Photos from PIND's 10th Anniversary Awards & Gala Night

The statuettes presented during the PIND @ 10 Awards and Gala Night.

PIND’s Executive Director, Tunji Idowu giving the closing remark at the event.

PIND BoT member, Anire Celey-Okogun on the green carpet at the PIND @ 10 Awards and Gala Night.

Bose Eithokpa receiving an award for Longest Serving Consultant and her role in Capacity Building during the PIND @ 10 Awards and Gala Night

Henry Erikowa (M) of the Coastal Marine Development Initiative CMADI receiving an award for the category Empowering Local Organizations (Fundraising, Better Service Delivery) at the PIND @ 10 Awards & Gala Night

Dr. Austion Onuoha receiving an award in the category, Working with Communities to Reduce Conflicts during the PIND @ 10 Awards and Gala Night

Wale Ibinaye of CAD Consulting receiving an award in the category: Reducing Poverty Through Market Linkages, Jobs Facilitation and Increasing Incomes during the PIND @ 10 Awards & Gala Night.

A cross-section of distinguished guests at the PIND @ 10 Awards & Gala Night held on Nov. 11, 2021 at Fraser Suites Abuja.

Cross section of attendees at the PIND @ 10 Award and Gala Night

L-R PIND’s Program Director Dr Effiong Essein, BoT member Anire Celey-Okogun, Executive Director, Tunji Idowu, Former Executive Director Sam Daibo, Rhizome Consulting’s Yetunde Erogbogbo, Outgoing Executive Director Dara Akala, and Board Member Professor Femi Ajibola on the green carpet at PIND @ 10 Awards & Gala Night

DAI Country Director for Nigeria, Dr Joe Abbah on the green carpet at the PIND @ 10 Awards and Gala Night.

Former PIND Executive Director and General Manager CNL Warri, Sam Daibo on the green carpet at the PIND @ 10 Awards and Gala Night.

Ese Emerhi emceeing the PIND @ 10 Awards and Gala Night

Framed recognition letters from PIND to awardees given at the PIND @ 10 Awards and Gala Night

Outgoing Executive Director, Dr Dara Akala, giving an award acceptance speech after being awarded as the Sustainability Champion at the PIND @ 10 Awards and Gala Night.

Jerry Chidi, convener of Save the Mangrove receiving his certificate as winner of the My Niger Delta social media challenge at the PIND @ 10 Awards and Gala Night

Dr Fadare of Self Help and Rural Development Association (SHERDA) receiving an award in the category: Reducing Poverty Through Market Linkages, Jobs Facilitation and Increasing Incomes during the PIND @ 10 Awards & Gala Night.

L-R – Tunji Idowu, Incoming Executive Director PIND; Jerry Chidi, Winner #MyNigerDelta Challenge and Convener #SaveNigeiraMangrooves Campaign; Dr. Joe Abbah, Country Director DAI; Dr. Dara Akala, Outgoing Executive Director of PIND.

Chief Joseph Ughere of the United Ufuoma Fish Farmers Association (UUFFA) receiving an award in the category: Reducing Poverty Through Market Linkages, Jobs Facilitation and Increasing Incomes during the PIND @ 10 Awards & Gala Night.

PIND’s outgoing Executive Director, Dr. Dara Akala, receiving an award as the Sustainability Champion at the PIND @ 10 Awards & Gala Night held on Nov. 11, 2021 at Fraser Suites Abuja.

A cross section of PIND staff at the event.

PIND’s Former Executive Director and General Manager Chevron Nigeria Limited, Warri, Sam Daibo, receiving an honourary award as the Torch Bearer for PIND at the PIND @ 10 Awards & Gala Night

An awardee, Henry Erikowa of the Coastal Marine Development Initative (CMADI), seated during the event.

Nnennaya Eneremadu of Cara Development Foundation receiving an award under the category Reducing Poverty Through Market Linkages, Jobs Facilitation and Increasing Incomes from PIND BoT member Birkinn Esimaje at the PIND @ 10 Awards & Gala Night.

Dr Francis Ntamu (L) receiving his award under the category Influencing Government Policies, Practices and Programs from PIND BoT member, Birkinn Esimaje.

PIND 10th Anniversary Gala and Award Night (21)

PIND Board Member, Professor Femi Ajibola on the green carpet at the PIND @ 10 Awards and Gala Night.

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ABOUT PIND

PIND Foundation is a Nigerian non-profit organization established in 2010 with initial funding from Chevron Corporation to promote peace and equitable economic growth in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region by forging multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder partnerships at the regional, national and international levels.

 

Our vision is to build a strong legacy of sustainable peace and development amongst communities in the Niger Delta region.

