Championing Free Knowledge & Open Heritage Across Nigeria
Wikimedia User Group Nigeria is the officially recognized affiliate of the Wikimedia Foundation, dedicated to documenting Nigerian languages, cultures, and knowledge.
Advancing Radical Inclusion & Open Verification
Since our affiliate recognition in 2015, Wikimedia User Group Nigeria has pioneered digital knowledge creation across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. We empower educators, librarians, researchers, and indigenous language custodians to record oral histories, digitize historical archives, and expand encyclopedic coverage in Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Tyap, and Nigerian Pidgin.
We uphold the foundational Wikimedia principle of Neutral Point of View (NPOV), ensuring all documented content is backed by reliable citations and freely licensed under Creative Commons.
Our Measurable Movement Impact Across Nigeria
Source: Official Wikimedia Foundation & Meta-Wiki Annual Reports
Across English, Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa Wikipedias and sister projects
High-resolution photos, audio, and videos documenting Nigerian cultural heritage
Collegiate student hubs and volunteer networks across all geopolitical zones
Participants upskilled in digital literacy, neutral point of view, and open licensing
Our Decade of Open Knowledge Advocacy
Affiliate Recognition
Formally recognized by the Wikimedia Affiliations Committee (AffCom) as the official Nigerian user group.
GLAM Archival Partnership
Launched historical digitization alliances with the National Library of Nigeria and federal archival repositories.
Tertiary Fan Club Network
Established accredited campus fan clubs across premier Nigerian universities, onboarding thousands of student editors.
Incorporated Trusteeship
Formally incorporated under Nigerian law as an independent non-profit foundation with corporate governance.
Board of Trustees
Amb. Olushola Olaniyan
President of Wikimedia User Group Nigeria and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, leading strategic growth and partnerships for free knowledge in Nigeria.
Dr. Olatunde Isaac
Secretary to the Board of Trustees, guiding organizational governance and compliance.
Dr. Olujide Adeyinka Adenekan
Board member contributing strategic oversight and institutional development.
Mr. Livingstone Imonitie
Board member supporting community outreach and advocacy programs.
Executive Committee
Mrs. Omolayo Ogunsiji
Ayokanmi Oyeyemi
Ashioma Medi
Become a Custodian of Nigerian Free Knowledge
Whether you are researching indigenous histories, contributing photography to Wikimedia Commons, or founding a campus hub, our community provides the tools and network to make knowledge free.
