Wikimedia Nigeria Imo State Network

Wikimedia Nigeria Imo State Network

Wikimedia Nigeria Imo State Network
Imo state on the Nigeria map
Location	Imo
Country code	NGR
Official language(s)	English
Other language(s)	Igbo
Key people	Ptinphusmia Emmanuel Obiajulu Dolphyb
Affiliations	Wikimedia User Group Nigeria
Twitter	WikiHub Owerri
Mailing address	emmanuelobiajulu0@gmail.com

Overview

Wikimedia Nigeria Imo State Network is a group of volunteers in Imo State focused on contributing to Wikimedia and it's sister projects. This network is an arm of the Wikimedia User Group Nigeria and our mission is to raise committed individuals who are passionate about bridging the knowledge gap by increasing the quantity and quality of articles and multimedia materials, as well as promote our Igbo indigenous language. We achieve this through various activities including training sessions, workshops, edit-a-thons, campaigns, GLAMs, and Wikipedia Education programs. We are also open to collaborations and partnerships with groups or knowledge-sharing individuals that share same objectives.

Objectives

• To promote Wikimedia projects by organizing campaigns and edit-a-thons in Imo State.
• To train volunteers on how to contribute to Wikimedia projects.
• To promote the continuous improvement and creation of contents across Wikimedia projects.
• To organize both virtual and in-person gatherings of Wikimedians in Imo State.

Advisors

• Olaniyan Olushola
• Olatunde Isaac

Leadership

2020 - 2022

• Ptinphusmia - Founder

• Emmanuel Obiajulu - Communication Officer

• Dolphyb - Technical Support Officer

2023-2025

• Emmanuel Obiajulu - President

• Dolphyb - Vice President and Technical Support Officer

• Chiziqa - Communication Officer

• Aminwa 21 - Senior Program Officer

• Sommy kemdi - Program Officer

• Iwuala Lucy - Senior Diversity and Content Generation Lead

• Onwuka Glory - Diversity and Content Generation Lead

2026 to till date

• Dolphyb - President
• Chinemeremprince - Vice President
• Emmanuel Obiajulu - Treasurer

Contact Information

• wikimedianigeriaimostatenetwor@gmail.com

Activities and projects

Year 2021

SouthEast edit-a-thon 2021

The South East edit-a-thon is an initiative of the Wikimedia Hub Owerri, Imo state Nigeria to introduce and empower members of the hub to Wikipedia and its sister projects, in order to ensure their effectiveness and active participation and engagement. See event page for further details.

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  Participants during the event
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  Participants during the event Day 2
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  Participants during the event Day 2
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  Participants during the event Day 2
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  Participants during the event Day 2
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  Participants during the event Day 3
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  Participants during the event Day 3

Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2021

Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos is an online campaign joined by Wikimedians in Imo state to add photos to articles lacking images. This is to promote the use of digital media files collected from various photography contests, organized by the Wikimedia community, on Wikipedia article pages. Photos improve readers experience, illustrate content, and make articles engaging. The campaign would also helps sharpen the skills of new and existing editors. For more details, see event page.

Wiki Loves Africa 2021

Wiki Loves Africa is an annual contest where anyone across Africa can contribute media (images, video and audio) that relates to that year's theme to Wikimedia Commons, for use on Wikipedia and other project websites of the Wikimedia Foundation. Each year the theme changes and is chosen by the community from universal, visually-rich and culturally-specific topics (for example, markets, rites of passage, festivals, public art, cuisine, natural history, urbanity, daily life, notable persons, etc). This year's theme of the contest focused on "Health and Wellness". For more details on uploads and winners, see event page.

Year 2022

Wiki For Human Rights 2022 in Nigeria

WikiForHumanRights 2022 in Nigeria supports the global campaign with a similar national campaign in Nigeria to improve and contribute to Wikipedia, stories of rights which enable safe and stable climate, healthy ecosystems and a non-toxic Environment in Nigeria. Hence, stories of Nigerian environmental defenders, Nigerian legal systems/treaties about human rights and environmental rights, and Nigerian organizations championing environmental protection among others are improved by participants. For comprehensive details about the event, visit the event page.

