Putting Communities at the Center: A New Model for Peace and Growth in Edo State

Economic Development, Events, Peacebuilding, PIND Access to Energy Project, PIND Market Systems Devt Project, PIND NDYEP ProjectLeave a comment

For years, communities around Okomu Oil Palm Company have lived with both opportunity and tension — balancing livelihoods, expectations, and unresolved disputes. Now, a new chapter is beginning, driven not from boardrooms but from within the communities themselves. In Benin City, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and Okomu Oil Palm…

From Spoilage to Stability: How Solar Power Is Securing Livelihoods for Niger Delta Fisherfolk

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In Okibou Zion, a coastal fishing community in Burutu LGA, Delta State, the daily rhythm of life is tied to the water. For generations, fisherfolk have battled not just the tides but also the challenge of preserving their catch before it spoils. Post-harvest losses meant income instability and limited opportunities, particularly for women and youth…