PIND Q3 July – September 2019 Progress Report
This report covers PIND’s major results and outputs from July – September 2019 (Quarter 3 of 2019).
Poverty Assessment of the Niger Delta – November 2018
A poverty assessment of MADE and PIND was initiated in May 2018 to establish a deeper understanding of the characteristics of poverty in the Niger Delta, taking samples from the seven value chains. Analysis were carried out on MADE and PIND interventions in Cassava, Fisheries, and Palm Oil and specifically for MADE in Agricultural Inputs,…
PIND, SKYE and EdoJobs Graduate 200 Young PV Professionals in Edo State
PIND is partnering with the Skills Development for Youth Employment – SKYE programme, a four-year programme funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
PIND Q2 April – June 2019 Progress Report
This report covers PIND’s major results and outputs from April – June 2019 (Quarter 2 of 2019). In the period under review, PIND built on the gains recorded in Quarter 1 of 2019 by creating awareness, building knowledge, and changing attitudes, capacity, and practices in ways that positively re-orient the hopes, aspirations, and visions of…
PIND ½ Hour on TV Enlightens Hundreds of Farmers on the Dangers of Poor Oil Palm Seedlings
The Niger Delta’s nine states account for about 75 percent of palm oil production in Nigeria and 80 percent of the production from the region comes from smallholder farmers. The proliferation of adulterated seedlings however threatens the livelihoods of oil palm farmers and is stifling the growth of the sector in Nigeria. PIND Half Hour,…
Oil Palm Farming Without Tears – How improved harvesting technology is increasing oil palm production in the Niger Delta
Kingsley Ojeah pruning bunches with his MAH at his farm in Ubule-Uku in Delta State PIND has affected the lives of over 26, 000 palm fruits farmers with training on best practices like adoption of MAH On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, two women in their early 30s were on a moving motorcycle along Ubulu-Uku -…
To Cut Down Oil Palm Farmers’ Losses, PIND Foundation Introduces the Malaysian Knife
In the 1960s, Nigeria was the leading producer of palm oil. Though the country still remains one of the largest producers, it now meets domestic demands through imports. The Niger Delta region accounts for roughly 57% of the palm oil produced in Nigeria. As Nigeria’s population continues to grow, there is an increase in…
He always comes to our rescue: How volunteers are bringing peace to the Niger Delta
Founded in 1940s by missionaries, Baptist High School in Borokiri area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was all-boys until 2006 when it turned coeducational. But having girls in the school poses a greater security challenge to the school administrators. “With all the cult activities, most of the youths will like to come to our school…
PIND’s Demonstration Ponds are Helping Fish Farmers in the Niger Delta to Increase Productivity
Yemi Ogundolire, 36, had always wanted to be a major producer and supplier of catfish in the Niger Delta. In mid-2016, he ventured into fish farming as a business by establishing eight catfish ponds at Akungba in Ondo state. Though he lacked knowledge of how to run a fish pond, he believed he would succeed…
Business Development for Not-for-Profit Organizations by Adetoun Oluwole
Not-for-Profit Organizations also known as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) pursue public interests or public good, rather than commercial. However, without adequate funding, NGOs would be unable to meet their objectives, make an impact or realize their vision. PIND has been addressing the problem of funding among Niger Delta NGOs by building their capacity. Here are a few…