Gombe Network WUGN

The official account of Wikimedians in Gombe State, advancing open knowledge initiatives.

[Wikimedia User Group Nigeria @WikimediaNG]

WikiGap Nigeria 2026 is our annual initiative to celebrate and document the achievements of Nigerian women.

To mark International Women’s Day 2026, Wikimedia User Group Nigeria will roll out three key programmes to bridge the gender gap on Wikipedia and amplify Nigerian women’s stories:
🔹 March 1–31: Nationwide online campaign to create and improve articles about notable Nigerian women in English, Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo.
🔹 April 8 | Abuja: One-day capacity-building training for new female editors, followed by structured mentorship.
🔹 April 9: High-level symposium, “Give to Gain,” hosted at the Residence of the Swedish Embassy in Nigeria, featuring inspiring women leaders.

In partnership with the Swedish Embassy in Nigeria, Women FM 91.7, NAWOJ, Girls Voices Initiative, and Africa Wiki Women.

Let’s give to gain.
Let’s document her story.
Let’s close the gap. 💜

#wikigapnigeria2026 #iwd2026 #GiveToGain

[Halalboy𓃵 @Halalb0y]

Here's how I got to present my string art to our mummy @NOIweala the DG of World trade Organization at my prestigious Universities 45th convocation ceremony lecture.

Mama said and I quote, "Please tell your own story and let it be a story of success" this is me telling mine❤️

[Gombe Network WUGN @WikimediaGombe]

May this festive season bring you joy, good health, and renewed inspiration to share knowledge.

Thank you for your dedication to documenting our stories, culture, and heritage.

Wishing you a peaceful celebration and a more impactful year ahead!

#MerryChristmas

[Adedayo Victor @adedayo_viktor]

People from Ondo and Ekiti tend to hide their true identity behind the British-made Ile-Ife. In fact, 87% of the population in present-day Ondo and Ekiti are not Yoruba; they are entirely Edo. Most of their kings did not come from Ile-Ife but were ruled by princes from Benin.

[Gombe Network WUGN @WikimediaGombe]

Even a sentence added in your local language can save it from extinction.
Revive your roots - contribute to your local language Wiki today.

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#inspiremonday #mondaymindset #wikimotivation #reinventyourjounry

[Gombe Network WUGN @WikimediaGombe]

Happy Birthday, @muib_shefiu! 🎂🎉
Your dedication and contributions to the Wikimedia movement in Gombe & Nigeria inspire us all.
Wishing you joy, love, and a wonderful celebration today. Cheers to you, Shefiu! 🥂

#wikibirthday #wikimediagombe #wikicelebrate

[Wikimedia User Group Nigeria @WikimediaNG]

🎉 Congrats to the top contributors of the 1LIB1REF Campaign in June 2025🎉

Muhdavdullah 1st
Pharouqenr 2nd
Aderiqueza 3rd

for leading the charge in adding reliable citations to Wikipedia articles without references!

As part of the global #1Lib1Ref campaign, your efforts by adding reliable sources helped make open knowledge more accurate and trustworthy.

Thank you for supporting the Wikimedia movement in Nigeria and beyond! 🇳🇬📚
#WikimediaNG
#OpenKnowledge 
#1Lib1Ref2025

[Gombe Network WUGN @WikimediaGombe]

we engaged librarians and information professionals on how to improve Wikipedia with reliable sources.

Let’s keep closing the knowledge gaps, one reference at a time! 🔍

#1Lib1Ref #wikigombe #gombenetwork #GLAM

[Gombe Network WUGN @WikimediaGombe]

New week, fresh energy! 💪
We're excited to share that we recently held an impactful #1Lib1Ref in-person training on 26th June 2025 at the FCE (T) Gombe Library 📚🎉. As part of our ongoing participation in the #1Lib1Ref2025 campaign...
#1Lib1Ref #wikigombe #gombenetwork #GLAM

[Wikimedia User Group Nigeria @WikimediaNG]

📸 Picture of the Day | Wiki Loves Earth in Nigeria 2025

An early morning shot that captures a refreshing tier of Olumirin Waterfall in Erin ljesha, Osun State, Nigeria, showing water cascading over moss-covered rocks within a dense, green forest.

