Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: February 23 – March 01, 2025
This update highlights organized violence and insecurity in the Niger Delta, with a focus on communal tensions and organized criminal violence in Edo State. Recent data indicates a rise in both communal and criminal violence, exacerbating conflict risks and insecurity. The resurgence of organized violence could cause instability in the State.[embeddoc url="https://pindfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Niger-Delta-Weekly-Update-February-23-March-01-2025.pdf%22] Download:
PIND Strengthens Early Warning and Early Response Capacity in Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers States
To enhance conflict monitoring and response mechanisms in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has conducted refresher training for its Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) monitors across Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers States. The training is part of the European Union-funded project, A Community-Centered Approach to Transforming Criminality […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: February 16-22, 2025
This update highlights organized crime in the Niger Delta, focusing on criminal violence and targeted killings in Imo State. Data shows a rise in kidnappings, killings of residents, and clashes between criminal groups and government security forces. The prevalence of criminal violence underscores the growing security challenges in the State. Download: [embeddoc url="https://pindfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Niger-Delta-Weekly-Update-February-16-22-2025.pdf%22]
PIND Expands Prevent Council to Edo, Ondo, and Abia States
To strengthen peacebuilding efforts in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has expanded its Prevent Council infrastructure to Edo, Ondo, and Abia States. Launched in 2022, this initiative entered a new phase on February 7, 2025, building on previous successes in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Delta States, […]
PIND 2024 Q4 Progress Report
This fourth quarter (October – December 2024) report provides updates to donors, Board of Trustees, and partners on project achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. It also seeks to strengthen collaboration for greater impact and sustainability, while demonstrating how PIND’s work contributes to a peaceful and stable operating environment in the Niger Delta. This report highlights […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: February 09-15, 2025
This update spotlights organized criminal violence in the Niger Delta, focusing on the resurgence of kidnap-for-ransom in Ondo State. Recent data indicates a surge in kidnapping incidents, especially along highways and in rural communities. The rising trend poses a serious threat to human security and socio-economic stability in the State. DOWNLOAD: [embeddoc url="https://pindfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Niger-Delta-Weekly-Update-February-09-15-2025.pdf%22]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: February 02-08, 2025
This update highlights organized crime in the Niger Delta, focusing on criminal violence and cult gang-related killings in Rivers State. Clashes between cult gangs and criminal violence remains the major drivers of insecurity in the state. Recent data shows a resurgence of violence and killings perpetrated by hoodlums and cult gangs in the State. Download: […]
PIND Showcases YEP’s Transformative Impact to Africa-America Institute (AAI) Delegates
Highlighting Proven Results in Youth Employment The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) recently welcomed a delegation from the Africa-America Institute (AAI) on a learning visit to assess the impact of PIND’s Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) initiative, a workforce development program funded by the Ford Foundation. The visit provided an opportunity to […]
PIND Unveils Refreshed Brand Ahead of 15th Anniversary
As the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) approaches its 15th anniversary in June, we are excited to unveil a refreshed brand identity that reflects our continued commitment to driving sustainable peace and development in the Niger Delta through strategic partnerships and systemic interventions. While our official anniversary celebrations will take place […]
PIND Strengthens Early Warning and Response Capabilities with Data Analytics Training
To enhance early warning monitoring and response planning in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) successfully hosted a Data Analytics Course and PIND-EU Project Early Warning Early Response (EWER) Coordination Meeting in Asaba, Delta State. The three-day training, held from January 16 to 18, 2024, brought together PIND […]
