What is Wikimedia Nigeria Foundation?

Wikimedia Nigeria Foundation (Wikimedia User Group Nigeria) is the officially recognized affiliate of the Wikimedia Foundation in Nigeria. Founded in 2015, it empowers Nigerian communities to contribute to Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata, with special focus on indigenous Nigerian languages including Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Tyap.

Is Wikimedia Nigeria affiliated with the global Wikimedia Foundation?

Yes. Wikimedia Nigeria Foundation is an officially recognized country user group and chapter affiliate of the global Wikimedia Foundation based in San Francisco, United States. It adheres to the movement charter, open knowledge mission, and international affiliate standards.

How can I join Wikimedia Nigeria as a member?

Anyone interested in free knowledge and open culture can join Wikimedia Nigeria by applying through the official Member Portal at https://wikimedia.org.ng/get-involved/join-us. Membership categories include Student Membership (₦1,000/year) and Regular Membership (₦2,000/year), which grant voting rights, community participation, and digital membership ID cards.

What indigenous Nigerian languages are supported by Wikimedia Nigeria?

Wikimedia Nigeria actively supports content creation, translation, and community editing for major Nigerian languages on Wikipedia, including Yoruba Wikipedia (yo.wikipedia.org), Hausa Wikipedia (ha.wikipedia.org), Igbo Wikipedia (ig.wikipedia.org), and Tyap Wikipedia, as well as incubators for other indigenous languages.

What major programs and competitions does Wikimedia Nigeria organize?

Key initiatives organized by Wikimedia Nigeria include the annual Wiki Loves Africa (WLA) photo contest, Wiki Loves Monuments (WLM), GLAM Nigeria partnerships with libraries and archives, university WikiFan Clubs, Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom educator training, and regular edit-a-thons across Nigerian states.

How do I access the Wikimedia Nigeria Member Portal and ID Card?

Registered members can log in to the official Member Portal at https://wikimedia.org.ng/portal to access their digital verified membership card with QR verification, pay annual financial dues, participate in elections and governance, and engage in community discussion threads.

Where is Wikimedia Nigeria headquarters located and how can I contact them?

Wikimedia Nigeria Foundation is headquartered at Taewoo House, 13 Alimosho Rd, off Alaguntan, Alimosho, Lagos State, Nigeria (Postal Code: 100275). Official contact is available via email at info@wikimedia.org.ng and phone at +234 816 735 2512.

Does Wikimedia Nigeria write Wikipedia articles for pay or offer PR promotions?

No. In strict compliance with the Wikimedia Foundation Terms of Use, movement ethics, and the Neutral Point of View (NPOV) policy, Wikimedia Nigeria does not offer paid editing or promotional services. All activities focus on volunteer capacity development, public education, and open cultural preservation.

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Grassroots Leadership

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Our network of volunteer leaders and club executives coordinate meetups, photo walks, and editing workshops across Nigerian universities and regional hubs.

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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.

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Formal Cooperation

Institutional Alliances & Cultural Partners

Collaborating with premier universities, national repositories, and educational bodies to curate and protect Nigeria’s cultural memory.

Initiate Institutional Partnership

UI Est. 1948

University of Ibadan

Premier Research University

GLAM & Research Fellowships

Academic Partner

UNILORIN Est. 1975

University of Ilorin

Federal University

Pioneering Campus Fan Club

Active Campus Hub

NLN Est. 1964

National Library of Nigeria

Apex Cultural Depository

Cultural Archive Digitization

National Heritage Ally

WMF San Francisco, USA

Wikimedia Foundation

Global Movement Support

Governance & Grant Support

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