PIND and Partners Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture for Cassava and Oil Palm Farmers in Akwa Ibom
As climate change continues to threaten agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods across the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is working with partners to equip smallholder farmers with the knowledge, technologies, and support systems needed to build resilience and increase productivity. On May 28, 2026, PIND, through its Market […]
PIND and Okomu Oil Launch Skills Development Program to Empower 165 Host Community Youths
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with Okomu Oil Producing Company (OOPC), has launched a comprehensive vocational skills development program designed to equip 165 young people from Okomu’s neighboring host communities with market-relevant technical and entrepreneurial skills. The initiative marks a significant investment in human capital development and reflects […]
PIND, Okomu Oil, and ETIN Power Advance Clean Energy Access for Gbelebu Community
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with Okomu Oil Producing Company (OOPC) and ETIN Power, has reached a significant milestone in expanding access to clean, reliable energy for underserved communities in the Niger Delta with the formalization of agreements to deploy a solar mini-grid in Gbelebu Community, Edo State. […]
PIND, Nigerian Navy, NIWA Strengthen Marine Safety Standards in Niger Delta
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has taken a major step toward improving safety across Niger Delta waterways through a targeted intervention aimed at strengthening marine transport standards and reducing preventable incidents. As development activities expand across hard-to-reach […]
From Policy to Practice: Bridges Project Close-Out Highlights Pathways for Stronger HCDTs
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) formally closed out the three-year Bridges Project with the PIA-HCDT Stakeholders’ Dialogue Forum in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom, convening representatives from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), South South Development Commission (SSDC), Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), […]
PIND Strengthens Youth Innovation and Skills Development at the 2025 Abia Technology & Innovation Summit
To advance technology-driven development and strengthen innovation pathways for young people in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) participated in the 2025 Abia Technology and Innovation Summit, held from December 10–12, 2025, at the International Conference Center (ICC) in Umuahia, Abia State. Organized by the Abia State Ministry […]
PIND Showcases Sustainable Aquaculture Models at the India–Nigeria Knowledge Exchange Workshop
To promote innovation, shared learning, and sustainable investment in Nigeria’s aquaculture sector, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) participated in the India–Nigeria Aquaculture Knowledge Exchange Workshop, held on October 10, 2025, at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Oyo State. Organized by WorldFish, the workshop brought together key […]
PIND Demonstrates Youth Innovation and Digital Inclusion at the 14th Africa Fintech Summit in Accra
To advance inclusive digital transformation and spotlight the role of youth-driven innovation in sustainable development, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) participated in the 14th Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS), held from October 8–10, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) in Accra, Ghana. The annual Summit, recognized as Africa’s leading […]
PIND Showcases Inclusive Development Models at the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Angola
To deepen international development cooperation and spotlight transformative cross-sector partnerships, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) participated in the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, held from June 22–25, 2025, in Luanda, Angola. Hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), the high-level summit brought together over 1,000 leaders from across the U.S. […]
PIND Champions Professionalization of Youth Work to Strengthen Workforce Readiness in Nigeria
To advance youth employability systems and promote professional standards in youth development, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) participated in the National Workshop on the Professionalization of Youth Work in Nigeria, held from June 24–26, 2025, in Abuja. Organized by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development in collaboration with the University […]
