PIND, Stakeholders Move to Tackle Inadequate Land for Agriculture in the Niger Delta
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) convened a high-level stakeholders roundtable in Asaba on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 to address constraints of inadequate arable land for agriculture in the Niger Delta.
PIND, Ondo Discuss Repositioning Osopadec As Akeredolu Approves Ondo State Agricultural Policy
On Thursday February 4 2021, The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) led by its Executive Director, Dr. Dara Akala visited with the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu and presented a recommended Agricultural Policy for Ondo State as well as an Organizational Review and Assessment of the Ondo State Oil Producing [...] USAID and PIND Launch Project to Tackle the Challenges of Food Security in the Niger Delta
November 30, 2020, Zoom: As Nigeria, and by extension the Niger Delta, face the disruptions in the economy resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic that is projected to exacerbate an already challenging situation of food security, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development launched the ‘Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Extension & Advisory Services Activity’ in the Niger Delta (Specifically in Cross River and Delta States).
PIND Explores Collaboration Opportunities With The Federal Ministry Of Budget And National Planning
PIND, on October 2, 2019 met with officials of the Ministry of State for Budget and National Planning in Abuja. PIND’s Deputy Executive Director, Tunji Idowu, who led the delegation, explained that the purpose of the visit was to offer assistance to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning based on PIND’s core program areas
An energy access model for off-grid communities in the Niger Delta
Electricity is a major recipe for development and sustainable growth. The provision of electricity and affordable energy has been a major challenge to communities in the Niger Delta for as far back as the earliest beneficiation of natural resources within the region. An analysis of the International Energy Agency’s 2014 Energy Indicators statistics for Nigeria, [...] Quarterly Update – Deception and Exploitation: Human Trafficking in the Niger Delta
Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is committed to breaking the culture of silence around Violence Affecting Women and Girls (VAWG) in Nigeria through data driven approaches. This quarterly brief highlights thematic issues and provides updates on reporting of VAWG incidents in the Niger Delta, to inform prevention efforts by policy makers and practitioners.
Niger Delta Donors and Partners’ Coordination Forum
PIND hosted the 4th edition of the Niger Delta Donors and Partners’ Coordination Forum on Tuesday, 16th October 2018 in Abuja. The meeting brought together 17 attendees from various development donors and implementers working in the Niger Delta to discuss their various interventions in the region and to find common areas for collaboration.
Remarks by PIND Executive Director, Dr. Dara Akala at the SACE 2018 Annual Learning Summit.
It is indeed my pleasure to be here on the last day of this Annual Learning Summit that commenced on Tuesday. I am aware that the Mission Director of USAID, Mr. Stephen Haykin was with you all yesterday to express his deep appreciation for your hard work and commitment to the SACE project.
PIND To Raise Public Awareness On Local Technologies For Safe And Clean Water Resources At World Water Day Event
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the World Water Day, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), funded by Chevron Corporation, will partner with the Rotary Club of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State and P&G International to host a public enlightenment event at the UBE Model Primary School and Township Primary School, Ovom, Yenagoa, […]
PIND’s Participates at the Nigerian Industry Petroleum Summit 2018 Session on the Niger Delta
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), represented by Tunji Idowu, Deputy Executive Director, participated at the Nigerian Industry Petroleum Summit (NIPS) in a panel session titled “The Niger Delta Region: Tangible Steps for Delivering Sustainable and Equitable Socio-Economic Improvement through Industrial Diversification.” Other panelists included Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, the Minister of […]
