Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Offa Open Knowledge Documentation

Project summary

Briefly summarize your project proposal. The Offa Open Knowledge Documentation Project is Two-month Wikimedia initiative aimed at addressing misinformation and digital underrepresentation of Offa, Kwara State, on the internet. Due to limited verifiable, structured, and updated information available online, the community continues to face inaccuracies and incomplete narratives about its institutions and infrastructure. This project will bridge that gap by documenting key places in Offa — including public and private schools, tertiary institutions, hotels, basic health centres, and other notable locations — and publishing accurate, verifiable content across Wikimedia platforms. High-quality photographs will be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons, structured data will be created or improved on Wikidata, and existing Wikipedia stub articles will be expanded with reliable references. Additionally, selected articles related to Offa will be translated into Yoruba Wikipedia to promote linguistic inclusion and improve access to knowledge for local language speakers. Through focused training, field documentation, and coordinated editing activities, this project will strengthen Offa’s digital representation, combat misinformation, and contribute sustainably to Wikimedia’s mission of providing free, open, and reliable knowledge.

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.

• Wikimedia Commons
• Yoruba Wikipedia

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: Salako Lukman Olamilekan
• Email address: Salakoolamilekanlukman@gmail.com
• Address: Offa, Kwara State
• Location of Project:Offa,Kwara State

Project class

Please state if you are applying as an individual or a network/club

• Individual

Timeline of activities

Please state the timeline of your activities, and include the start and end date for your project

• 1st March to 30th March 2026

Project Goal

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

1. Recruit and onboard new editors into the Wikimedia Nigeria community
2. Upload high-quality, freely licensed photographs of schools, health centres, Palace, Mosques, hotels, and other notable places in offa to Wikimedia Commons

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? One physical training workshop to introduce participants to Wikipedia editing, Wikimedia Commons uploads, and Wikidata contributions.

1. One guided documentation outing (photowalk) to capture images of schools, health centres, hotels, and other notable places in Offa.
2. Two follow-up virtual editing sessions to support participants.

2. How have you let relevant Wikimedia communities know about this proposal? You may also provide information about external social media channels you may be using. We will share via our WhatsApp group and Yoruba Wikipedia Fan Club Offa Discussion page

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. Participants will be informed through a combination of:

• Direct outreach to interested volunteers and students

WhatsApp groups created specifically for the project

• Social media announcements (LinkedIn, Facebook, and other relevant platforms)
• Physical invitations within the Offa community, including educational institutions

During the project, communication and coordination will be maintained through WhatsApp for quick updates, virtual meeting platforms for online sessions, and on-wiki event pages to track contributions and ensure transparency.

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:Amina Ibrahim O User: Yusuf Muhammed Thanni User: Olaoye Sheu Ibrahim User: Bernice Agyekwena 5. Do participants have the equipment or skills needed to participate and contribute high quality content? If not, how will you support them? The participant will use their mobile phone and laptops. While some participants have basic digital skills and smartphones, many may lack experience with Wikimedia platforms. The project will provide hands-on training on Wikipedia editing, Wikimedia Commons uploads, Wikidata contributions, and Yoruba translations. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on referencing standards and free licensing. Internet access will be provided during sessions, and continuous mentorship will ensure quality, verifiable, and policy-compliant contributions throughout the one-month project. 6. How will you engage participants after the event(s)? We will maintain ongoing engagement with participants through the Yoruba Wikimedia Fan Club Offa WhatsApp group.

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):

1. Number of events - 2
2. Number of participants - 30
3. Number of new editors - 10
4. Number of of articles created - 30
5. Number of of articles improved - 100
6. Number of of images uploaded - 150
7. Number of repeat participants (for projects that include a series of events) - 20

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)

1. Outreach dashboard tools
2. Commons category tool
3. Hashtag tools
4. Event Metrics Tool

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)

Winners of the contest will be determined based on clear, measurable criteria aligned with Wikimedia quality standards. Participants’ contributions will be scored on the following:

1. Image Quality – Clarity, resolution, proper framing, and visual appeal.
2. Accuracy & Relevance – Photos must correctly represent the subject (schools, health centres, hotels, or other notable Offa places).
3. Proper Licensing & Attribution – Images must follow Wikimedia Commons licensing policies and include accurate author and source information.
4. Metadata & Description – Completeness and clarity of file descriptions, categories, and links to related Wikipedia or Wikidata entries.
5. Impact & Coverage – Contribution to filling gaps in Commons by uploading new or underrepresented content about Offa.

A scoring rubric will be shared with participants beforehand to ensure transparency, and winners will receive recognition and small prizes to encourage continued engagement and contribution.

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).

The Project will be led by User:Royalesignature as the Project Lead, responsible for overall planning, coordination, and execution of all activities.

Supporting the Project Lead are three experienced Wikimedia and a photographer and contributors serving as Facilitators and Trainers: User:Amina Ibrahim O User: Yusuf Muhammed Thanni User: Olaoye Sheu Ibrahim User: Bernice Agyekwena The facilitators will provide hands-on training to participants, including:

• Creating Wikimedia accounts
• Understanding Wikimedia Commons licensing and copyright policies
• Capturing high-quality, properly attributed photographs
• Uploading images with accurate descriptions and categories
• Linking media files to relevant Wikipedia and Wikidata entries

The team will ensure participants gain the skills necessary to produce verifiable, high-quality content about Offa, contributing to Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons. What resources do you need? For your funding request, list bullet points for each expense as a unit amount and include a total amount.

• Lunch for participants: ₦3,000 × 30 = ₦90,000
• Hall rental for physical session including fueling and Sound system: ₦100,000
• Promotional materials (banner, e-flyers): ₦30,000
• Branded T-shirts for 4 facilitators: ₦7,000 × 4 = ₦28,000
• Projector rental: ₦20,000
• Camera rental: ₦20,000
• Logistics & transport: ₦30,000

Prizes

• 1st place: ₦50,000
• 2nd place: ₦30,000
• 3rd place: ₦20,000

Total Amount: ₦418,000

Endorsements

Community members are encouraged to endorse your project request here!

• I  Strong support Amina Ibrahim O (talk) 11:46, 14 February 2026 (UTC)
• I  Strong supportYusuf Muhammed Thanni (talk) 12:11, 14 February 2026 (UTC)
•  Strong support Olaoye Sheu Ibrahim (talk) 11:46, 14 February 2026 (UTC)