Our theory of change buttresses the fact that conflicts increase in the absence of economic opportunities and that conflict plays a major role in hindering economic growth. It goes to say, therefore, that the one cannot exist without the other. On the other hand, the work that PIND is doing in the Niger Delta is the solution the region needs to address her issues of conflict and Economic development.

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CHAIRMAN & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

CELEBRATING A MAJOR MILESTONE!

PIND PROGRAM LOCATIONS

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ONDO

NDLink, Local Capacity Building, Cassava Project, Small Research Grant Program (SRGP), Capacity Building for Local Empowerment (CAPABLE), Business Linkages Project, Niger Delta Development Forum (NDDF), Partners for Peace (P4P)

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EDO

Media for Development (M4D), Small Research Grant Program (SRGP), NDLink, Capacity Building for Local Empowerment (CAPABLE), Business Linkages Project, Niger Delta Development Forum (NDDF), Partners for Peace (P4P), Cassava Project.

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DELTA

Integrated Peace & Development Unit (IPDU), NDLink, Advocacy Awareness & Civic Engagement (ADVANCE), Local Capacity Building, Cassava Project, Capacity Building for Local Empowerment (CAPABLE), Business Linkages Project, Strengthening Advocacy & Civic Engagement, Niger Delta Development Forum (NDDF), Aquaculture Value Chain Project, Partners for Peace (P4P), Palm Oil Value Chain, Appropriate Technology Enabled Development (ATED).

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BAYELSA

Cassava Project, Small Research Grant Program (SRGP), Capacity Building for Local Empowerment (CAPABLE), Business Linkages Project, Aquaculture Value Chain Project, Partners for Peace (P4P), Media for Development (M4D), Appropriate Technology Enabled Development (ATED)

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RIVERS

Small Research Grant Program (SRGP), Integrated Peace & Development Unit (IPDU), Capacity Building for Local Empowerment (CAPABLE), Business Linkages Project, Strengthening Advocacy & Civic Engagement, Aquaculture Value Chain Project, Partners for Peace (P4P), Palm Oil Value Chain, Niger Delta Youth Employment Pathways (NDYEP), Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

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IMO

Capacity Building for Local Empowerment (CAPABLE), Strengthening Advocacy & Civic Engagement, Partners for Peace (P4P), Palm Oil Value Chain.

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ABIA

Capacity Building for Local Empowerment (CAPABLE), Partners for Peace (P4P). Palm Oil Value Chain, Niger Delta Youth Employment Pathways (NDYEP),

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AKWA IBOM

Appropriate Technology Enabled Development (ATED), Strengthening Advocacy & Civic Engagement, Small Research Grant Program (SRGP), Capacity Building for Local Empowerment (CAPABLE), Partners for Peace (P4P). Palm Oil Value Chain, Niger Delta Youth Employment Pathways (NDYEP).

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CROSS RIVER

Small Research Grant Program (SRGP), Integrated Peace & Development Unit (IPDU), Capacity Building for Local Empowerment (CAPABLE), Business Linkages Project, Strengthening Advocacy & Civic Engagement, Niger Delta Development Forum (NDDF), Partners for Peace (P4P), Palm Oil Value Chain.

EVENTS

VIRTUAL PHOTO EXHIBITION

  • Featuring stunning photos from the Niger Delta

VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE | Wed., Oct. 27 | (2-4 p.m. WAT)

  • Attend “Reimagining Corporate Social Investments” featuring local and international oil companies, civil society organizations, government stakeholders, development partners, educational institutions, and big corporations in the Niger Delta. Join us via Zoom by clicking here – (Meeting ID: 931 912 5817 and Passcode: 3cej42)

VIRTUAL DOCUMENTARY SCREENING | Thurs., Nov. 4 | (2-3:30 p.m. WAT)

  • Watch our new virtual documentary entitled “A Decade of Making a Difference in the Niger Delta.” Join us via Zoom by clicking here – (Meeting ID: 931 912 5817 and Passcode: 3cej42)

#MYNIGERDELTA CHALLENGE | Fri., Nov. 5 | DEADLINE

  • A 1-minute video clip challenge aimed at motivating and inspiring residents of the Niger Delta to share about their region in a bid to create engagement for issues in the Niger Delta.

VIRTUAL ANNIVERSARY AWARDS & GALA NIGHT | Thurs., Nov. 11 | (6-8 p.m. WAT)

  • See awardees honored from Abuja, Nigeria from the comfort of your home or office!

