User:Yahuzaishat
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About me
I am Yahuza Usman, known on Wikimedia projects as Yahuzaishat. I am a Wikimedian based in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria, with interests in Wikipedia editing, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, documentation, training, and community development.
My work focuses on improving access to free and open knowledge, especially by supporting new editors, documenting underrepresented communities, and strengthening Wikimedia participation in Taraba State and Northern Nigeria.
Current Wikimedia role
I currently serve as the President of Wikimedia User Group Nigeria, Taraba Network. Through this role, I support community coordination, training, outreach, documentation projects, and the growth of Wikimedia activities across Taraba State.
Wikimedia work
Since joining Wikipedia in 2022, I have contributed to Wikimedia projects through editing, facilitation, organizing, photowalking, and mentorship. I have participated in and supported activities connected to Hausa Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and community outreach.
My Wikimedia interests include:
- improving local knowledge representation;
- training and mentoring new editors;
- documenting culture, places, people, and institutions;
- supporting Wikimedia campaigns and contests;
- building sustainable Wikimedia communities in Northern Nigeria.
Projects and activities
Projects I have facilitated or supported include:
- Wikimedia Awareness in Pen Resource University
- Wikimedia Awareness In Ummah College of Health Science and Technology
- Wikimedia Awareness in Federal College of Horticulture Dadinkowa
- Wikimedia Awareness in Kwami
- Wikimedia Awareness and training activities in Taraba State
Projects I have led or coordinated include:
- Wiki Loves Earth Taraba 2024
- Wikivibrance International Youth Day 2024/Gombe
- Wikipedia Training for Taraba Wikimedians 2024
- Wiki Loves Africa Taraba 2025
- Wikipedia Pages Wanting Pictures Taraba 2025
Editorial focus
I am interested in contributions that make Wikimedia projects more useful, more inclusive, and more representative. My focus areas include Hausa Wikipedia, Nigerian knowledge, Northern Nigerian communities, Taraba State, education, culture, youth participation, and open knowledge advocacy.
Profile
Location: Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria
Joined: 2022
Focus: Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Role: President, WUGN Taraba Network
Interests: Open knowledge, documentation, training, community building
Userboxes
 | This user completed the Organizer Lab in 2023-24. |
| 20 | This Wikimedian is 20 years, 3 months, and 26 days old. |
 | This user loves Wikidata. |
 | This user is a member of Wikimedians of Northern Nigeria User Group. |
 | This user is a member of Wikimedia User Group Nigeria. |
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