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  Photo of participants during the event
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  Participants during a technical session
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  Participants during a technical session

Wiki Loves Earth 2022

Wiki Loves Earth is an international photography competition organized to promote natural heritage sites around the world through Wikimedia projects (mainly Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons) by uploading quality images. Everyone is welcome to get involved, whether as a participant (photographer), organizational volunteer, or both. For more details and uploads made during the eent, see project page.

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  Participants on a photo walk session
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  Participants on a photo walk session
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  Participants during a photo upload session
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  Participants during a photo upload session

WikiVibrance International Youth Day 2022

The International Youth Day (IYD) provides an opportunity to draw attention to young peoples' voices, actions, initiatives and meaningful engagement. The WikiVibrance Project connects young people globally on to demonstrate our capacity in growing knowledge in the digital space by working together to bridge content gaps on specific themes on Wikimedia projects. The project leverages on the existing Wikimedia communities to create synergies, knowledge sharing and capacity building opportunities as a means to amplify the continuous collective efforts of young Wikimedians to promote open knowledge. For more details, see meta page.

Year 2023

Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos at Imo State Network 2023

Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2023 at Imo State Network is an online campaign where Wikipedians in Imo state add photos to articles lacking images. This is to promote the use of digital media files collected from various photography contests, organized by the Wikimedia community, on Wikipedia article pages. These photos improve readers experience, illustrate content, and make articles engaging. The campaign would also help sharpen the skills of new and existing editors. For more details, see event meta page.

Wiki For Human Rights 2023 at Imo State Network

The WikiForHumanRights campaign is aimed at creating and improving topics centered around human rights to Wikipedia and it's sister projects. For more details about the event, see meta page and dashboard

Year 2024

Wiki Loves Africa 2024

Wiki Loves Africa is an annual event that provides a platform for Wikimedians to capture images, audio, and videos in line with a defined theme. The WLA 2024 theme, "Africa creates" which we engaged in was aimed at enhancing Wikimedia platforms with a vivid representation of the creative tapestry unique to Imo State, fostering a more comprehensive and diverse global showcase. By encouraging documentation of local creations, innovations, and contributions through photowalks and tours, the event not only showcases the richness of Imo State's cultural landscape but also contributes to a broader understanding of Africa's creative diversity on the global stage. For more details, see the meta page.

WikiVibrance International Youth Day 2024

The International Youth Day (IYD), celebrated annually on August 12, provides a unique opportunity to highlight and amplify the voices, actions, and initiatives of young people worldwide. The main goal of IYD is to draw attention to the issues faced by youth, celebrate their achievements, and encourage their meaningful engagement in various spheres of life. In line with WikiVibrance objectives, we focused on Igbo Wikipedia for this Campaign. See meta page and outreach dashboard for more details.

Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos at Imo State Network 2024

Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos Contest in Nigeria is an annual campaign where Wikipedians in Nigeria add photos to articles lacking images. This is to promote the use of digital media files collected from various Wikimedia photography contests, organized by the Wikimedia community, on Wikipedia article pages. Photos improve readers' experience, illustrate content, and make articles engaging. The campaign would also help sharpen the skills of new and existing editors. For more details, see event meta page.

Wiki For Human Rights 2024 at Imo State Network

The Wiki4HumanRights Campaign, Imo State is a transformative project focused on sustainability in South Eastern Nigeria, particularly in the field of agriculture. Recognizing the critical role that agriculture plays in the economy and sustenance of Imo State, this initiative seeks to bridge information gaps and enhance the capacity of farmers and agricultural stakeholders. For more detials, see meta page.

