Achieving sustainable, systemic change in the energy sector requires innovating on technologies. This section highlights what was achieved in the Access to Energy project in Q4 2020. The coastline rural communities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria have long suffered from the consequences of poor rural electrification. Many of these communities do not have…
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This section shows key achievements in Quarter 4 of 2020 for the initiative implemented under the Skills Development for Youth Employment project. With funding support from Ford Foundation, the Niger Delta Youth Employment Pathways (NDYEP) project was designed to analyze opportunities for employment creation and develop models of youth job-readiness or workforce development in key…
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PIND’s interventions in the aquaculture sector focus on improving the efficiency and productivity of fish farmers and processors through improved knowledge of best fish farming practices, access to improved processing technology as well as quality input, market, and finance for farmers. The sector’s activities are driven by aquaculture service providers working with input companies, fabricators…
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The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) joins the global community to commemorate the March 8, 2021 International Women’s Day (IWD) set aside to celebrate Niger Delta women in all sphere, for the demonstration of their skills, knowledge and networks to effectively lead in the COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, and for…
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This report details the achievements of PIND’s investment portfolios in the Niger Delta from October–December 2020 (Quarter 4 of 2020). It highlights achievements from the interventions by different program areas including relevant information on program management, lessons learned, and plans for the next quarter. The report demonstrates that the program interventions have been very successful…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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