PIND Hosts Model Sharing Workshop to Drive Renewable Energy Access in the Niger Delta
To expand renewable energy access for last-mile coastal communities, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), through its Access to Energy (A2E) program, convened a one-day Model Sharing Workshop on September 29, 2025. The virtual workshop, themed “Speed and Scale: Building Partnerships for Progress in Powering Last-Mile Niger Delta Off-Grid Communities," brought [...] Building Technical Capacity to Drive Agricultural Productivity in Okomu Neighbouring Communities
Corporate-community engagement across the Niger Delta is evolving beyond the provision of static infrastructure, which often overlooks the key drivers of long-term economic resilience. In a strategic shift toward human capital development, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc (OOPC), hosted a specialized Training […]
PIND Awards ₦45 Million in Business Grants at 2025 International Youth Day Celebration
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) marked International Youth Day (IYD) 2025 with a landmark convening in Asaba, Delta State, that combined global celebration with tangible action for youth empowerment. Themed “Advancing Peace and Development in the Niger Delta Through Technology, Partnerships, and Job Creation," the event doubled as the Youth [...] PIND, Saroafrica and Siat Group Seal Strategic Agriculture Partnership to Scale Smallholder Productivity and Youth Jobs
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saroafrica Nigeria Ltd. and Siat Group companies operating in Nigeria, (with their respective subsidiaries – Saro Agrosciences Limited; Green Hills Agric Products Limited; Agriseedco Limited; Presco Plc; and Siat Nigeria Limited, each acting severally and not […]
PIND Equips 30 Service Providers to Catalyze Agricultural Transformation Across the Niger Delta
As part of its strategic push under Phase IV (2025–2029, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has taken a significant step forward in unlocking systemic agricultural transformation in the region. PIND convened a two-day onboarding and orientation workshop for 30 selected entrepreneurial Service Providers (SPs) drawn from across the Niger Delta. [...] PIND to Host International Youth Day 2025: Spotlighting Peace, Innovation, and Job Creation in the Niger Delta
To commemorate International Youth Day (IYD) 2025, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) will host a transformative regional event on August 12, 2025, in Asaba, Delta State. This year’s celebration will focus on amplifying youth voices and showcasing scalable models that harness the power of young people to drive peacebuilding, innovation, [...] PIND Launches Peacebuilding Committees Across Bayelsa State to Strengthen Local Conflict Response Systems.
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has inaugurated Local Government Peacebuilding Committees across the eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Bayelsa State to deepen grassroots conflict resolution, strengthen early warning systems, and improve collaboration between community stakeholders and local authorities. The launch marks a major step forward in PIND’s commitment to [...] 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 Hosts Stakeholders’ Workshop to Strengthen Market Systems Development in the Niger Delta
The Foundation for Partnerships Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) hosted a two-day Market Systems Development Stakeholders’ Workshop on December 5-6, 2024. The workshop brought together key actors from the market ecosystem, including service providers, input firms, research institutes, and government representatives. The workshop marked a significant milestone as PIND transitions from sector-specific agricultural value [...] PIND Foundation Awards ₦67 Million in Grants to 112 Youth Entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has reinforced its commitment to tackling youth unemployment by awarding ₦67,025,000 in start-up grants to 112 young entrepreneurs through its Start-up Business Challenge Fund. This initiative, a core component of PIND’s Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Project, aims to transform skills training into viable entrepreneurial ventures [...] 