International Day of Parliamentarism

International Day of Parliamentarism Nigeria

The International Day of Parliamentarism Campaign is a collaborative project between Wikimedia User Group Nigeria (WUGN) and The Electoral College Nigeria to celebrate the International Day of Parliamentarism.

This initiative aims to enhance Wikipedia and Wikidata content related to Nigerian parliamentarians while promoting civic awareness and open knowledge about Nigeria’s democratic institutions.

Overview

The campaign will feature a webinar, an edit-a-thon, and a physical training session to engage editors, civic enthusiasts, and new contributors in improving Wikipedia articles and Wikidata items about Nigerian Senators and House of Representatives members (past and present). The project aligns with the International Day of Parliamentarism and supports the missions of WUGN (open knowledge) and The Electoral College Nigeria (civic education).

Contributions

To participate in the national edit-a-thon competition: Register on the Dashboard to track your contributions. Dashboard

Topics

Wikipedia Categories to Contribute To:

• Improve, expand, or translate articles in these categories
• Create articles on people with no Wikipedia articles that fall in these categories
• Create Wikidata items on topics in these categories without one

1. Members of the Senate (Nigeria)
2. Members of the House of Representatives (Nigeria)
3. National Assembly (Nigeria)
4. Nigerian politicians
5. Politics of Nigeria
6. Political office-holders in Nigeria
7. Elections in Nigeria
8. Nigerian political biographies
9. Nigerian democracy movements
10. Women members of the National Assembly (Nigeria)
11. Speakers of the House of Representatives (Nigeria)
12. Presidents of the Senate (Nigeria)

Timeline

Start date: June 30, 2025
End Date: July 21, 2025

Events

Webinar

Join us for an engaging discussion on the role of parliamentarians in Nigeria’s democratic development. Details to be communicated…

In-Person Event

A physical training session will be held for members of The Electoral College Nigeria, Wikimedia editors, and new contributors to learn how to edit Wikipedia and Wikidata in July 2025.
Time: TBD
Location: WUGN Office, Alimosho, Lagos.

Prizes to be Won

• 🏆 1st Place – ₦100,000 Gift Voucher
• 🥈 2nd Place – ₦70,000 Gift Voucher
• 🥉 3rd Place – ₦50,000 Gift Voucher

Top 10 Participants

[TBD]

Project Team

For more enquiries, reach out to:

• Rita - (Co-Lead, IDP NG 2025)
• Simon - (Co-Lead, IDP NG 2025)

• Ayokanmi- (Programs Director, WUGN) -
• Barakat - (Project Officer, WUGN)