PIND Launches Peacebuilding Committees Across Bayelsa State to Strengthen Local Conflict Response Systems.

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The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has inaugurated Local Government Peacebuilding Committees across the eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Bayelsa State to deepen grassroots conflict resolution, strengthen early warning systems, and improve collaboration between community stakeholders and local authorities. The launch marks a major step forward in PIND’s commitment to…

PIND Showcases Inclusive Development Models at the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Angola

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To deepen international development cooperation and spotlight transformative cross-sector partnerships, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) participated in the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, held from June 22–25, 2025, in Luanda, Angola. Hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), the high-level summit brought together over 1,000 leaders from across the U.S.…

PIND Celebrates the Retirement of Executive Director Tunji Idowu: A Legacy of Empowerment, Innovation, and Regional Transformation

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The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) celebrates the remarkable leadership and legacy of its Executive Director, Mr. Tunji Idowu, who retires after nearly a decade of dedicated service. Since joining PIND as Deputy Executive Director in 2016 and later becoming Executive Director, Mr. Idowu has been instrumental in shaping the organization’s…

PIND Hosts Stakeholders’ Workshop to Strengthen Market Systems Development in the Niger Delta

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The Foundation for Partnerships Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) hosted a two-day Market Systems Development Stakeholders’ Workshop on December 5-6, 2024. The workshop brought together key actors from the market ecosystem, including service providers, input firms, research institutes, and government representatives. The workshop marked a significant milestone as PIND transitions from sector-specific agricultural value…

PIND Foundation Awards ₦67 Million in Grants to 112 Youth Entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta

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The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has reinforced its commitment to tackling youth unemployment by awarding ₦67,025,000 in start-up grants to 112 young entrepreneurs through its Start-up Business Challenge Fund. This initiative, a core component of PIND’s Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Project, aims to transform skills training into viable entrepreneurial ventures…

PIND Expands Cassava Seedling Training Program with 30 New Entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta

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To enhance agricultural productivity and improve livelihoods in the Niger Delta, in partnership with the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), Umudike Seeds, CARA Foundation, and Kolping Society Nigeria, we have expanded our Cassava Seedling Training Program. Following the successful certification of 25 entrepreneurs in 2023, PIND has successfully trained an additional 30 entrepreneurs this year.…

PIND Launches Arts and Culture-Based Activities to Foster Social Cohesion in the Niger Delta

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PIND has successfully launched a pioneering arts and culture initiative aimed at building social cohesion and reducing violence across Bayelsa and Delta States. Beginning on October 14, 2024, this two-week program engaged 16 communities across 8LGAs in both states with unique cultural activities that foster unity, encouraging alternative pathways to violence through shared heritage and…

PIND Launches Cocoa Seedling Training Program to Empower Farmers in the Niger Delta

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PIND Foundation recently launched its Cocoa Seedling Training Program, to enhance the capacity of cocoa farmers across the Niger Delta region. This initiative focused on improving access to high-quality cocoa seedlings, which are essential for fostering sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing productivity and improved livelihoods. The training event took place in Akure, Ondo State, from…

PIND Hosts Oil Palm Industry Stakeholders Convening to Boost Demand for Improved Seeds in the Niger Delta

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The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) recently hosted a high-level Oil Palm Industry Stakeholders Convening, designed to increase awareness and demand for improved oil palm seeds throughout the Niger Delta. This event brought together more than 80 stakeholders from across the oil palm value chain, including farmers, seed producers, government officials,…