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…
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…
As Nigeria’s clean energy sector moves from advocacy to large-scale deployment, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) joined key stakeholders at the Lagos Solar Fair 2025 to promote energy access, investment, and innovation in renewable energy. Held on October 9, 2025, the fair was organized in partnership with the Renewable Energy…
To expand renewable energy access for last-mile coastal communities, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), through its Access to Energy (A2E) program, convened a one-day Model Sharing Workshop on September 29, 2025. The virtual workshop, themed “Speed and Scale: Building Partnerships for Progress in Powering Last-Mile Niger Delta Off-Grid Communities,” brought…
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with A4&T Power Solutions Limited, conducted a week-long renewable energy technology demonstration and field trial that began on April 24, 2025, in Ugbo-Nla, Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State. The event introduced innovative clean energy solutions aimed at promoting the productive use of…
As a key implementer of the U.S. Government-led Power Africa Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (HETA), which aims to facilitate access to renewable energy for healthcare centers in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) attended the launch of the European Union-funded Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP), implemented…
CLOSED: PIND’s Youth Employment Pathway (YEP) partner seeks to train youths in Delta State on solar panel and inverter installation Asteven Renewable Energy Academy is now accepting applications for the Youth Employment Pathway (YEP) Program in Delta State. Sponsored by PIND Foundation – Solar panel and inverter installation – System Sizing and Energy Audit…
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is collaborating with the U.S. Government-led Power Africa Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (HETA) to facilitate access to renewable energy for healthcare centers in the Niger Delta. HETA is an ambitious project by Power Africa geared at electrifying up to 10,000 healthcare centers in Africa…
By Anthony Osibajo The energy crisis in Nigeria, particularly in the Niger Delta, poses a significant challenge due to the glaring contrast between the potential for power generation and the actual supply. This issue affects over 200 million people, leaving them without sufficient electricity. According to the World Bank’s 2022 Energy Progress Report, Nigeria has…
Chibuoke Mmesoma In the heart of the Niger Delta, a region rich in natural resources and profound challenges, pursuing sustainable development is a formidable task. This article delves into the intricate interplay between environmental stewardship, technological innovation, and regional peacebuilding efforts. It explores the complex dynamics of these factors while highlighting the efforts spearheaded by…