| What is the Project Name | Fediverse / Mastodon Sensitisation |
| What is the Location/Venue | National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kubwa Study Centre, GSS Kubwa Phase 4, Abuja |
| What is the Activity Title | One-Day Sensitisation Session on the Fediverse and Mastodon for Students of National Teachers’ Institute, Kubwa Study Centre |
| Which Date(s)/Duration was it conducted | Saturday, 14th March 2026 (One-day session) |
| Who are the Resource Person(s) ,designation and Contact Number | – Mal. Usman Isah Dandari, Technical Officer, CITAD (Facilitator)
– Mrs. Yesmin Salako, Abuja Office Team Lead / Programme Officer, CITAD (Lead Speaker) |
| What is the Total Number of Participants | 120 |
| Segregation
(total number of male, female and PWDs) |
Male = 38
Female= 82 PWDs = 3 |
| Report Compiled by who | Yesmin Salako, Programme Officer, CITAD |
| Financial Report
(Did you submit all financial documents with regards to your activity?) |
N/A |
| Evaluation report of activity (pre and post survey) | N/A |
| Activity Report
(detailed report of activity) |
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) held a one-day sensitisation session on the Fediverse and Mastodon on Saturday, 14th March 2026, at the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kubwa Study Centre, Abuja. The session was attended by 120 students of the institute.
Speaking at the event, the Abuja Office Team Lead of CITAD, Mrs. Yesmin Salako, explained to the students that the Fediverse is a decentralised network of social media platforms designed to give users more control over their data and privacy. Also noted were the dangers associated with the misuse of social media, noting that such risks include privacy violations, harassment, blackmail and exposure to harmful content. Participants were told to make informed choices on how they engage with social media. Urging them to explore alternatives such as Mastodon and other Fediverse platforms for safer and more responsible usage. The Technical Officer, Mal. Usman Isah Dandari, who facilitated the session, encourage the students to adopt of Mastodon and other Fediverse platforms among social media users in Nigeria. He strengthened awareness about digital rights and responsible online engagement among young people. The students were excited to learn about protecting their data. However, several questions were raised on how to make an income or monetise activities on the Fediverse. In the interactive session, Mr. Abubakar asked how he could protect his identity online and ensure that malicious people cannot hack his accounts. At the end of the session, a link was shared with the school for students to create accounts on the CITAD Mastodon server. |
| Feedback and recommendations | Participants showed high interest and excitement in learning about data protection and decentralised social media platforms. Many appreciated the practical insights on privacy and digital rights. Recommendations include organising follow-up practical training sessions on how to effectively use Mastodon and exploring possible monetisation opportunities within the Fediverse. |
| Outcomes | The sensitisation session successfully raised awareness among 120 students on the Fediverse, Mastodon, data privacy, and responsible social media engagement. Students gained better understanding of the risks of mainstream social media and the benefits of decentralised alternatives. The sharing of the CITAD Mastodon server link is expected to encourage continued adoption and practice of safer online engagement among the students. |
