To advance youth employability systems and promote professional standards in youth development, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) participated in the National Workshop on the Professionalization of Youth Work in Nigeria, held from June 24–26, 2025, in Abuja. Organized by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development in collaboration with the University…
Highlighting Proven Results in Youth Employment The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) recently welcomed a delegation from the Africa-America Institute (AAI) on a learning visit to assess the impact of PIND’s Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) initiative, a workforce development program funded by the Ford Foundation. The visit provided an opportunity to…
The 13th Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum 2024, held in Bayelsa State from December 2–5, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore new frontiers for advancing local content in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Under the theme, “Defining the Next Frontier for Nigerian Content Implementation,” the forum emphasized the pivotal role of local…
The Women in Tech Summit 3.0, held on November 16, 2024, in Asaba, Delta State, served as a vibrant platform for promoting the inclusion of women in Africa’s growing tech ecosystem. This year’s theme, Empowering Women in Africa: Leveraging Technology for Inclusive Growth, set the stage for impactful discussions, collaborations, and opportunities. At the forefront…
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…
CLOSED: PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT The primary goal of this consultancy is to develop two comprehensive practice papers centered on the YEP Program’s Services sector, specifically targeting the Photography and Videography, Tailoring, and Catering skill areas. The consultant’s main tasks involve analyzing YEP’s Services sector training to identify established learning patterns and extracting key…
Hanson Johnson, the CEO of Start Innovation Hub, has been a driving force in advancing digital empowerment in the Niger Delta. As a native of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, his partnership with PIND Foundation has significantly shaped the impact and reach of his organization. Hanson’s journey with PIND began…
OPEN: PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The selected consultant will support the team in carrying out scheduled activities, including stakeholder engagements, ecosystem strengthening design and implementation of various interventions, grantmaking and grantees supervision, work planning and reporting, and government engagement for the adoption of the NDYEP model and framework. OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The specific…
PIND has consistently integrated digital innovation into its strategies, recognizing the power of technology in shaping the future of youth in the Niger Delta. PIND has empowered thousands of young people through various projects and partnerships, providing them with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. This year’s International…
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…