Empowering Youth Through Digital Innovation: Eunice Sologidi’s Success Story with PIND’s Youth Employment Pathways Program

In honor of the 2024 International Youth Day, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta region (PIND) proudly celebrates the remarkable journey of Eunice Sologidi, a standout grantee of the 2023 Challenge Fund through our Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) program. Eunice’s story illustrates the profound impact of digital technology and strategic support in…

Hon. Smart Okpara: From Local Leadership to National Role – A Success Story of the Bridges Project

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…

International Youth Day 2024: “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development”

In celebration of International Youth Day 2024, themed “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” PIND Foundation is pleased to present its strategic initiatives that utilize digital innovations to empower youth across Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. This year’s event highlights how digital tools are reshaping opportunities and advancing sustainable development, and PIND…

PIND Foundation Attends Launch of Serendib Offices and Mangrove Restoration Project

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…

PIND Conducts Post Planting Certification For Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta

To ensure compliance with NASC’s certification requirements for cassava seed multiplication, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), Umudike Seeds, and Kolping Society of Nigeria, recently conducted a comprehensive post-planting certification field visit from July 17th to 19th, 2024. This initiative targeted Cassava…

PIND Foundation’s Initiatives to Improve Vaccine Accessibility in the Niger Delta Poultry Sector

The poultry industry is a crucial and viable subsector of the Nigerian agricultural sector, contributing 20-25% of the agricultural GDP and providing employment for approximately 20 million people, both directly and indirectly. However, the poultry sector faces persistent challenges, particularly the threat of infectious diseases that can devastate poultry stocks and undermine economic stability. Diseases…

World MSME Day: PIND’s Contribution to MSME Development in the Niger Delta region

The Niger Delta region is home to a diverse range of resilient Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) spanning agriculture, manufacturing, services, and technology. These businesses form the backbone of our local economy, providing jobs, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable development.   Recognizing the crucial role MSMEs play in the economic fabric of the region,…

Terms Of Reference (TOR) For Consultant Engagement: A Scoping Study On Access To Technical & Business Development Services In The Niger Delta

CLOSED: PROJECT BACKGROUND: PIND’s Market Development project is a vital initiative focused on strengthening agricultural productivity and uplifting the economic status of farmers and small enterprises across the diverse landscapes of the Niger Delta region. Through the adoption of a market systems development (MSD) approach, the project strategically targets the root causes of market under-performance,…

Terms Of Reference (TOR) For Consultant Engagement: Scoping Study On Access To Industrial Market And Agricultural Technology

CLOSED: PROJECT BACKGROUND: PIND’s Market Development project is a vital initiative focused on strengthening agricultural productivity and uplifting the economic status of farmers and small enterprises across the diverse landscapes of the Niger Delta region. Through the adoption of a market systems development (MSD) approach, the project strategically targets the root causes of market underperformance,…

Terms Of Reference (TOR) For Consultant Engagement: A Scoping Assessment Of The Agricultural Inputs, Including Agricultural Seeds Market In The Niger Delta

CLOSED: PROJECT BACKGROUND: PIND’s Market Development project is a vital initiative focused on strengthening agricultural productivity and uplifting the economic status of farmers and small enterprises across the diverse landscapes of the Niger Delta region. Through the adoption of a market systems development (MSD) approach, the project strategically targets the root causes of market under-performance,…