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  Event graphic flier
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  Participants during the in-person event
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  Technical session at the physical event
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  Technical session at the physical event 02
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  Training session at the physical event 03

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women at Imo State Network 2024

On November 25th each year, the world observes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This project focuses on enhancing articles related to domestic violence, sexual harassment, rape, female genital mutilation, and human trafficking, as well as creating Wikidata entries for activists and advocates of this cause. It also aims to raise awareness of a world where women and girls can live without fear or violence—a world where gender equality is realized, and human rights are upheld. See meta page for more details and contributions.

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  Group photo after the event
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  Refreshments ongoing during the event
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  Group photo after the event 02

Year 2025

Wiki Loves Africa 2025

The Wiki Loves Africa campaign 2025 with the theme "Farm to Plate" focused on curating and contributing content that portrays agricultural practices, farm products, food processing, and/or the entire process of food production and consumption. These includes photos, videos, and audio recordings. The campaign helped to increase the visibility and understanding of African cultures. See meta page for more details.

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  Photo session of students and agriculturist at Speculate Farm Imo State
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  Members of the Wikimedia Imo Network at Speculate Farm for the Wiki Loves Africa 2025
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  Photo session of participants having lunch
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  Lunch with participants after the photo walk

Year 2026

Wiki Loves Africa 2026

Wikimedia Nigeria Imo State Network Wiki Loves Africa 2026 provides a platform for Wikimedians in Imo State to capture images, audio, and videos that reflect the WLA 2026 theme, "Rites and Rituals." This initiative encourages participants to document ceremonies, traditions, and everyday practices that shape cultural identity across communities. From rites of passage such as birth, marriage, and funerals, to religious observances, cultural festivals, masquerades, and daily routines, the event seeks to highlight how rituals express shared values, heritage, and social connections. see Meta page for more details.

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  Wiki loves Africa photo walk in imo state network.
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  Wiki loves Africa photo walk in imo state network.
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  Wiki loves Africa photo walk in imo state network.
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  Wiki loves Africa photo walk in imo state network.

1Lib1Ref 2026 At Wikimedia Nigeria Imo State Network

The #1Lib1Ref campaign is a global movement focused on strengthening Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects through the addition of reliable references and citations. It encourages learning, amplifies underrepresented voices, and promotes the sharing of knowledge and stories across Wikimedia platforms. The campaign also provides contributors with an opportunity to improve the accuracy, credibility, and accessibility of free knowledge for people around the world. see Meta page for more details.

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WPWP 2026 At Wikimedia Nigeria Imo State Network

Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2026 At Wikimedia Nigeria Imo State Network is an annual campaign where Wikipedians in Imo State contribute by adding images to Wikipedia articles that lack visuals. The initiative encourages the use of digital media files gathered through various Wikimedia photography contests, organized by the global Wikimedia community. By adding relevant photos, the campaign improves the quality of articles, enriches the reader's experience, and makes the content more engaging. see Meta page

