Celebrating Nigeria's Indigenous Identity on Wikimedia/Overview & Training schedule

Overview

This project aims to fill an important gap by creating and sharing knowledge about Nigerian names, their meanings, pronunciation, and cultural significance. By doing so, we can challenge common misconceptions and encourage a more thoughtful understanding of Nigerian names and the rich cultural heritage they represent.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to promote equity and inclusivity in the digital space, empowering Nigerian communities to take the lead in correcting the mispronunciation of their indigenous names. It will help others appreciate the proper etiquette and deeper cultural significance behind these names. By celebrating Nigeria’s indigenous identity on Wikimedia platforms, we can foster cultural exchange, bridge divides, and ensure that future generations have access to accurate and meaningful information about Nigerian names and traditions.

The key goals of this project include:

Creating and sharing content on Wikipedia and Wikidata about Nigerian names.
Promoting linguistic diversity and supporting the preservation of indigenous languages.
Accurately representing Nigerian cultures and identities online.

Through these efforts, WikiNaijaNames can play a vital role in preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage, while also promoting diversity and inclusion in the digital world.

Training Schedule


Date	Type of event	meeting link and passcode	Venue/Time	Recording & Slides	Details
04/10/2024	Virtual Launch & Introduction to Wikipedia	Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 825 1901 4268 Passcode: 788526	Zoom & 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC	Introduction to Wikipedia slides	Moderator: Miracle James Trainer: Barakat Adegboye Facilitators: Linason Blessing, Rhoda James, Bukola James Support: Iwuala Lucy, Ramatu Haliru, Marvelous, Agnes Abah
05/10/2024	Virtual Launch & Introduction to Wikipedia	Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 862 6855 6163 Passcode: 659223	Zoom & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC	To be updated	Moderator: Miracle James Trainer: Barakat Adegboye Facilitators: Linason Blessing, Rhoda James, Bukola James Support: Iwuala Lucy, Ramatu Haliru, Marvelous, Agnes Abah
11/10/2024	Wikidata Traning	Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 872 4880 1302 Passcode: 058367	Zoom & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC	To be updated	Moderator: Miracle James Trainer: Rhoda James Facilitators: Linason Blessing, Barakat Adegboye, Bukola James Support: Iwuala Lucy, Ramatu Haliru, Marvelous, Agnes Abah
01/11/2024	First Wikimedia Commons Training	Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 839 1603 9197 Passcode: 428424	Zoom & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC	To be updated	Moderator: Miracle James Trainer: Romeo Ronald Facilitators: Linason Blessing, Barakat Adegboye, Bukola James, Rhoda James Support: Iwuala Lucy, Ramatu Haliru, Marvelous, Agnes Abah
02/11/2024	Second Wikimedia Commons Training	Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 898 7893 0480 Passcode: 993765	Zoom & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC	To be updated	Moderator: Miracle James Trainer: Romeo Ronald Facilitators: Linason Blessing, Barakat Adegboye, Bukola James, Rhoda James Support: Iwuala Lucy, Ramatu Haliru, Marvelous, Agnes Abah