Understanding and implementing Cocoa Traceability systems – Perspectives from the Nigerian Cocoa Sustainability sector

Invitation to Participate in the quarterly Cocoa sustainability webinar on the  23rd of November, 2022. We write to cordially invite you to participate in the quarterly cocoa sustainability webinar, scheduled for 23 rd of November, 2022. The central theme of this edition is, “Implementing cocoa sustainability systems in Nigeria”. This webinar edition is being organized…

Q&A: Why the Niger Delta is primed for investment and improvement

PIND’s Executive Director, Tunji Idowu, was recently interviewed by Devex on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77). Below is an excerpt: The Niger Delta is the prime location for investment in sustainable development initiatives, but too many are put off by the area’s reputation, said Tunji Idowu, executive director of Partnership…

A Demand-Led Skills Development Model is the Panacea to Youth Unemployment

Youth unemployment is one of the most significant development challenges facing governments and development partners in Nigeria today. The country suffers from a “labor market trifecta” of jobless growth, an expanding population, and unemployable youth. Despite decades of reasonably steady economic growth, the Nigerian economy has not generated the jobs required to sustain its large…

Perception Study to Evidence The Impacts of PIND’s Peace building Program in the Niger Delta 2020-2021

This study aimed to ascertain how PIND, through its Peacebuilding (PB) Program has impacted in contribung to a more peaceful, secure and safe environment that enables economic development in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. It also provides data for one of the key metrics of PIND’s Peacebuilding Program: a measure of the “populaon that feel safe…

Abia State Governor visits PIND’s Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Project in Aba

On Thursday, September 15, 2022, the Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, visited IG Hub, one of PIND’s implementing partners on the Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) project in Aba, Abia State. IG Hub is currently training PIND-supported youth on information communication technology (ICT).   The governor met with PIND’s YEP Manager, Patrick Ekpe, and IG…

VIDEO: How PIND Commemorated the International Youth Day 2022

PIND sponsored 10 of its Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) participants to attend the Niger Delta Future Fest in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. This was done to commemorate International Youth Day, whose theme was ‘Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages.’ The participants share their stories of being part of the YEP Program and a message to other Niger Delta Youths.

Request for Applications – Internship to support PIND’s Project Support Services Unit

CLOSED: PIND is seeking to engage an intern to support the PSS team in managing PIND’s contract solicitation, preparation and administration.The Internship opportunity is at the PIND Office in Abuja, Nigeria. It is expected that this assignment will run for a total of 6 months starting from October 3rd, 2022, and be renewable for another…