In the Niger Delta, peace is not just the absence of violence—it is the presence of justice, inclusion, and opportunity. PIND’s Peacebuilding program empowers communities, leaders, and institutions to prevent conflict, resolve disputes, and build a foundation for lasting peace and shared prosperity.
Conflict in the Niger Delta stems from issues like resource competition, land disputes, cultism, and youth unemployment. PIND’s Peacebuilding program tackles these challenges through data, local leadership, and inclusive engagement. By combining real-time conflict tracking, community-based early response systems, and tools like the Peace Map and Partners for Peace (P4P) Network, PIND empowers local actors to prevent, manage, and resolve conflicts effectively.
Program aims to reach over 25 million people with safer, more stable livelihoods.
Safety and stability create the foundation for growth and inclusion.
Peacebuilding drives progress toward long-term social and economic resilience.
Real-time intelligence enables early response and lasting impact.
The Peacebuilding program works with:
These groups are not only beneficiaries but frontline actors in advancing peace at the grassroots level.
PIND’s peacebuilding model is built around a robust Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) system. This includes:
This integrated system ensures that data leads directly to action, and that interventions are timely, local, and effective.
For years, the Alesi and Ochon communities in Cross River were torn apart by violent land disputes. In 2022, PIND established the Prevent Council, bringing together local leaders, women, and youth to rebuild trust through training, mediation, and dialogue.
Today, markets have reopened, abandoned farmlands are cultivated again, and former rivals live and work side by side.
“We sat with those we once feared. We listened. We learned. And today, we live in peace.”
Elder in Ebom
Through PIND’s support, the ministry of Niger Delta Affairs has achieved a very appreciable milestone in developing the Niger Delter Regional peacebuilding strategy, a regional security framework. PIND’s unwavering commitment to the development of the Niger Delta region has positively impacted the lives of countless indiividuals and communities. PIND’s work aligns with the mandate of the Ministry to improve the living condition of Niger Deltans in general. Hence, the Ministry will continue to collaborate with the foundation to improve situation in the region.
Director, Planning Research & Statistics Ministry of niger delta affairs
Through PIND’s support, the ministry of Niger Delta Affairs has achieved a very appreciable milestone in developing the Niger Delter Regional peacebuilding strategy, a regional security framework. PIND’s unwavering commitment to the development of the Niger Delta region has positively impacted the lives of countless indiividuals and communities. PIND’s work aligns with the mandate of the Ministry to improve the living condition of Niger Deltans in general. Hence, the Ministry will continue to collaborate with the foundation to improve situation in the region.
Director, Planning Research & Statistics Ministry of niger delta affairs
Through PIND’s support, the ministry of Niger Delta Affairs has achieved a very appreciable milestone in developing the Niger Delter Regional peacebuilding strategy, a regional security framework. PIND’s unwavering commitment to the development of the Niger Delta region has positively impacted the lives of countless indiividuals and communities. PIND’s work aligns with the mandate of the Ministry to improve the living condition of Niger Deltans in general. Hence, the Ministry will continue to collaborate with the foundation to improve situation in the region.
Director, Planning Research & Statistics Ministry of niger delta affairs
Between 2020 and 2024, the Peacebuilding program:
In 2025, the program will:
2010 TILL DATE
Farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) reached with information on best practices and technological innovations
Farmers and MSMEs enabled with improved knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) that increase their productivity
Get the latest updates on our projects, events and opportunities delivered straight to your inbox.
Weekly newsletter only. No spam, unsubscribe at any time. Read our privacy policy
