Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Networks and Fan Clubs Support Fund/Documenting Nigeria films and Cinemas on wikiquote/ WUGN unilorin fan club

Project summary

Briefly summarize your project proposal. Documenting Nigerian Film and Cinema is a project dedicated to improving the representation of Nigeria's film industry on Wikiquote by creating, expanding, and enhancing articles related to Nigerian and African films, actors, actresses, directors, filmmakers, producers, screenwriters, authors, cinematographers, film festivals, and other notable contributors to the creative industry.

The project aims to bridge knowledge gaps by documenting the achievements and contributions of individuals and institutions that have shaped Nigerian and African cinema. Through this initiative, participants will develop skills in researching, writing, editing, and referencing reliable sources while contributing high-quality, freely accessible information to wikiquote.

As part of the Wikimedian Fan Club's strategy to expand its reach and strengthen collaboration across the university, the club has begun partnering with various academic departments whose fields align with specific Wikimedia projects. For this project, we will collaborate with the Department of Performing Arts, whose students possess expertise and a strong interest in theatre, film, and the creative arts. This partnership is expected to increase participation, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, attract new contributors, and ensure the creation of more accurate and comprehensive content related to Nigerian and African film and cinema.

As part of this project, the event will also serve as the official handover ceremony of the Wikimedian Fan Club, University of Ilorin. During the ceremony, the outgoing executive members will formally hand over leadership responsibilities to the newly elected executives.

Wikimedia Project

Please state the Wikimedia project your project will focus majorly on (e.g. Tyap Wikipedia, English Wikiquote, etc). It is advisable to focus on one Wikimedia project, but a maximum of two projects is allowed. English wikiquote

Contact person and Location

Please state the contact details of the contact person(s) for this project including email(s) and location. For more than one contact person, indicate same details for everyone

Full name: Omoshebi Joseph Omotayo
Email address: josephreason578@gmail.com
Address: Ilorin, Kwara state
Location of Project:Ilorin, Kwara state

Project class

Please state the name of the network/club WUGN university of ilorin fan club

Timeline of activities

Please state the timeline of your activities, and include the start and end date for your project july 1st - july 30th

Project Goal

Choose one or more of the following goals. Feel free to add or delete goals as required by your project.

recruit new editors
Add or improve content

Project Plan

Activities

Tell us how you'll carry out your project. Be sure to answer the following questions:

1. Are you doing one editathon or training or a series of editathons or trainings?

This project will consist of a physical training session and an edit-a-thon designed to introduce participants to the goals of Wikiquote and equip them with practical skills for contributing to the platform. The training will focus on teaching participants how to create and improve Wikiquote pages, add well sourced and verifiable quotations, follow Wikiquote's content and formatting guidelines, and contribute responsibly to the preservation of notable quotations.

Following the training, participants will take part in a guided edit-a-thon, where they will create new pages and improve existing ones by adding properly sourced quotations from notable Nigerian and African figures, including filmmakers, actors, directors, authors, academics, sports personalities, and other public figures. This hands-on session will enable both new and experienced contributors to apply their newly acquired skills while helping to expand the availability of reliable, well-documented quotations on Wikiquote.

2. How have you let relevant Wikimedia communities know about this proposal? We have informed the wikimedia Users Group Nigeria about our intention to write this proposal.

You may also provide information about external social media channels you may be using. https://www.instagram.com/wikimediafanclubunilorin/?__pwa=1

3. How will you let participants know about the edit-a-thon? In what ways will you be communicating with them?
For example, these can include on-wiki spaces, social media channels, mailing lists, messaging apps, or physical/online gatherings.

Awareness and Advocacy

The core objective of this project is to promote awareness of Wikiquote within the University of Ilorin community while strengthening participation in Wikimedia projects through targeted outreach and engagement. This initiative also seeks to expand the visibility and activities of the Wikimedian Fan Club, University of Ilorin, by introducing more students and faculty members to the importance of preserving notable quotations and contributing to open knowledge platforms.

To achieve this, we will conduct an awareness campaign using digital flyers, printed flyers, posters, and direct outreach to inform students and the wider university community about the purpose and significance of Wikiquote. These materials will highlight the value of documenting well-sourced quotations from notable Nigerian and African figures, including filmmakers, actors, directors, authors, academics, sports personalities, and other influential individuals whose words reflect cultural, educational, and societal impact.

