Reports:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Report/Cross river And Akwa ibom state Wiki Loves Africa phototour 2025

Goals

Did you meet your goals? Are you happy with how the project went?

Yes. I am happy with my project.

Outcome

Please report on your original project targets. Please be sure to review and provide metrics required for Rapid Grants.

Target outcome	Achieved outcome	Explanation

At least 3 participants	2	The third person wasn't able to make it due health issues.
At least 600 quality images.	More than 450 quality images.	More images are still being added to Wikimedia commons.
Images to be used to enhance Wikipedia articles.	Images are currently being used to enhance Wikipedia articles.	The articles are currently being created after which the images will be added to it.

Prize Winners

For events that involve giving out prizes, Usernames of the winners should be listed

There was no contest.

Learning

Projects do not always go according to plan. Sharing what you learned can help you and others plan similar projects in the future. Help the movement learn from your experience by answering the following questions:

What worked well?
I successfully planned and visited both target states as intended. Collaborating with government bodies and security agencies played a key role in ensuring smooth access and safety throughout the trip. I also had the opportunity to connect with local photographers in each state, fostering new relationships and potential future collaborations. Most importantly, the project achieved its core objective contributing valuable visual content to Wikipedia and helping to expand its documentation of Africa’s natural heritage.
What did not work so well?
The journey across the states came with its fair share of challenges, especially with the poor road infrastructure, which made travel slow and exhausting. Some important locations were difficult to access, and without a drone, capturing wide or elevated views wasn’t possible. As the days went by, the demanding schedule and physical strain made it hard to keep up with daily uploads. This delay in uploading eventually led to a backlog that felt quite overwhelming to manage at once.
What would you do differently next time?
Looking ahead, future projects will focus on improving both access and efficiency. Engaging local guides and using advanced camera equipment will be essential for capturing high-quality visuals and navigating hard-to-reach or remote locations. To streamline the documentation process, the project timeline will be extended, with clearly designated days for fieldwork and separate sessions for uploading content. This structure will help ensure better organization and reduce the risk of backlogs.

Finances

Grant funds spent

Please describe how much grant money you spent for approved expenses, and tell us what you spent it on.

- Transportation – ₦160,000 This covers the cost of vehicle rental and fuel, ensuring smooth travel across various locations. 2. Feeding & Refreshments – ₦50,000 Provision for daily meals and drinks for the two participants throughout the tour. 3. Data Allowance – ₦60,000 This caters to the internet costs required for uploading images to Wikimedia Commons. 4. Accommodation – ₦50,000 Accommodation for nights in a shared room for both photographer. 5. Contingency – ₦30,000 Set aside for miscellaneous expenses, including phone calls, bank charges, or unexpected needs.

Remaining funds

Do you have any remaining grant funds?

No Fund was left.

Photos from Event

Photos of event activities should be shown here. (This is different from Wiki Loves photos)

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Anything else?

Anything else you want to share about your project?

This wave of photo tours was a major success, attracting skilled photographers and boosting Nigerian image contributions on Wikimedia Commons. It made a strong impact and sparked growing interest, with more creatives now eager to volunteer for future tours across Nigeria.