Wikimedia Rivers State Network
| Wikimedia Usergroup Nigeria Rivers State Network | |
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| Location | Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Founding date | January 2025 |
| Approval date | January 2025 |
| Main office | Port Harcourt |
| Official language(s) | English |
| Network President | Onyeke Ejike |
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The Wikimedia Usergroup Nigeria – Rivers State 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 Rivers State.
Our mission and focus
The network will focus on raising awareness about Wikimedia projects in Rivers 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
The Wikimedia Rivers State Network is dedicated to:
- Encouraging active participation of Rivers State residents in Wikimedia projects.
- Organizing edit-a-thons, training workshops, and Wikipedia awareness campaigns.
- Increasing content about Rivers State, including articles, images, and data contributions.
- Collaborating with educational institutions, cultural organizations, and local communities to promote open knowledge.
- Providing mentorship and capacity building for new and existing contributors.
Projects and Activities
1. Rivers State Edit-a-thons: The network organizes edit-a-thons focused on improving and creating articles about Rivers State’s history, people, and cultural heritage. Participants are trained on how to edit Wikipedia, source reliable references, and contribute effectively.
2. Wiki Folklore Contest: The Wiki Folklore contest is a specialized initiative to document Rivers State’s rich folklore, indigenous traditions, and cultural practices through Wikipedia articles and Wikimedia Commons uploads.
3. Rivers State Photo Walks: The network organizes photo walks to capture images of historical sites, monuments, cultural events, and natural landmarks across Rivers State. These images are uploaded to Wikimedia Commons to improve free-access documentation of the region.
4. Capacity-Building Workshops: Training sessions are held to equip participants with Wikimedia editing skills, content creation techniques, and digital literacy.
5. Partnerships and Collaborations: The Wikimedia Rivers State Network collaborates with universities, libraries, cultural institutions, and media organizations to promote knowledge sharing and Wikipedia engagement.
Contact Information
Email:Wikimediariversnetwork@gmail.com
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Founder
Key Persons
- President - Onyeke Ejike
- Vice President - Nubelbariloe
- Project Cordinator - wilhelmmarvel
- Community Manager - @TheSocialVoiceNG