This update spotlights lethal violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on homicidal violence and targeted killings in Ondo State. According to data (see map above), targeted killings and homicide caused over 200 fatalities in Ondo State between January 2019 and September 2022. Recent incidents indicate an increase in targeted killings in the State.…
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PIND 2022 Q3 PROGRESS REPORT July – Sep 2022 This report highlights the achievements of PIND’s program interventions in the Niger Delta from July – September 2022 (Quarter 3, 2022), and provides relevant information about program management, lessons learned, and plans for the next quarter. The report demonstrates how PIND is driving change to ensure…
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This weekly update highlights violent criminality in the Niger Delta with a focus on kidnapping for ransom in Cross River State. According to data (see map above), more than 50 incidents of kidnapping and over 15 related fatalities were reported in Cross River State between January 2019 and September 2022. Recent data indicates a rise…
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The Niger Delta peace and conflict landscape was relatively stable in the third quarter of 2022. There was a decrease in lethal violence during the period compared to the second quarter of the year (See page 2). Data shows improvement in the overall security situation as peace actors continued to leverage local capacity for conflict…
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This weekly update spotlights organized criminality in the Niger Delta with a focus on targeted violence against community leaders in Imo State. According to data (see map above), targeted violence caused over 500 deaths in Imo State between January 2019 and September 2022. Recent data shows a resurgence of targeted violence against community leaders in…
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Invitation to Participate in the quarterly Cocoa sustainability webinar on the 23rd of November, 2022. We write to cordially invite you to participate in the quarterly cocoa sustainability webinar, scheduled for 23 rd of November, 2022. The central theme of this edition is, “Implementing cocoa sustainability systems in Nigeria”. This webinar edition is being organized…
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The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) 25, Jimmy Carter Crescent, Asokoro Abuja. Contact: Onyinye Muomah, Communications Coordinator omuomah@pindfoundation.org +234 901 772 7222 The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is proud to sponsor a new category at the 31st edition of Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME). The…
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This weekly update highlights gang violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on cult and gang related killings in Rivers State. According to data (see map above), more than 400 cult and gang related fatalities were reported in Rivers State between January 2019 and September 2022. Recent incidents indicate a resurgence of cult and…
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PIND’s Executive Director, Tunji Idowu, was recently interviewed by Devex on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77). Below is an excerpt: The Niger Delta is the prime location for investment in sustainable development initiatives, but too many are put off by the area’s reputation, said Tunji Idowu, executive director of Partnership…
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