Dagbani Wikimedians User Group Holds an End-Of-Year Get-Together and Awards Ceremony

January 16, 2024

On the evening of Saturday, December 23, 2023, Dagbani Wikimedians User Group hosted an end-of-year get-together and awards ceremony. The occasion marked the end of a year full of commitment, teamwork, and noteworthy accomplishments within the active Dagbani Wikimedians User Group communities.

The programme held at UDS Guest House in Dungu brought together some community members from the five communities (Dagbani, Gurene, Kusaal, Dagaare, and Moore). The night started with an opening prayer from a community member and a welcome address from the project manager of the user group, Mr. Rasheed Yussif. He also introduced the team members from the five communities. Members of the various communities who were present also had the opportunity to introduce themselves.



The Year-in-Review Presentation, delivered by co-leaders from various communities, provided a comprehensive overview of the year's activities, achievements, and challenges, as well as their plans for 2024. Mr. Daniel Abugre Anyorigya presented on behalf of the Gurene community, Mr. Zakaria Tunsung on behalf of Dagaare, Mr. Rafiu Fusieni on behalf of Moore, Mr. Isaac Awinimi on behalf of Kusaal, and Mr. Fuseini Mugisu Suhiyini on behalf of Dagbani. The challenges that cut across the communities during the presentation were members not having internet access to aid in active editing and the plea to increase the number of editors for the various communities. There was a cultural display by the Tahama Cultural Group, which is a dance group based in Tamale.



We had representatives from some of our partner organisations (Sagani TV, LDP, and DTA) who have helped us carry out our work in 2023 successfully. They gave their solidarity messages and pledged to continue to support us in any way they could to help us put our languages on the map.

The main activity for the night was awarding the active editors from the five communities. The award categories include Best Male Wikimedian of the Year for each community; Best Female Wikimedian of the Year for each community; and Overall Wikimedian of the Year.

For the Dagaare Community, Umar Asiya was the Best Female Wikimedian of the Year, and Linus Konkor was the Best Male Wikimedian of the Year. Ragadawu Alhassan was the Best Female Wikimedian of the Year, and Issahaku Tidoo Abass was the Best Male Wikimedian of the Year for the Dagbani Community.

In the Kusaal community, Best Male Wikimedian and Best Female Wikimedian of the Year were awarded to Abande Agurwin Isaac and Anaba Hannah, respectively. Issahaku Abdul Razak got the Best Male Wikimedian of the Year, and Issahaku Sumaya got the Best Female Wikimedian of the Year for the Moore Community.



For the Gurene Community, Akabare Augustina was awarded the Best Female Wikimedian of the Year, and Ayeera Iddrisu Baba was awarded the Best Male Wikimedian of the Year. These awardees took home a certificate and a brand new Infinix phone, which will help them contribute more to Wikimedia projects.

User: SIR SUCCESS (NAA JAHINFO) was the Overall Wikimedian of the Year (2023). He said, “This honour is a testament to the dedication, perseverance, and passion invested in contributing to the Wikimedia community and making knowledge accessible to all.”



“This recognition serves as a reminder of the impact that collective efforts can achieve. I'm inspired to continue contributing meaningfully, uplifting information accessibility, and inspiring others in the Wikimedia community.” Sir Success took home a brand new detachable laptop and a citation.



The MCs for the night were Mr. Musah Fuseini and Ms. Ruth Abugpoka Ayorigya.

Below are links to the various community reports for 2023:

Gurene Wikimedia Community
Dagaare Wikimedia Community
Kussal Wikimedia Community
Dagbani Wikimedia Community
Moore Wikimedia Community