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Wikimedia User Group Nigeria (WUGN) partner International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI)

By Ayokanmi Oyeyemi • October 14, 2026 • 131 views
Wikimedia User Group Nigeria (WUGN) partner International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI)

Wikimedia User Group Nigeria (WUGN) has officially partnered with the International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI), a UNESCO Category 2 Institute established by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Under an MoU signed on 2 October 2026, WUGN will serve as IMILI's Knowledge and Programme Partner for an initial 2-year term.

Together, we will collaborate across 6 key areas:

  • Research & knowledge sharing
  • Capacity building
  • Advocacy & public engagement
  • Resource mobilisation
  • Gender equality & inclusion
  • Regional & international cooperation

This partnership brings Wikimedia's open knowledge expertise to IMILI's work in strengthening information integrity, tackling misinformation, and improving digital competencies across Nigeria and Africa.

More updates coming soon!

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