Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Sirjat/Wikidata for Local Knowledge in Jigawa

Project summary

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This project, titled Wikidata for Local Knowledge in Jigawa, aims to improve data representation about Jigawa State on Wikidata. It will train new editors—especially youths and womenfrom Hadejia, Jigawa State on how to create and edit Wikidata items. The training will focus on documenting local institutions, traditional leaders, cultural sites, markets, and notable personalities from Jigawa. Through both in-person and online sessions, participants will learn to contribute structured data that reflects the region’s heritage and development. The project will enhance visibility of local knowledge online and strengthen community participation in Wikimedia projects.

Wikimedia Project

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Wikidata

Contact person and Location

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Full name: Shamsiyya Ahmad
Email address: shamsiyyaahmada35@gmail.com
Address: Jigawa State
Location of Project: Hadejia, Jigawa State

Project class

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Individual

Timeline of activities

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November 1 to November 30, 2025

Project Goal

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recruit new editors
Add or improve content

Project Plan

Activities

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

The project will include one-day physical training and one-day online session for participants. Afterward, there will be a contribution challenge where editors will create and improve Wikidata items related to Jigawa’s local knowledge, including notable people, places, and institutions.

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.

The proposal will be shared through the Hausa Wikimedia community WhatsApp groups, Hadejia Wikimedians WhatsApp Group, and other Wikimedia networks. Past participants of Wikimedia events in Northern Nigeria will also be informed directly to encourage participation and collaboration.

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.

Publicity will be carried out through WhatsApp groups, posters, and local outreach in schools and youth organizations. Participants will be communicated with via WhatsApp and phone calls, while updates and reminders will be shared through a dedicated WhatsApp group for coordination.

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

Abdulrahman tahir shika

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

Some participants may be new to Wikidata, but we will provide step-by-step guidance and training materials to help them learn effectively. Most participants own smartphones, and a few have laptops. The organizers will ensure stable internet access and provide support during and after the sessions to help them create high-quality data.

6. How will you engage participants after the event(s)?

Participants will be added to a follow-up mentoring group where they will continue to receive editing guidance and opportunities to participate in other Hausa Wikimedia community projects. Regular check-ins will encourage their long-term involvement in Wikidata.

7. Is there anything else you want to tell us about this project?

This project will increase the presence of Jigawa’s local knowledge on Wikidata. It will help bridge the content gap about Northern Nigeria by providing accurate and verifiable data. The initiative also aims to strengthen female participation and introduce more youths to open knowledge contribution.

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 - 2 (physical and online)
Number of participants - 30
Number of new editors - 15
Number of of articles/items created - 120
Number of of articles/items improved - 100
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) Wikimedia Dashboard 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)

The contribution challenge will reward participants based on the number and quality of Wikidata items created and improved. Evaluation will focus on accuracy, proper referencing, and relevance to Jigawa’s local knowledge. Top contributors will be recognized and rewarded.

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).

I, Sirjat, will lead the project with support from Abdulrahman tahir shika, who will serve as the project’s facilitator. Together, we will coordinate training sessions, organize the contribution challenge, and ensure quality monitoring throughout the project.

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

Venue for one day – ₦50,000
Meals and snacks for 30 attendees (₦3,000 each for 1 day) – ₦90,000
Two organizer T-shirts – ₦30,000
Event banner – ₦15,000
Digital advertising – ₦10,000
Data reimbursement for online training participants - ₦30,000
Travel expenses for organizers – ₦40,000
Contingency – ₦20,000

Total Requested Funding: ₦285,000

Endorsements

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Strong supportAbdulrahman tahir shika (talk) 13:44, 15 October 2025 (UTC)

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