From the left Dr Belgore Permanent Secretary, Hon Minister Engr S. Abubakar, Ruben Aguilera (EU), Fatima Abubakar, Interim Country Director, SFCG CONSORTIUM members making presentations Directors of the ministry Honorable Minister, Engr. Abubakar Momoh.in discussion with Ruben Alba Aguilera, Head of Cooperation of the European Union (EU) A consortium that involves PIND has won a…
PIND facilitated the registration of peace clubs in the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic (Akwa Poly), Federal College of Education- FCE (Technical), Asaba and Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri. The clubs were registered with the support of patrons and matrons who are lecturers in the institutions. The patrons and matrons were identified…
In May 2022, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) assessed the impact of multiple taxation and illegal levies on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Niger Delta region. The report highlighted the burden of multiple taxation on small businesses, the significant challenges it poses, and its impact on the…
PIND sponsored the 2023 Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) Global Conference in Accra, Ghana, as a strategic partner. The conference theme, “Accelerating Action: Small Business Solutions and the SDGs,” aimed to highlight the significant progress achieved thus far and identify further requirements in supporting Small and Growing Businesses (SGB) ecosystems to enhance their impact on the…
The Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) is an annual awards scheme established to reward outstanding performance in the mass media. It encourages a spirit of healthy competition among media professionals, which has been acknowledged as leading to a continuous improvement in media practice. Established in 1992 as a non-profit organization to stimulate and celebrate…
Background/context: In the global cocoa industry, trade and export regulations play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, safety, and ethical standards of cocoa products. This webinar aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the laws and policies involved in trading and exporting cocoa, with a focus on maintaining adherence to quality standards. Participants will…
The Young Professionals program (YP), hosted by the Unboxed Conferences, is an annual event that brings together young professionals ages 19 – 30 years from various works of life to have an opportunity to be mentored by professionals with years of experience in their various fields. The event, which PIND Foundation sponsored, hosted this year’s…
PIND paid a courtesy call to the Governor of Delta State, represented by the office of the Secretary to the State Government, to officially congratulate His Excellency on the new administration’s inauguration. This visit provided an opportunity for PIND to discuss its ongoing interventions and activities and existing partnerships with the state Ministries Departments and…
https://pindfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/YEP-Asaba-1.mp4 Exclusively convened for young professionals aged between 19 and 30 years old. The Young Professionals (YP) event is an opportunity for young people in various career fields to be mentored by skilled professionals. Recent graduates looking to begin their careers can ask questions, have down-to-earth conversations, and get relevant and valuable information from…
As part of its commitment to reducing poverty and reducing youth unemployment in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnerships Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), is holding a special ceremony to disburse grants to the 66 winners of its Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) project’s Start-Up Business Challenge Fund. The event will hold on Tuesday,…