ABDUL RAHMAN HAMIDU

Co-Founder, Ghana Wiki Connect

ABOUT ME

Abdul Rahman Hamidu is a dynamic advocate hailing from the Northern Region of Ghana, with Tamale as my hometown. I possess a deep-seated passion for the realms of Tourism, Technology, and Research.

My wanderlust knows no bounds, and I thrive on my love for travel, venturing far and wide to discover new horizons and cultures. My insatiable curiosity and innate desire to collaborate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds form the cornerstone of my work.

In essence, Abdul Rahman Hamidu is a rising star who bridges the worlds of tourism, technology, and research while embodying the spirit of global interconnectedness through my love for travel and cross-cultural engagement.

My role at the National Identification Authority has led me across all 16 regions of Ghana, including locations where vehicles struggle to access. These are remote areas devoid of telecommunication networks and electricity. In fulfilling my duties, I've journeyed to these far-flung areas of Ghana to collect biometric data from citizens, ensuring their registration onto the national identity database, and issuing them with a national identity card.

What I Do

As a dedicated Wikimedian, my work centers around promoting knowledge sharing, digital literacy, and cultural preservation through Wikimedia projects. I actively engage with the community to organize workshops, training sessions, and outreach activities, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. By leading initiatives like Ghana Wiki Connect, which I co-founded, I strive to empower individuals to contribute to Wikimedia projects, enriching the global repository of free knowledge. Previously, I served as the Communication and Social Media Officer/Manager for the Moore Wikimedia Community, where I successfully organized impactful workshops and Editathons, such as the "World Heritage in Danger" project and the "Parliament of Ghana Article Writing Contest," which focused on creating and improving articles about past and present members of parliament. These initiatives significantly enhanced community engagement and participation while contributing valuable content to Wikimedia projects.

Currently, I facilitate both online and in-person workshops and take active roles in planning events for the Ghana Wiki Connect community. Beyond my work with Wikimedia, I am also a Finance Assistant with the USAID/PMI Evolve Ghana Project and serve as a Mobile Registration Workstation Officer (MRWO) at the National Identification Authority in the Savanna Region of Ghana. Additionally, I am a graphic designer, computer enthusiast, and entrepreneur.

My efforts also involve building partnerships, advocating for open access, and supporting new contributors in their Wikimedia journey. Through my work, I aim to create lasting impacts on both local and global scales, connecting people with seasoned Wikimedians and providing opportunities for learning and growth within the Wikimedia movement.

Contact Me on:

Whatsapp: +233240100289

@cdilalo on Twitter

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