Navigating the Complexities of Green Skills, Technology, and Peace: A Critical Analysis of Niger Delta’s Sustainable Development
Chibuoke Mmesoma In the heart of the Niger Delta, a region rich in natural resources and profound challenges, pursuing sustainable development is a formidable task. This article delves into the intricate interplay between environmental stewardship, technological innovation, and regional peacebuilding efforts. It explores the complex dynamics of these factors while highlighting the efforts spearheaded by […]
Illuminating Communities: How PIND’s clean energy intervention is reducing poverty, conflicts in Niger Delta Samuel Chime
According to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Nigeria has the potential to generate over 12,000 Megawatts (MW) of electric power from existing plants. Still, it can only dispatch around 4,000 MW, insufficient for over 200 million of its population. Meanwhile, the shift towards clean energy has become necessary as a country in […]
PIND, REAN Collaborate On Renewable Energy Access Roadshow In The Niger Delta
EVENT DATES: Edo State: 16th May, 2023 Ondo State: 11th May, 2023 To register and indicate your preferences, use this link. REGISTER HERE The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN), held an energy access roadshow in Warri, Delta State, on March 28 [...] The PIND and ETIN Power Journey: Building Bankable Communities using Solar Energy
[dt_teaser style="2" background="plain"] PIND continues to play a significant role in driving the market for low–carbon, low–cost solutions that offer high-quality energy access to coastal communities in the Niger Delta Region. This has led to more households and businesses accessing electricity, especially in communities without electricity, for years. In Q4 2022, PIND partnered with ETIN [...] PIND, DMG-Event Roll out Entrepreneurship Training Program for 50 Renewable Energy SMEs in the Niger Delta.
(Warri, Delta State) On December 6, 2021, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and DMG-Events, headquarted in Dubai, UAE commenced a concurrent one-week entrepreneurship training program in Warri, Delta State and Yenegoa, Bayelsa State for 50 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Renewable Energy sector, with similar training scheduled to [...] PIND Partners with DMG Events to Improve the Market for Renewable Energy in the Niger Delta
As part of PIND’s commitment to improving access to renewable energy in the Niger Delta, PIND on 20 May, 2021, signed a partnership agreement with DMG Events; an international exhibitions and publishing company, headquartered in Dubai, UAE with expanded business operations in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Singapore, Canada, South Africa, and the UK.
Solar Cold Room Installation in Sagbama (Fish Town) in Bayelsa State
Working virtually with private clean energy providers and community associations, PIND facilitated the setup of six (6) energy cabins in six (6) coastal communities. They provided reliable electricity to a group of businesses and households in the communities. The energy cabins helped them reduce business costs, extend their business hours, and power large-load appliances.
Energy Access for Underserved & Coastal Communities
The access-to-energy project works to develop access to affordable renewable energy for households and businesses to improve productivity, increase income, trigger new jobs, and improve the quality of life for the communities (SDG 7).
Building Capacity for Clean Energy: PIND and GIZ Partner to Improve Access to Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Nigeria
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) on 23 February 2020, signed an MoU with the German international development agency, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to develop Nigeria’s human capital for improved access to renewable energy and energy efficiency in Nigeria through the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP).
Quarter 4 Progress Report 2020 – Access to Energy Project
Achieving sustainable, systemic change in the energy sector requires innovating on technologies. This section highlights what was achieved in the Access to Energy project in Q4 2020. The coastline rural communities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria have long suffered from the consequences of poor rural electrification. Many of these communities do not have [...] 