Event:Visibility of Communities in Nigeria 2.0
Visibility of Communities in Nigeria 2.0
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]Visibility of Communities in Nigeria on Wikidata 2.0 This is a collaborative initiative to boost the online presence of Nigerian communities on Wikidata, focusing on South-South Nigeria and beyond. By adding and enriching community data items , we promote cultural preservation, tourism, and inclusive development.Join us in mapping Nigeria's Communities on the global map.
Background
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]Nigerian communities are rich in culture and history, got various types of towns and villages, but many remain unrecognized online. This project aims to increase their visibility on Wikidata, promoting cultural preservation, tourism, and inclusive development.
Objectives
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]- Increase representation of Nigerian communities on Wikidata
- Promote cultural preservation and tourism
- Empower community development through data
- Enhance inclusivity and equality
Expected Outcome
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]- Contribute and translate up to 300 items of communities on Wikidata
- Train new and old members on contributing to Wikidata
- Boost Igbo language and culture growth and awareness.
- Improved online visibility for South-South Nigeria and other communities
Target Audience
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]- Nigerian local community/village members
- Wikimedia contributors
- Researchers and students
- General public interested in Nigerian culture
Red List
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]Event Timeline
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]Project Launch/Online event - Friday 17th April 2026
- Time - 5:00PM WAT
- Contest start date - Friday 17th April 2026
- Time - 6:00PM WAT
- Contest end date - Friday 24th April 2026
- Time -11:00PM WAT
Prizes to be Won
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]- First Voucher
- Second Voucher
- Third Voucher
- Fourth Voucher
- Fifth Voucher
Consolation Prizes
- Sixth prize
- Seventh prize
- Eight prize
