Spotlight on PIND’s Innovative Approach to Conflict Resolution in the Niger Delta
The Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in its efforts to enhance access to renewable energy services in the Niger Delta, collaborated with the U.S. Government-led Power Africa Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (HETA) to electrify at least 10,000 healthcare centers in Africa through decentralized renewable energy resources. Through this intervention, PIND, in […]
Mapping Peace Monitors and Outcomes of EWER Training in KEFFES and Dodo River RDCs of Bayelsa State
An assessment at the end of the training showed that about 80% of the Peace Monitors sent in properly drafted incident reports which effectively captured the incident narrative, location of the incident, parties involved, gender and the time of occurrence.
Oil Extraction in Ogoniland – Preventing a Resurgence of Violence – April 2019
Oil extraction and production has been a key driver of conflict in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The region has occasionally erupted in violent protests against oil companies over issues relating to community development, compensation for damage caused by oil spills and other oil-related environmental hazards. These agitations and protests sometimes spark violence and […]
Time is of the Essence: Preventing Election Violence in Rivers State
This briefing examines the senatorial zoning system in Rivers and outlines the challenges and drivers of insecurity specific to each senatorial district going into the 2019 elections. Download report below: https://pindfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Conflict-Briefing-Preventing-Election-Violence-in-Rivers-State-FINAL.pdf
Domestic Violence in Rivers State: A Threat to Social and Family Stability
This report aims to highlight the different forms and drivers of domestic violence in the Niger Delta, with a particular focus on Rivers state. Through greater awareness and engagement on the issue across sectors, community leaders, policy makers and practitioners work together to address the underlying drivers of domestic violence, as well as strengthen prevention […]
Organized Crime in the Niger Delta: Implications for the 2019 Elections
This conflict brief provides a snapshot of the trends and patterns of organized criminality and political violence in the Niger Delta and examines the security and risk implications of organized crime on the upcoming 2019 Nigerian general elections in the region. DOWNLOAD
Biafra Agitation and Ethno-Political Polarization in Nigeria
Since 2015, the Pro-Biafra movement has been making steady progress in raising awareness, and drawing sympathizers and supporters to its cause in the South East
Conflict Brief – Ogoniland – Remediating a Troubled Region
Ogoniland has long been an area symbolic in the minds of people both inside and outside of the Niger Delta for its struggle against environmental degradation caused by resource exploitation. While both the Clean-up Project and the renewed amnesty programme are an attempt to restore security and economic viability to Ogoniland, multiple overlapping and intertwined […]
Conflict Prevention in Rivers State in the Aftermath of Electoral Violence
This report by PIND Foundation, NDPI Foundation and Fund for Peace provides a state of play in Rivers State in the sensitive first few months since the national and gubernatorial elections in the state. This report provides background on the political environment, the role of the judiciary and security officials as well as the various […]
Rise in Cult Violence and Insecurity in Rivers State
Reports of cult violence have increased sharply in the Niger Delta since the beginning of 2014. This has been particularly salient in Rivers State, where the violence has been spread over a wide geographic region. DOWNLOAD
