To bridge the gap between micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), farmers, and financial services in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) held a one-day capacity-building and linkage workshop for business development service providers (BDSPs) on June 13, 2025. Hosted in Warri, Delta State, the workshop introduced ten [...]
To accelerate inclusive economic growth in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) conducted a three-day technical training and linkage workshop for 25 Technical Service Providers (TSPs) from April 23–25, 2025, at its Economic Development Centre in Warri, Delta State. This marks the first phase of a broader initiative [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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, [...]
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance agricultural productivity and promote sustainable farming practices, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with the Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration Impact Program (FOLUR-IP), recently concluded a transformative 3-day Training of Trainers (ToT) program in Cross River State. Held from [...]
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 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 [...]
In a bid to strengthen the oil palm sector and improve seed distribution within the Niger Delta region, PIND Foundation, in partnership with four leading seed companies, is hosting a two-day virtual engagement. This initiative is set to tackle the pressing challenges in seed quality and distribution, providing critical support to nursery operators and farmers. [...]
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