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 […]
From Models to Markets: PIND Catalyzes Strategic Partnerships to Scale Agricultural Innovations in the Niger Delta
Building on years of successful market-led interventions, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), through its Market Systems Development (MSD) project, hosted a high-level stakeholder workshop on April 22, 2026. Titled “From Models to Markets: Catalyzing Adoption and Strategic Partnerships,” the event marked a strategic shift in the region’s agricultural landscape, moving […]
PIND Expands Youth Employment Program Through Market-Driven Skills Training in Bayelsa State
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has signed a strategic partnership with the Bayelsa State Ministry of Youth Development to expand youth employment opportunities through its Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) program. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Yenagoa, aims to strengthen market-driven skills development and employment […]
PIND Facilitates Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement to Drive Scalable Energy Solutions in Ilaje Coastal Communities
Expanding energy access in hard-to-reach coastal communities requires more than technology; it requires strategic engagement, trust, and alignment with local stakeholders. As part of its efforts to scale clean energy across underserved coastal communities, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), through its Access to Energy (A2E) program, facilitated stakeholder engagement and […]
Advancing the Green Transition: PIND Showcases Decentralized Energy Solutions at WACEE 2026
The transition to sustainable energy in West Africa is no longer only an environmental necessity; it is a key driver of economic resilience, enterprise growth, and community development. The Niger Delta has considerable renewable energy capacity and opportunities to scale innovative, community-centred energy solutions. Unlocking this capacity requires coordinated action, strategic investment, and scalable models […]
