PIND and Partners Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture for Cassava and Oil Palm Farmers in Akwa Ibom
As climate change continues to threaten agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods across the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is working with partners to equip smallholder farmers with the knowledge, technologies, and support systems needed to build resilience and increase productivity. On May 28, 2026, PIND, through its Market […]
PIND and Okomu Oil Launch Skills Development Program to Empower 165 Host Community Youths
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with Okomu Oil Producing Company (OOPC), has launched a comprehensive vocational skills development program designed to equip 165 young people from Okomu’s neighboring host communities with market-relevant technical and entrepreneurial skills. The initiative marks a significant investment in human capital development and reflects […]
PIND, Okomu Oil, and ETIN Power Advance Clean Energy Access for Gbelebu Community
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with Okomu Oil Producing Company (OOPC) and ETIN Power, has reached a significant milestone in expanding access to clean, reliable energy for underserved communities in the Niger Delta with the formalization of agreements to deploy a solar mini-grid in Gbelebu Community, Edo State. […]
PIND Strengthens Advocacy and Governance Capacity of Host Community Development Trusts in Delta State
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has reinforced its commitment to strengthening community governance and sustainable development by equipping Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) with practical advocacy tools and strategies to drive inclusive growth and resource mobilization across the Niger Delta. As community institutions assume increasingly important roles in local development […]
PIND, Nigerian Navy, NIWA Strengthen Marine Safety Standards in Niger Delta
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has taken a major step toward improving safety across Niger Delta waterways through a targeted intervention aimed at strengthening marine transport standards and reducing preventable incidents. As development activities expand across hard-to-reach […]
Q1 2026 Progress Report
The report highlights successes and challenges, fostering shared learning and encouraging further collaborations with partners including the Ford Foundation, the Mastercard Foundation, the European Union and Okomu Oil Palm Company. This quarter’s report (January–March, 2026), is the fifth under Phase IV strategic period (2025 – 2029) – the first for 2026, and it provides updates […]
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 […]
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 […]
