Event:Wiki Loves Monuments 2024 Campaign in Gombe Network

The Gombe Network is part of the community organizers for this year's Wiki Loves Monuments, an international photographic competition aimed at promoting historic sites around the world through Wikimedia projects, particularly Wikimedia Commons.

Calling all photographers and heritage enthusiasts across Gombe, Northeast Nigeria, and the entire country! From 1st to 30th September 2024, we invite you to showcase Nigeria’s rich heritage by submitting your photos of monuments. Not only will you share the beauty of Nigeria’s history with the world, but you also stand a chance to win prizes worth over $2,000.

Prizes

International

• 1st Prize €2,000
• 2nd Prize €1,500
• 3rd Prize €1,000

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National

• 1st Prize ₦150,000 + worth photography gadget voucher + T-shirts + digital certificate.
• 2nd Prize ₦100,000 + worth photography gadget voucher + T-shirts + digital certificate.
• 3rd Prize ₦50,000 + worth photography gadget voucher + T-shirts + digital certificate.
• 4th to 10th Prize ₦5,000 + worth photography gadget voucher + T-shirts + digital certificate (each).

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Gombe Network prize

• ₦15,000 voucher
• ₦10,000 voucher
• ₦5,000 voucher

How to Participate

• Registration: Create an account (Wikimedia), if you're new and don't have one already and register as a participant using the registration tab on the right-hand side above.
• Take Photos: Capture high-quality images of monuments across Nigeria. Whether it’s a well-known landmark or a hidden gem, every contribution helps.
• Submit Your Photos: Visit Wiki Loves Monuments Nigeria's submission portal on Wikimedia Commons and upload your images between September 1st and 30th.
• Description: It is very important to provide a description for your photos while uploading them, as it provides context and helps users understand the significance of the photo. In the case of a registered monument, write down what you photographed. Record the site's name, the monument ID, description, and date of photo.
• Originality: All images submitted must be the original work of the person uploading them. Images downloaded from the Internet or copyright images are NOT ACCEPTABLE.
• Maintain quality and Size: Ensure to maintain quality in the photo being uploaded, as low resolution might not be helpful during review stages.

By uploading your images, you help preserve and promote Nigeria’s history for everyone to explore and enjoy online. What You Can Win: Photographers stand a chance to win exciting prizes, with a total of $2,000 in rewards up for grabs for the best entries.

NOTE: Monuments eligible for submission include any recognized and unrecognized historic sites in Nigeria. This can be buildings, statues, landscapes, or cultural landmarks that have historical, architectural, or cultural significance.

Need help finding monuments? You can explore the official list of monuments in Nigeria here or contact the Gombe Network for guidance.

Training and upload-a-thon

• Office Hour:Online Session on the 26th of September to onboard first-time and returning participants with relevant information about the campaign and how they can effectively participate and provide best practices.
• Upload-a-thon: An in-person session will be held on the 29th to provide a guide for community members and photographers in uploading photos and sharing ideas. The venue will be communicated to registered Users (participants); hence, kindly verify the email provided while creating your Wikimedia account (username) to be able to receive communication from us.

Past winning photos

2019 - 2023

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  2023 International 1st Prize
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  2022 International 1st Prize
• 
  2021 International 1st Prize
• 
  2020 International 1st Prize
• 
  2019 International 1st Prize

• See all 2023 winning photos
• See all 2022 winning photos
• See all 2021 winning photos
• See all 2020 winning photos

National winning photos in Nigeria 2023

• 
  Ikija Central Mosque
  Photographer: Smilesnmore Digital Photography
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  Cathedral Church of Christ Marina, Lagos
  Photographer: Godiva Omoruyi
• 
  First Storey Building in Nigeria
  Photographer: Louis Gabriel Whenayon
• 
  National Theatre
  Photographer: Godiva Omoruyi
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  Ikom Old Bridge
  Photographer: Hadassah Photostorie group
• 
  St. Joseph Catholic Church, Uruan
  Photographer: Tifegraphy
• 
  Gombe Emir's Mosque
  Photographer: AminUsman
• 
  Kobiti Central Mosque
  Photographer: Dudman Visuals
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  National Theatre
  Photographer: Jeanios
• 
  Mary Slessor Statue, Calabar
  Photographer: Gifted Bitor