PIND Partners with Edo State Agencies to Advance Youth Empowerment through Okomu CSR Initiative
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Edo State Board for Technical and Vocational Education (BTVE) and the Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs) to empower 165 young people from Okomu Oil Palm Company’s neighboring communities. The agreements, signed in Benin City, serve as […]
Strengthening Leadership, Collaboration & Accountability: PIND Advances Host Community Development at the 2nd KEFFESO HCDT Forum
The impact of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) is measured by how host communities harness resources to achieve sustainable growth. To support coordinated efforts and ensure the 3% PIA allocation delivers lasting benefits, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) participated in the 2nd KEFFESO Host Communities’ Development Trust (HCDT) Stakeholder Forum […]
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 […]
Strengthening the Peace Architecture in Okomu’s Neighboring Communities
Across the Niger Delta, recurring tensions continue to disrupt livelihoods, local markets, and agricultural productivity, undermining both community safety and the broader region’s economy. These challenges highlight the urgent need for structured, community-led systems that can prevent escalation. Recognising that sustainable development depends on peaceful and resilient communities, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the […]
UNDP and PIND Partner to Advance Integrated Regional Development, Investment, and Resilience Across the Niger Delta
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) have formalized a strategic partnership to advance integrated, scalable development and investment solutions across the Niger Delta under the Integrated Smart States Programme (ISSP). The partnership, established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reflects a shared commitment to […]
PIND Strengthens Monitoring and Evaluation Systems of CNL HCDTs for Effective Community Development in the Niger Delta
The effectiveness of sustainable community development efforts across the Niger Delta depends not only on project implementation but on the ability to track progress, measure results, and adapt based on evidence. However, for many Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs), weak monitoring and evaluation systems continue to limit impact, accountability, and long-term sustainability. In a bid […]
Empowering Business Service Providers to Drive MSME Growth in the Niger Delta
The growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Niger Delta has been generally constrained by limited access to formal credit and significant gaps in modern service delivery. This has created a cycle of low productivity and investment unreadiness, preventing the region’s main economic drivers from reaching their full potential. To close this […]
PIND to Showcase Energy Interventions for the Niger Delta at WACEE 2026
As West Africa accelerates its transition toward sustainable energy systems, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is proud to announce its participation in the West African Clean Energy and Environment (WACEE) Conference 2026, scheduled for March 17–18, 2026 The conference, titled “Accelerating West Africa’s Green Transition: Innovation, Policy, and Investment,” will […]
PIND Launches Regional Awareness Campaign to Deepen Community Understanding of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has launched a regional awareness campaign to help host communities fully understand and benefit from the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The campaign, which began in Warri, Delta State, is part of PIND’s Bridges Project and will run from September 25 to October 7, 2025, [...] PIND Validates Labor Market Assessment to Expand Employment Opportunities for Youths in Bayelsa.
To advance pathways for decent work and enterprise creation among young people in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) organized a Labor Market Assessment (LMA) Validation Workshop in Bayelsa State. Held under the Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) project, the session brought together stakeholders from government agencies, the private [...] 