Through the Wikimedian Fan Club, University of Ilorin, we aim to engage students from across different disciplines and encourage active participation in Wikiquote editing activities. This approach will help attract new contributors, strengthen community participation, and promote the documentation of notable quotations from Nigerian and African figures in film, academia, sports, and other fields. It will also foster long-term interest in contributing to Wikiquote and supporting the broader Wikimedia movement.

Communication Strategy

To ensure effective communication and coordination before, during, and after the event, we will use the Wikimedian Fan Club’s WhatsApp platform as our primary communication channel. This platform will be used to share event updates, training materials, Wikiquote editing guides, sourcing guidelines, and instructions for participants throughout the project.

The WhatsApp group will also serve as a support and engagement space where participants can ask questions, receive guidance on creating and improving Wikiquote entries, learn how to properly source quotations, and share their progress during the edit-a-thon. This will help maintain engagement and provide continuous support for both new and experienced editors.

In addition, the project will be promoted across various social media platforms and relevant university communication channels to broaden awareness of Wikiquote and increase participation in Wikimedian Fan Club activities on campus.

4. Do you have experienced Wikimedia editors to lead/assist the event? Please provide links to the usernames of these individuals. (NOTE: all experienced Wikimedia editors MUST endorse and sign your proposal as proof of availability)
For example: User:Kaizenify User:Jessephu president : He is an active contributor, with vast experience in contributing to Wikiquote, He will be incharge of overseeing the whole activity during the project period.

User:Eyinjuseun vice president: She is also an experienced trainer and contributor, he will be co-facilitating the event and also helping to train the participants.

User:Ayyuha Sideeq vice president outreach: he will be in charge of logistics and training alongside two other executives.

5. Do participants have the equipment or skills needed to participate and contribute high quality content? If not, how will you support them?

yes, they have equipments nessecary to participate in this event.

6. How will you engage participants after the event(s)? We will engage the participants after the events through our WhatsApp community group chat. Through the edit-a-thon we will have open sessions on the community group where we can hear and assist them if there is any issue they cant seem to solve on their own. 7. Is there anything else you want to tell us about this project?

Impact

How will you know if the project is successful and you've met your goals? Please include the following targets (only those applicable to your project):

Number of events - 1
Number of participants - 40
Number of new editors - 10
Number of of articles created - 40
Number of of articles improved - 80
Number of of images uploaded -
Number of repeat participants (for projects that include a series of events) -

Metrics tracking

How do you plan to track your project metrics? (do not create a metrics dashboard until your project has been approved for funding)

Through the programs Outreach Dashboard

Contest & prize-giving events

How would decide the winners of your contest (If you are going to have a contest, what is your scoring criteria)

Participants will earn points based on the quality and extent of their contributions during the edit-a-thon. The scoring system is designed to encourage the creation of substantial, well-sourced Wikiquote pages and meaningful improvements to existing entries.

Contribution Points Awarded

Create a new Wikiquote page with 500–999 bytes- 2 points
Create a new Wikiquote page with 1,000 bytes or more 4 points
Improve an existing Wikiquote page with up to 499 bytes of meaningful content 1 point
Improve an existing Wikiquote page with 500–999 bytes of meaningful content 2 points
Improve an existing Wikiquote page with 1,000 bytes or more of meaningful content 3 points
Add a properly sourced and verifiable quotation to an existing page 1 point
Add a reliable reference for a quotation that previously lacked a source 1 point
Create a page that meets Wikiquote's formatting and sourcing guidelines without requiring major corrections Bonus: 1 point

Resources

What resources do you have? Include information on who is organizing the project, what they will do, and if you will receive support from anywhere else (in-kind donations or additional funding).

What resources do you need? For your funding request, list bullet points for each expense as a unit amount and include a total amount.

Refreshment and Take away pack during physical training (3500*40) : NGN 140,000
Hall rental : 50 ,000
T shirt for team members: (7000*5): NGN 35,000
E-fliers,posters,handbill,adverts and graphics: NGN 20,000
Camera rental and photography : NGN 30,000
Appreciating prizes for any five highest editor for the * training(gift vouchers) : NGN 50,000
Contigencies , Miscellaneous and Logistics: NGN 20,000

  TOTAL: NGN 345,000

Endorsements

Community members are encouraged to endorse your project request here!

User:Eyinjuseun 02:30, 29 June 2026 (UTC) I endorsed and support this grant as it will help members of the fan club know more about documentation, past and present film making

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