Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update for February 28 – March 06, 2021
This edition of the weekly update spotlights child trafficking in the Niger Delta with a focus on child labor trafficking and illegal breeding and selling of babies in Cross River State.
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update for February 21 – 27, 2021
The conflict has intensified since January 2021 when the government issued a quit notice to herders to vacate all forest reserves in the State. In February, 2021, for instance, herders reportedly abducted a farmer and killed a vigilante in Iju town, Akure North LGA. Separately, a farmer was reportedly killed by herders in Ajowa town, Akoko North-West LGA.
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update for February 14-20, 2021
This edition of the weekly update spotlights targeted killings of security operatives by criminals in the Niger Delta. According to data (see map below), targeted violence against security personnel caused over 50 fatalities in more than 35 reported incidents in the Niger Delta between 2018 and 2020. Recent data shows that security operatives are increasingly […]
P4P Case Study: Building Resilience in the Niger Delta – A Grassroot Approach to Peace and Development in the Region
We would like to announce the release of the written case study and impact video that showcases a grassroots approach to building resilience in conflict-prone regions using the PIND facilitated Partner for Peace (P4P) model.
Aquaculture Virtual Event: Fish processing and filleting
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND)’s Aquaculture team is organizing a virtual training on fish processing and filleting with Dr. Armit Morey – an associate professor from Auburn University in the US. The one day training is scheduled to kick-off at 3:30pm on Friday the 19th of February 2021.
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update for February 07 – 13, 2021
This special edition of the weekly update spotlights emerging threats to public health and human security in the Niger Delta with a focus on the outbreak of Lassa fever in Edo and Ondo State. Lassa fever, also known as Lassa hemorrhagic fever (LHF) is a zoonotic and acute viral disease caused by the Lassa virus. […]
Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) Assessment Report 2019
The Ondo State Governor, having identified a Five-Point agenda — focused on infrastructural development, tourism, job creation, education and technology, and security — requested the technical support of the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) to align the Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission’s (OSOPADEC) program with his administration’s priorities.
Niger Delta Annual Conflict Report: January – December 2020
This report examines the trends and patterns of conflict risk and violence, and identifies key interrelated drivers and pressures on peace and stability at the regional, state and local levels. Data sources include ACLED (www.acleddata.com), Nigeria Watch (www.nigeriawatch.org), CIEPD (https://ciepdcwc.crowdmap.com), IPDU SMS early warning system, and others. According to data (www.p4p-nigerdelta.org), there was an increase in conflict risk and violence and a decrease in reported fatalities in 2020, compared to 2019.
PRESS RELEASE: PIND, Ondo Discuss Repositioning Osopadec As Akeredolu Approves Ondo State Agricultural Policy
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) led by its Executive Director, Dr. Dara Akala met with the Executive Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency Rotimi Akerelodu on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the Government House in Akure to discuss ways to reposition the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC). […]
PIND, Ondo Discuss Repositioning Osopadec As Akeredolu Approves Ondo State Agricultural Policy
On Thursday February 4 2021, The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) led by its Executive Director, Dr. Dara Akala visited with the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu and presented a recommended Agricultural Policy for Ondo State as well as an Organizational Review and Assessment of the Ondo State Oil Producing […]
