Facing the Challenges in Language Activism To every good cause, there are bound to be glitches to overcome. Some of the challenges I faced were at the onset of my career change. These challenges are categorized into 2 sets of individuals:

Mana Anyị Niile Na-Achọ Ofú Ihe We all are in this race together - of ensuring that Igbo language is not only revilitilzed but also sustained. When we all sum up our knowledge from various disciplines & professions, A preserves & sustained Igbo is birthed!

And this has kept me going in this field. So when next one blinks an eye on my career path, I inform them that revitalization of the Igbo language is not meant only for Igbo Professors! But to every one of us that IGBO is her identity. Ụbọchị Nta Ka Anyị Chụọ N'Owere Nchi

Ka ọnwa Ọgọọst mara anyị niile mma! August is here! Happy New Month to us!

Carving a Niche for the Nigerian Indigenous Languages in the Digital Space. Register for insightful sessions: eventbrite.com/e/nigerian-lan…

Wikimania Singapore 2023 🔥 Join us for an interactive Q&A Session on organizing Wiki Loves Monuments Campaign, the world's biggest Photograph Competition. Join us on 19th August from 04:25–04:45 @Room 311 for an interesting session on WLM. #WikimaniaSingapore2023 #WLM #WLM23

ỌMỌ YOÒBÁ Global Voices risingvoices Jaaklac iniciativa - mastodon.social/@jaaklac Policylab Africa Nigerian Languages Data & Sci-tech Conference 2023 Mmụta Dị Ụtọ Arojinle Fàbú Ìmọ̀-ìjìnlẹ̀ David Ifeoluwa Adelani 🇳🇬 Ibrahim Said Ahmad, PhD Chris Chinenye Emezue Olanrewaju Samuel Sọ́pụ̀rụ́ Égbōdò Nkọwa okwu Localization Lab @T21Century cornelius onanuga Folúkẹ́ Akínyẹmí Abideen Opeyemi OLASUPO Mazhun Hannatu Bilyaminu Sandra Ruhizi Salama Said Omar (S.SOA Snr) Àrẹ̀mú Adéọlá Jr. Justice Eneje (Ikenga | TribeChief) The Alkebulan Tribe Ozii Baba Anieto @Ajambele On the last day of the conference, we have a Nigerian Languages Data & Sci-tech Conference 2023 session by two young Nigerians Lucy Iwuala 🇳🇬🇦🇹🇪🇸🇲🇦🇿🇦🌏 & Franca Umasoye Igwe titled: Preserving the Nigerian Indigenous Languages through Digital Activism in the Face of Digital Dominance. They will be joined by the director of risingvoices.

Thank you GDG Owerri for having me as one of the speakers on Artificial Intelligence in Global Health Strengthening: Opportunities and Innovations, at the Google I/0 Extended Event Owerri '23. It’s a privilege indeed. #GoogleIOExtendedOwerri #artificialintelligence #globalhealth

Count Down!🔥 Dear WLM Shutterbugs, we invite you to visit the WLM 2023 page (bitly.ws/Sxy9) for updated information with regards to your organizing and participation. Looking forward to your amazing clicks that capture the tranquility of the relics! #WLM #WLM2023

African Language Digital Activism Jaaklac iniciativa - mastodon.social/@jaaklac ỌMỌ YOÒBÁ Global Voices risingvoices Policylab Africa Mmụta Dị Ụtọ Arojinle Fàbú Ìmọ̀-ìjìnlẹ̀ David Ifeoluwa Adelani 🇳🇬 Ibrahim Said Ahmad, PhD Chris Chinenye Emezue Olanrewaju Samuel Sọ́pụ̀rụ́ Égbōdò Nkọwa okwu Localization Lab @T21Century cornelius onanuga Folúkẹ́ Akínyẹmí Abideen Opeyemi OLASUPO Mazhun Hannatu Bilyaminu Sandra Ruhizi Àrẹ̀mú Adéọlá Jr. Justice Eneje (Ikenga | TribeChief) The Alkebulan Tribe Ozii Baba Anieto @Ajambele Lucy Iwuala 🇳🇬🇦🇹🇪🇸🇲🇦🇿🇦🌏 Franca Umasoye Igwe Watch recording of Nigerian Languages Data & Sci-tech Conference 2023 session: Preserving Nigerian Indigenous Languages through Digital Activism in in the Face of Digital Dominance youtu.be/4-9LaULrAMk?si… via YouTube risingvoices Lucy Iwuala 🇳🇬🇦🇹🇪🇸🇲🇦🇿🇦🌏 Franca Umasoye Igwe #NLDSTC

Incoming Virus In the shadow of uncertainty, I stand strong & true, Fighting for justice, for me and for you. Though today's verdict remains yet unknown, I'll leave behind a legacy that's eternally sewn. If d judiciary's blade should cut me deep, Remember, it's justice & change I fiercely seek.

Lucy Iwuala 🇳🇬🇦🇹🇪🇸🇲🇦🇿🇦🇰🇪🇨🇦🌏 du #Nigeria et Aristide kouame de la WikiCiv partagent leurs expériences sur la demande de financement (grants) avec les participants à la #wikiindaba2023. . . . #AfricanCommunity #FreeKnowledge #AgadirConference #wikimediafoundation #wikimediamorocco #kebetu

Promises of job opportunities to unfamiliar places with requests for secrecy can be a red flag for potential trafficking situations.

Sharing insights gained from being a Regional Grant Committee Team 🔥

And the 2023 #WikiIndaba Morocco Experience established my first WikiConference. Thanks to Wikimedia Igbo for the Sponsorship and Wiki Loves Monuments for the support. The path has been paved... 🔥

23 hearty cheers 🥂 to Wikipedia

Join us on the 20th of August as we explore the dynamics of language technology and identity in an ever-evolving digital space. Visit the conference page to register via lnkd.in/dQWdbrzs #languagematters #languagedynamism

Gradually Clearing Backlogs! 😊 After a long wait, finally sharing my Wiki Conference Nigeria 2024 experience - ONLY IN JPEGS! Being part of the COT can be very challenging but the knowledge & experience gained is WORTH IT! #WikiConferenceNigeria #Wikimedia #WikiConNg2024

!ke e: /xarra //ke  'United in diversity' - Wiki Indaba 2024 October 3 -7, I was in Johannesburg - SA, attending my second Wiki Indaba Conference as a representative of Wiki Loves Monuments and it was just another season of reconnecting - w.wiki/C8sM #wikiindaba2024

Ndewonu ooo! IGBO TONGUE TWISTER CHALLENGE 😃 (OKWU NTABI IRE) The last Igbo tongue twister challenge was accepted & attempted by @Chinonso Christlike. He tagged Lucy Iwuala 🇳🇬🇦🇹🇪🇸🇲🇦🇿🇦🌏 to take the next turn. Lucy accepted & attempted the challenge! Listen to her tongue twister as #Thread