📷 Photographer: Timiadekola, CC BY-SA 4.0

🔗 View on Wikimedia Commons https://t.co/bwu9vg5FdX

The campaign is ongoing!
Contribute here: https://t.co/iJ05zmpqWK

#wikilovesearth #wlenigeria #nigeria #openknowledge

[Gombe Network WUGN @WikimediaGombe]

NOTE:
You're expected to use the citation needed tool to search for articles needing citations and fix 10 Citation tags between 1PM - 10PM.

The first person to fix 10 Citation tags in between wins 10k while others get consolation prizes.
#1lib1ref #1lib1ref2025

[Gombe Network WUGN @WikimediaGombe]

ONLINE EDIT-A-THON
Get Ready for today's (29th June) online edit-a-thon on 1Lib1Ref starting 1 PM to 10 PM (WAT).
First person to fix 10 Citation Needed tags wins NGN10,000 GIFTS 🎁
Register with the link below 👇🏾 to be eligible
https://t.co/nLJCdPdk4K
#1lib1ref #1lib1ref2025

[Gombe Network WUGN @WikimediaGombe]

4 Days Before the End of 1Lib1Ref 2025 - June 30.
Join us in improving the reliability of Hausa and English language Wikipedia by adding missing references to articles that need them.
📚 One Librarian, One Reference - can make all the difference!
Register https://t.co/nLJCdPdk4K

[Gombe Network WUGN @WikimediaGombe]

Let’s work together to bridge knowledge gaps and uphold the values of free, open, and reliable information. An opportunity to win merchandise from the 1Lib1Ref Campaign.

[Gombe Network WUGN @WikimediaGombe]

Are you a Librarian, Wikimedian, or Open Knowledge enthusiast? The #1Lib1Ref Campaign is back! From now until June 30, 2025, join us in improving the reliability of Hausa and English Wikipedia by adding missing references to articles that need them.
https://t.co/nLJCdPdk4K

[Gombe Network WUGN @WikimediaGombe]

Every reference you add helps make knowledge more verifiable, accessible, and trustworthy for everyone. Whether you’re new to editing or an experienced contributor, this is your chance to make a real impact.
One Librarian, One Reference - can make all the difference!
#1lib1ref

[Bembety @bembety24434]

@WikimediaGombe @WikimediaNG Taqabalallahu minna minkum saalihil 'aamal

[Gombe Network WUGN @WikimediaGombe]

As we celebrate this Eid Al-Adhah, wishing you all peace, joy, and blessings as we celebrate the spirit of sacrifice and togetherness.

#wikimediagombe #wikicelebrate #wugn #eidmubarak2025

[𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂__ @Edocentric_]

There are no Yoruba’s in Edo state

There are no Yoruba’s in Edo state

There are no Yoruba’s in Edo state

Edo state is made up of different tribe who share a common ancestors and speak a common language

Edo south is predominantly Edo
Edo Central Esan
Edo north - Owan, Afemai, Okpameri,Etuno,Enmwan
Akoko Edo speak 8 distinct dialect and none of them is Yoruba

This is the map of the western Edoid speaking people according to Thomas Northcote in 1915 gave us an insight on the map of were Edo land begins and were it end, places like Isua,Ijagba,uhobe{sobe} etc are edo speaking towns in Ondo state, like I said there are No yoruba people in Edo state: Uhobe {Sobe} was later added to Edo state in 1991 during the creation of Edo and delta state.

Ijagba wasn’t successful but they have a recognized Oba with the title “Odion logbo” and still refer to. Themselves as Edo people same thing goes to the isua people.

Edoid speaking people can be found in majority states like

Edo state
Delta state
Bayelsa state

In minority
Ondo state
Rivers state

It was against this backdrop ben Elugbe wrote letters to the ondo state govt for Edo language, to be taught in the edoid speaking area in 1989.

[Gombe Network WUGN @WikimediaGombe]

Wishing YOU ALL an accepted fast, blessings and happiness this Eid and beyond.