To advance transparency and promote community-led development under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has completed a series of Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) Database Validation Meetings across Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom States. Held under The Bridges Project, these validation meetings brought together stakeholders…
To promote inclusive participation and drive the effective implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has concluded a series of high-level stakeholder consultations across four oil-producing states. Themed “Ensuring Continuous Local Support for PIA Implementation and Scaling Community Development Models,” the three-week consultations, held from…
To address the challenges of multiple taxation and unauthorized levies affecting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has established a Technical Working Group (TWG) on Tax Reforms. The inaugural meeting, held on March 19, 2025, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, brought…
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…
In early October 2024, the Ford Foundation and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) came together for two days of meaningful discussions to deepen their long-standing partnership and explore fresh opportunities for collaboration in the Niger Delta. What began as a field visit quickly evolved into strategic dialogues that promise to…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – PIND Foundation, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable development in the Niger Delta, recently hosted a pivotal Dialogue and Experience Sharing Forum under its Bridges Project. This event was strategically designed to advance the implementation of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, focusing specifically on the integration and empowerment of…
The Bridges Project, a partnership between The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and the Ford Foundation, aims to effectively implement Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (PIA) and ensure all stakeholders, especially those from affected communities, have a voice. The project aims to provide the successful implementation of the PIA by fostering…
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) recently participated in the launch events for Serendib Capital’s new offices in Port Harcourt and Warri, Delta State. The launch represents a significant milestone in the collaboration between PIND and Serendib Capital, emphasizing their shared commitment to advancing environmental and socio-economic development in Nigeria’s Niger…
The Niger Delta region faces a critical challenge: balancing economic growth with environmental protection. In response, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is taking a leading role in the FAO-GEF Food Systems, Land Use Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program. This multi-year initiative, launched in 2023, aims to transform cocoa and oil palm…
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…