Train the Trainers Nigeria Program/Akwa-Ibom

Train the Trainer Program Train the Trainers Nigeria (TTTNG) is an iniatiative of the Wikimedia Usergroup Nigeria to groom leaders and members of the various Wikimedia Nigeria's hubs/clubs in Nigeria.

2024 event details are here Date: 2024

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Akwa-Ibom

WUGN is going to organize the Train-the-Trainer for South South Nigeria on 24th, 25th and 26th October 2024.

Objectives

• To groom the active Wikimedians from various South South Nigeria communities as trainers;
• To inculcate the movement values and collaborative spirit among the Nigerian communities;
• To support the process of transforming volunteer contributing in individual capacity into a leader working closely with various communities at Nigeria and global level.

Event details

• Dates: 24th and 25th October 2024 (Participants outside the host city are expected to reach by 5 pm on 23rd i.e. Day 0).
• Place: Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
• Venue: TBD via email to selected participants.

Eligibility criteria

• Any active Wikimedian from South south Nigeria, contributing to any Nigeria language Wikimedia project (including English) is eligible to apply.
• An editor with at least 300 edits before 1st September 2024.
• Anyone who has an interest to conduct offline/real-life Wiki events and to train others.
• Note: anyone who has already participated in an earlier iteration of TTT, cannot apply.

Support

• Travel support will be provided to participants.
• Accommodation will be provided to participants outside Akwa ibom state.
• Technical provisions like internet and food will be provided.

Code of Conduct

Please read and follow the Code of Conduct (COC) during the event. The link is here

Registration

There are a few steps:

1. Please fill this form to show your interest to join. The last date of signing up is the 8th of October , 2024 Please fill the form in details.
2. You may post on your project group about the application. A post may look like (example) "Hello, I am interested to participate in WUGN TTT SS 2024, and I have applied for the same. So far I have been working on "this", "this". I wish to learn "A", "B"."
   Post on groups is not mandatory, but it will be great to see applications which are discussed/endorsed by the communities.
3. In an effort to encourage participation from women, at least 25% of the participants at TTT SS 2024 would comprise of women Wikimedians.

Timeline

• 28 September: Announcement of TTT SS registration.
• Till 8 October : Application closes
• By 12 October: Selection of the participants and announcement by mail
• Till 16 October: Confirmation from participants.
• 18 October to 20: Logistics, transport booking
• Main event : 24 & 25 October 2024

Event agenda

Day 1 (Thursday, 24 October)

S.No	Duration	Description	Resource Person/Moderator
1	9:00 - 9:30	TTT Intro and welcoming participants	Olushola
2	9:30 - 9:50	WUGN Works and plans	Kayode
3	9:50 - 10:20	Group activity and discussion about the activities happening in their local communities	WUGN team
4	10:20 - 11:30	Wikimedians Motivations and Challenges to Contribute	Kayode
	11:30 - 11:50	Tea break
5	11:50 - 01:00	NPOV & Verifiability, Notability	Ayokanmi
6	01:00 - 02:00	Why your articles get deletedː Writing quality articles	RB, VDW, Medi
	02:00 - 02:40	Lunch break
7	02:40 - 03:50	Desirable Attributes for Accomplished Wikipedia Editors	Ayokanmi
8	03:50 - 04:50	Revolving cafe - Wikidata, Copyright, Wikisource, Research & documentation	WUGN team

Day 2 (Friday, 25 October)

S.No	Duration	Description	Resource Person/Moderator
9	09:00 - 9:50	Reflection/Desirable attributes for accomplished editor	Ayokanmi
9	09:50 - 10:50	Quick understanding of important things: Global metrics, X Tools, P&E dashboard	Adetola
10	10:50 - 11:30	Presentation of group activity	WUGN team
	11:30 - 11:50	Tea break
10	11:50 - 01:00	Leadership perspective	Kayode
11	01:00 - 02:00	Wikimedia Nigeria Community Grants and Various Funding Opportunities for Wikimedians to Make More Impact	Medi
	02:00 - 02:40	Lunch break
12	02:40 - 03:30	Basics of conducting an edit a thon	Ayokanmi
13	3ː30 - 04:00	Action plan, Feedback	WUGN team
14	04:00 - 07:30	Field visit cum photo-walk	All delegates

FAQ

• Are you hosting TTT in every state in Nigeria?

No. We will be hosting it base on geaographical location i.e for North east, south south, North Central e.t.c

• I am from neighboring State away from the South south. Can I apply for this event?

No. This event is for Wikimedians from South south Nigeria only.

• Will travel and accommodation be taken care of?

Yes, for participants outside the host city

• Can I join for 1 day, instead of all 2 days?

Partial participation is not possible.

• I do not have a laptop, can you arrange a laptop which I'll use during the event?

We'll try, after the selection is confirmed, please let us know but particpants with laptop will be priotitized.

• Can I bring my friend(s)?

No, please.

Please feel free to ask question(s) on the talk page

Event Report

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Participants

No.	Username	Wikimedia Community/ Location	Attended?
1	Andikan Efiok Eduok	Akwa Ibom	Yes
2	Idoghor Melody	Delta	Yes
3	Kuuzy	Akwa Ibom	Yes
4	Reading Beans	Cross River	Yes
5	Vanderwaalforces	Edo	Yes
6	Orokbest1	Akwa Ibom	Yes
7	Samdonnish	Akwa Ibom	Yes
8	Sosoconnect	Akwa Ibom	Yes
9	Utibe Noah Silas	Akwa Ibom	Yes
10	Ugwulebo	Rivers	Yes
11	nubelbariloe	Rivers	Yes
12	mosesumoh	Akwa Ibom	Yes
13	Stargurl2024	Akwa Ibom	Yes
14	Wilhelmmarvel	Rivers	Yes
15	Sharon Walson	Bayelsa	Yes
16	Oyinlola5	Akwa Ibom	Yes
17	Itorob	Akwa Ibom	Yes
18	Sylvaline39	Rivers	Yes
19	Oyinmiebi	Bayelsa	Yes
20	Simon ojelabi	Rivers	Yes
21	Offi_gems	Edo	Yes
22	Confichichi99	Akwa Ibom	Yes