PIND Hosts Stakeholders’ Workshop to Strengthen Market Systems Development in the Niger Delta

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The Foundation for Partnerships Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) hosted a two-day Market Systems Development Stakeholders’ Workshop on December 5-6, 2024. The workshop brought together key actors from the market ecosystem, including service providers, input firms, research institutes, and government representatives. The workshop marked a significant milestone as PIND transitions from sector-specific agricultural value…

PIND Foundation Awards ₦67 Million in Grants to 112 Youth Entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta

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The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has reinforced its commitment to tackling youth unemployment by awarding ₦67,025,000 in start-up grants to 112 young entrepreneurs through its Start-up Business Challenge Fund. This initiative, a core component of PIND’s Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Project, aims to transform skills training into viable entrepreneurial ventures…

PIND Expands Cassava Seedling Training Program with 30 New Entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta

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To enhance agricultural productivity and improve livelihoods in the Niger Delta, in partnership with the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), Umudike Seeds, CARA Foundation, and Kolping Society Nigeria, we have expanded our Cassava Seedling Training Program. Following the successful certification of 25 entrepreneurs in 2023, PIND has successfully trained an additional 30 entrepreneurs this year.…

PIND Launches Arts and Culture-Based Activities to Foster Social Cohesion in the Niger Delta

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PIND has successfully launched a pioneering arts and culture initiative aimed at building social cohesion and reducing violence across Bayelsa and Delta States. Beginning on October 14, 2024, this two-week program engaged 16 communities across 8LGAs in both states with unique cultural activities that foster unity, encouraging alternative pathways to violence through shared heritage and…

PIND Launches Cocoa Seedling Training Program to Empower Farmers in the Niger Delta

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PIND Foundation recently launched its Cocoa Seedling Training Program, to enhance the capacity of cocoa farmers across the Niger Delta region. This initiative focused on improving access to high-quality cocoa seedlings, which are essential for fostering sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing productivity and improved livelihoods. The training event took place in Akure, Ondo State, from…

PIND Hosts Oil Palm Industry Stakeholders Convening to Boost Demand for Improved Seeds in the Niger Delta

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The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) recently hosted a high-level Oil Palm Industry Stakeholders Convening, designed to increase awareness and demand for improved oil palm seeds throughout the Niger Delta. This event brought together more than 80 stakeholders from across the oil palm value chain, including farmers, seed producers, government officials,…

PIND and Tax Justice Platform Collaborate to Drive Tax Reforms for Small Business Growth in the Niger Delta.

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The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the Tax Justice and Governance Platform, successfully concluded a convening aimed at addressing the negative impact of multiple taxation and illegal levies on small businesses in the Niger Delta. Held on October 24, 2024, the event brought together key stakeholders, including business…

PIND’s Journey in Advancing Peace in the Niger Delta: The Impact of the EU- Funded Project

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The Niger Delta is witnessing a remarkable transformation towards peace, thanks to the EU-funded project titled, “A Community-Centered Approach to Transforming Criminality and Violence in the Niger Delta”. This initiative, implemented across Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers States by a consortium that includes Search for Common Ground (SFCG), Stakeholders Democracy Network (SDN), Academic Associates PeaceWorks (AAPW),…

PIND Strengthens Cassava Value Chain in Niger Delta through Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs Certification

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The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), and the Kolping Society of Nigeria, has taken a significant step towards enhancing cassava production in the Niger Delta by certifying 25 Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs (CSE). This certification addresses the…

PIND Foundation Hosts Successful Virtual Engagement to Boost Oil Palm Sector in the Niger Delta

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PIND Foundation recently concluded a two-day virtual engagement on September 19 and 25, 2024, aimed at enhancing the oil palm sector in the Niger Delta. This event, organized in collaboration with four leading seed companies, focused on overcoming key challenges related to seed quality and distribution for nursery operators and farmers across the region. Session…