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Members

1. Ptinphusmia (talk) 17:38,19 June 2020 (UTC)
2. Obuezie (talk) 18:43, 19 June 2020 (UTC)
3. ifylucky (talk) 18:50,19 June 2020 (UTC)
4. Chiinobis (talk) 18:58,19 June 2020 (UTC)
5. Omorodion1 (talk) 18:11, 19 June 2020 (UTC)
6. LovelyChizzy (talk) 21:50, 19 June 2020 (UTC)
7. Ngostary2k (talk) 20:12, 19 June 2020 (UTC)
8. Dolphyb (talk) 23:35, 21 June 2020 (UTC)
9. Oby Ezeilo (talk) 21:52, 23 June 2020 (UTC)
10. vwagwu (talk) 21:53, 23 June 2020 (UTC)
11. Mbagwu francisca (talk) 21:56, 23 June 2020 (UTC)
12. Okikejohnpaul (talk) 08:26, 24 June 2020 (UTC)
13. Jordan Okoro (talk) 11:17, 24 June 2020 (UTC)
14. CHINENNIE (talk) 19:49, 24 June 2020 (UTC)
15. Omoba Yusuf (talk) 20:00, 24 June 2020 (UTC)
16. Obinna Junior (talk) 22:40, 24 June 2020 (UTC)
17. Bellapotter2016 (talk) 9:54, 25 June 2020 (UTC)
18. Queenini (talk) 14:15, 25 June 2020 (UTC)
19. TITUSABLAZE (talk) 6:27, 25 June 2020 (UTC)
20. Jenosmog (talk) 20:35, 25 June 2020 (UTC)
21. Joschuks (talk) 8:28, 23 June 2020 (UTC)
22. Kelemaryann (talk) 17:50, 26 June 2020 (UTC)
23. Cynthianma (talk) 17:54, 26 June 2020 (UTC)
24. Ladyluchi (talk) 17:38, 19 June 2020 (UTC)
25. Ucheezotic (talk) 22:30, 22 July 2020 (UTC)
26. King ChristLike (talk) 05:42, 20 October 2020 (UTC)
27. Stanley Luthor (talk) 08:26, 20 October 2020 (UTC)
28. JadePhenom (talk) 08:18, 20 October 2020 (UTC)
29. Annakene17 (talk) 09:26, 20 October 2020 (UTC)
30. Manuel Mezie (talk) 10:06, 20 October 2020 (UTC)
31. Annybeth01 (talk) 10:14, 20 October 2020 (UTC)
32. Chukwumezie Melvin Oliver (talk) 11:08, 20 October 2020 (UTC)
33. Judethedeus (talk) 11:49, 20 October 2020 (UTC)
34. Ambassador Sam (talk) 7:49, 20 October 2020 (UTC)
35. Fabxandy (talk) 7:51, 20 October 2020 (UTC)
36. McLuck Phoebe (talk) 7:32, 21 October 2020 (UTC)
37. Koby Davyd (talk) 7:34, 21 October 2020 (UTC)
38. Kele wright (talk) 1:00, 21 October 2020 (UTC)
39. UruVice (talk) 15:02, 8 November 2020 (UTC)
40. Sunnylenz (talk) 22:27, 20 October 2020 (UTC)
41. Ifeanyi Aim (talk) 7:58, 25 October 2020 (UTC)
42. BennyLite (talk) 7:59, 25 October 2020 (UTC)
43. Emmanuel Obiajulu (talk) 09:57, 4 February 2021 (UTC)
44. EmmanuelUkaigwe (talk) 22:28, 8 February 2021 (UTC)
45. Lillian Felix C (talk) 04:26, 13 February 2021 (UTC)
46. Enkay Emezie (talk) 7:14, 13 February 2021 (UTC)
47. Chika21 (talk) 13:50, 16 February 2021 (UTC)
48. Wendy Moon (talk) 13:52, 16 February 2021 (UTC)
49. Sommy kemdi (talk) 14:04, 16 February 2021 (UTC)
50. Francisko Socrates (talk) 15:52, 16 February 2021 (UTC)
51. Favourb273 (talk) 15:56, 16 February 2021 (UTC)
52. Emmyb45 (talk) 15:59, 16 February 2021 (UTC)
53. Collyama (talk) 7:16, 16 February 2021 (UTC)
54. Angelo Cloudhead (talk) 1:34, 18 February 2021 (UTC)
55. Alpha Prodigy (talk) 08:58, 18 February 2021 (UTC)
56. Emmanuel Bliss (talk) 10:25, 21 February 2021 (UTC)
57. Lucius Onye (talk) 07:43, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
58. Khryseuph (talk) 20:29, 11 April 2021 (UTC)
59. Chiziqa (talk) 5:33, 27 April 2021 (UTC)
60. Onwuka Glory (talk) 13:14, 4 February 2023 (UTC)
61. Aminwa 21 (talk) 08:49, 30 May 2025 (UTC)
62. Wmbata (talk) 10:20, 11 July 2026 (UTC)