PIND Foundation to Host Two-Day Virtual Engagement to Enhance Oil Palm Seed Distribution For Nursery Operators in The Niger Delta
In a bid to strengthen the oil palm sector and improve seed distribution within the Niger Delta region, PIND Foundation, in partnership with four leading seed companies, is hosting a two-day virtual engagement. This initiative is set to tackle the pressing challenges in seed quality and distribution, providing critical support to nursery operators and farmers. [...] Call for Journalists and Media Professionals: Apply for the PIND Prize for Niger Delta Development Reporting Workshop
2024/09/10 16:09:20 The Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) is an annual initiative recognizing exceptional contributions from the mass media industry. By fostering a spirit of healthy competition, DAME has played a pivotal role in advancing media standards across Nigeria. The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) recognizes the critical role the [...] Innovative Strategies for Youth Employment: PIND’s Highlight from the Lagos State Employment Summit 3.0
Youth unemployment remains a significant challenge in Nigeria, affecting social stability and economic growth despite ongoing intervention efforts. Addressing this issue effectively requires exploring innovative strategies for job creation and economic empowerment for young people. This need for innovation was emphasized during a panel session at the Lagos State Employment Summit 3.0, themed “Job Creation: [...] World MSME Day: PIND’s Contribution to MSME Development in the Niger Delta region
The Niger Delta region is home to a diverse range of resilient Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) spanning agriculture, manufacturing, services, and technology. These businesses form the backbone of our local economy, providing jobs, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable development. Recognizing the crucial role MSMEs play in the economic fabric of the region, [...] PIND Foundation Organizes Climate-Smart Best Management Practices Training For Oil Palm Service Providers in the Niger Delta
In a bid to enhance sustainable agriculture and boost productivity in the oil palm sector, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with Self-Help And Rural Development Association (SHERDA), recently organized a comprehensive training program for farm service providers. The two-day event held in Warri, Delta State, on the 13 […]
PIND and BOI Deepen Partnership to Drive Development in the Niger Delta
At PIND, we believe that one organization cannot solve all the interconnected problems of the Niger Delta region. This is why partnership remains at the core of all that we do. As we transition into our fourth strategic phase (14 years) of operating in the region, we continue establishing and strengthening partnerships with key government […]
PIND Tackles Sustainability in Nigeria’s Niger Delta’s Cocoa & Oil Palm Sectors by Empowering Women, Restoring Forests.
The Niger Delta region faces a critical challenge: balancing economic growth with environmental protection. In response, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is taking a leading role in the FAO-GEF Food Systems, Land Use Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program. This multi-year initiative, launched in 2023, aims to transform cocoa and oil palm […]
PIND Hosts Cocoa Climate-Smart Agriculture GAP Manual Technical Review Meeting in Ondo State.
In the face of escalating climate change impacts around the globe, climate-smart agriculture has become crucial for the success and sustainability of farming activities. Recognizing this, the Foundation for Partnership Initiates in the Niger Delta region (PIND) is collaborating with the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) to develop a Cocoa Climate-Smart Good Agricultural Practices […]
PIND, Ministry of Niger Delta Development Validate the Niger Delta Regional Peacebuilding Strategy (NDRPS)
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and the Ministry of Niger Delta Development (MNDD) led other stakeholders in the region to validate the Niger Delta Regional Peacebuilding Strategy (NDRPS) on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. In his opening remarks, PIND’s Executive Director, Tunji Idowu, stated that [...] PIND Trains 90 Youths in its 2024 Cohort of the Niger Delta Peace Champions Program
Conflicts continue to remain the key limitations to peace and growth in the Niger Delta. This calls for more coordinated, operational-level support through grassroots-based peacebuilding and conflict early warning systems that can respond quickly in a targeted manner to rapidly changing conflict dynamics and longer-term peacebuilding needs. Given this, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in […]
