Wiki Niger-Delta
| Wikimedia Niger Delta | |
|---|---|
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 Niger Delta on the Nigeria map | |
| Location | Niger Delta |
| Country code | NGR |
| Founding date | August 29, 2019 |
| Official language(s) | English |
| Other language(s) | Ijaw, Ibibio |
| @wikinigerdelta | |
| Wikimedia Niger Delta Community | |
| Mailing address | wikinigerdelta@gmail.com |
Overview
[edit]Wikimedia Niger Delta is a group of Wikimedians that are committed to working on various wiki projects related to Niger_Delta and culture. The group is open to collaborations with other organizations to promote Niger Delta. It is an open membership group available to anyone that is literate in Niger Delta at any level.
Our Mission
[edit]Our mission is to enhance awareness, create content, and foster community participation in the documentation and representation of the Niger Delta’s cultural and linguistic diversity. We are committed to supporting the Wikimedia movement by organizing events, workshops, edit-a-thons, and collaborative projects aimed at increasing the availability of reliable, freely accessible content related to our focus area.
Backstory
[edit]Wiki-Niger Delta kick-started in August 2019, this vibrant initiative arose from a collaboration between Team Initiative (TI) and the Wikimedia User Group Nigeria, aiming to empower the youth of the Niger Delta region through digital skills and knowledge sharing. Acknowledging the rich cultural tapestry and diverse narratives within this oil-rich area, the program was designed to engage young participants from the nine states of the Niger Delta—Edo, Rivers, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Imo, Abia, and Ondo.