PIND’s Journey in Advancing Peace in the Niger Delta: The Impact of the EU- Funded Project
The Niger Delta is witnessing a remarkable transformation towards peace, thanks to the EU-funded project titled, “A Community-Centered Approach to Transforming Criminality and Violence in the Niger Delta". This initiative, implemented across Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers States by a consortium that includes Search for Common Ground (SFCG), Stakeholders Democracy Network (SDN), Academic Associates PeaceWorks (AAPW), [...] PIND Strengthens Cassava Value Chain in Niger Delta through Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs Certification
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), and the Kolping Society of Nigeria, has taken a significant step towards enhancing cassava production in the Niger Delta by certifying 25 Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs (CSE). This certification addresses the [...] PIND Foundation Hosts Successful Virtual Engagement to Boost Oil Palm Sector in the Niger Delta
PIND Foundation recently concluded a two-day virtual engagement on September 19 and 25, 2024, aimed at enhancing the oil palm sector in the Niger Delta. This event, organized in collaboration with four leading seed companies, focused on overcoming key challenges related to seed quality and distribution for nursery operators and farmers across the region. Session [...] Fostering Dialogue for Peace: PIND’s Initiative to Enhance Social Cohesion in Bayelsa
In a bid to foster trust between youth and government security actors, The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives In the Niger Delta, (PIND), recently concluded a one-week social cohesion activity in Bayelsa State, bringing together over 400 youths, community leaders, and security personnel from eight local government areas. Part of the broader “Community-Centered Approach to Transforming [...] PIND Strengthens Capacity of Prevent Councils in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Delta States.
In an ongoing effort to foster sustainable peace and enhance community resilience in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has successfully bolstered the capacity of over 69 Prevent Council members across Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Delta States. These councils are integral to PIND’s peacebuilding strategy, designed to [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: September 22-28, 2024
This special edition of the weekly update spotlights election violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on the forthcoming October 05, 2024 local government elections in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States. Generally, elections in the Niger Delta are highly competitive, often characterized by violence. According to data (see map above), over 420 incidents of [...] REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO UNDERTAKE THE EXTERNAL AUDIT OF PIND’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONDUCT PIND’S ANNUAL EXTERNAL AUDIT EXERCISE
OPEN: REQUIREMENT: PIND requires the services of an external audit firm that will conduct an audit of PIND's financial statements and conduct its annual external audit exercise. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The purpose of this external audit exercise is for the expression of an independent professional opinion on the financial statements of the Foundation, and [...] PIND 2023 Q2 Progress Report
PIND 2023 Q2 Progress Report This second quarter (April – June 2023) report is intended to keep PIND’s donors, Board of Trustees, and partners aware of project achievements and constraints, share lessons learned and seek deeper level of collaborations to consolidate PIND’s impact, and advance our collective effort on business development and sustainability. Also, to [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: September 15-21, 2024
This weekly update spotlights organized criminality in the Niger Delta with a focus on rising criminal violence and targeted killings in Imo State. Criminal violence and targeted killings are major drivers of insecurity in the State. According to data (see map above), criminal violence caused over 400 fatalities in Imo State between January 2020 and [...] Empowering the Future: How Start Innovation Hub and PIND are Creating Inclusive Opportunities in Akwa Ibom
Hanson Johnson, the CEO of Start Innovation Hub, has been a driving force in advancing digital empowerment in the Niger Delta. As a native of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, his partnership with PIND Foundation has significantly shaped the impact and reach of his organization. Hanson’s journey with PIND began […]
