Dear Wikimedians, Following the success of our WikiGap Nigeria 2025 campaign, which brought together editors across languages, featured notable Nigerian women in high-level conversations, and significantly improved the representation of Nigerian women online, we are excited to build on that momentum in 2026. Read highlights from the 2025 campaign on Diff here <https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/06/04/bridging-the-gender-gap-celebrating-the-success-of-the-2025-wikigap-nigeria-program-by-the-wikimedia-ug-nigeria/> .
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, the Wikimedia User Group Nigeria proudly announces WikiGap Nigeria 2026, our annual flagship initiative dedicated to amplifying the visibility of Nigerian women across Wikimedia platforms. Since 2018, we have organised WikiGap Nigeria in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden in Abuja <https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/nigeria-abuja/> and other women-focused organisations. The 2026 edition aligns with the IWD theme: “Give to Gain.” There are several pathways to participate: 1. Contribute to the March Wikipedia Campaign (1–31 March 2026). - Create or improve articles about notable Nigerian women - Contribute in Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, English or other language Wikipedia. - Outstanding contributors will be recognised and rewarded Register and find the Meta page here <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiGap_Nigeria_Online_Challenge/2026>. 2. Capacity Development Initiative 1. Attend the Capacity-Building Training (8 April 2026 - Abuja). In collaboration with Girls Voices Initiative <https://girls-voices.org/> (Host Partner – Abuja) and African Wiki Women <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Wiki_Women/en> (Content-Facilitating Partner): Participants will gain practical editing skills and confidence to contribute effectively. Know a woman in Abuja? Encourage her to register here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_9e8ZARQ4BLq64gayfVyxOnEvG75pzlbJ-XBcFcV66PFyXQ/viewform?usp=header> . 2. Engage in a 3-Month Mentorship Programme. The trained women participants will receive continued guidance, editorial support, and peer learning to ensure sustained impact and long-term engagement coordinated by African Wiki Women. 3. Share Your Story on WFM 91.7 FM. Selected women will feature live on Women FM 91.7 <https://wfm917.com/>, Nigeria’s only female-focused radio station, reflecting on the IWD 2026 theme, “Give to Gain.” Do you know any women? Let them fill out the form to have them nominated here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOU307YwOyvW5TBiqvCyZp7dCyLIrx3_rVjRjqMaAjDJgLzw/viewform?usp=publish-editor> . This will also be followed by a capacity-building training session for WFM 91.7 staff and guests at the station's Lagos studio. 4. Attend the High-Level Symposium (9 April 2026). Hosted at the residence of the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, this special gathering will feature: - A panel of notable Nigerian women will reflect their perspectives on the theme of IWD 2026. - Recognition of outstanding contributors from the WikiGap contest. - Presentation of WikiGap Nigeria’s impact journey since 2018. Register here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUpYqMDerU6Jhy7CRczOD1xgUd-iTZMpP-6d6NeRElkfTaEw/viewform?usp=header> to attend. Give to gain. Document her story. Close the gap. We warmly invite individuals, affiliates, user groups, and partners across Africa and the global Wikimedia movement to collaborate and amplify this campaign. Together, we can transform visibility into equity. Best regards, Ayokanmi Oyeyemi, Programs Director Wikimedia Usergroup Nigeria
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