communicate in these and other Nigerian languages. Most of the outreach and learning materials are in English, but they are working on creating materials in Ibibio as well.

Members

Members are to sign their names here. Kindly sign under the last person's name below, type in this code #~~

1. Andikan Efiok Eduok (talk) 09:46, 29 September 2024 (UTC)
2. Utibe Noah Silas (talk) 08:20, 29 October 2024 (UTC)