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THEME:

A DECADE OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE NIGER DELTA

WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES TO REDUCE CONFLICTS

David Udofia

Peace Building Program Manager, PIND Foundation

19th November, 2021 | 2pm

REDUCING POVERTY THROUGH MARKET LINKAGES, JOB FACILITATION AND INCREASING INCOMES

Faith Emmanuel Soya

Market Development Advisor, PIND Foundation

29th November, 2021 | 2pm

EMPOWERING LOCAL ORGANISATIONS (FUNDRAISING, BETTER SERVICE DELIVERY)

Misan Edema-Sillo

Senior Market Development Advisor, PIND Foundation

22nd November, 2021 | 2pm

INFLUENCING GOVERNMENT POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND PROGRAMS

Chuks Ofulue

Advocacy Manager, PIND Foundation

2nd December, 2021 | 2pm

PROVIDING COASTAL COMMUNITIES ACCESS TO CLEAN ENERGY

Teslim Giwa

Access to Energy Manager, PIND Foundation

25th November, 2021 | 2pm

TARGETING THE MARGINALIZED (WOMEN, PWDs, AND YOUTHS)

Yemi Omire

Gender Mainstreaming Officer, PIND Foundation

Yvonne Jonah

Delta State Youth Empowerment Program (DYEP) Coordinator, PIND Foundation

9th December, 2021 | 2pm

Dr. Dara Akala at PIND's 10th Anniversary Roundtable Conversation

Dr. Dara Akala, Outgoing Executive Director, PIND Foundation, at PIND’s ‘Re-imagining the Future of Corporate Social Investment’ Round Table conversation.

Reducing Poverty through Market Linkages, Jobs Facilitation and Increasing Incomes

After 10 years of impact, PIND is reflecting on its history and taking stock of its enduring achievements as the organisation plans to double efforts to meet current and future challenges across the two pillars of economic development and peace building.

Tunji Idowu at PIND's 10th Anniversary Roundtable Discussion

Tunji Idowu, Executive Director, PIND Foundation, during his opening statement at PIND’s 10th anniversary roundtable, ‘Re-imagining the future of Corporate Social Investment’.

PIND's 10th Anniversary: The Official Flag Off

The Foundation for Partnerships Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND Foundation) is a Nigerian non-profit organization established in 2010 with initial funding from Chevron Corporation to promote peace and equitable economic growth in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region by forging multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder partnerships at the regional, national and international levels. After 10 years of impact, PIND is reflecting on its history and taking stock of its enduring achievements as the organization plans to double efforts to meet current and future challenges across the two pillars of its work: economic development and peace building.

Documentary: A Decade of Making A Difference in the Niger Delta

After 10 years of impact, PIND is reflecting on its history and taking stock of its enduring achievements as the organisation plans to double efforts to meet current and future challenges across the two pillars of its work: economic development and peace building.

Working with Communities to Reduce Conflicts

After 10 years of impact, PIND is reflecting on its history and taking stock of its enduring achievements as the organisation plans to double efforts to meet current and future challenges across the two pillars of its work: economic development and peace building. This documentary explores how PIND’s peace building program fosters stability by working with communities.

Empowering Local Organizations (Fundraising, Better Service Delivery)

After 10 years of impact, PIND is reflecting on its history and taking stock of its enduring achievements as the organisation plans to double efforts to meet current and future challenges across the two pillars of its work: economic development and peace building. This video explores how PIND’s capacity building enabling solution empowers local organisations to improve their fundraising and deliver better services.

Influencing Government Policies, Practices and Programs

After 10 years of impact, PIND is reflecting on its history and taking stock of its enduring achievements as the organisation plans to double efforts to meet current and future challenges across the two pillars of its work: economic development and peace building. This documentary explores how PIND’s analysis and advocacy enabling solution influences government policies, practices and programs.

Targeting the Marginalised: Women, Youth and People with Disabilities

After 10 years of impact, PIND is reflecting on its history and taking stock of its enduring achievements as the organisation plans to double efforts to meet current and future challenges across the two pillars of its work: economic development and peace building. This documentary explores how PIND’s economic development and peace building programs includes women, youth and people with disability.

Dr. Essien at PIND's 10th Anniversary Roundtable Discussion

“We will continue to deepen our collaboration. So 10 years of practice – which we now celebrate – recognizes the eminent capacity of PIND as a partnership development organization.” – Dr. Effiong Essien, Program Director, PIND Foundation, at our 10th Anniversary Roundtable conversation on ‘Re-imagining the Future of Corporate Social Investment’.

Powering Coastal Communities' Access to Clean Energy

After 10 years of impact, PIND is reflecting on its history and taking stock of its enduring achievements as the organisation plans to double efforts to meet current and future challenges across the two pillars of its work: economic development and peace building. This video explores how PIND is powering coastal communities by increasing their access to clean energy.

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PIND's 10th Anniversary: The Official Flag Off

The Foundation for Partnerships Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND Foundation) is a Nigerian non-profit organization established in 2010 with initial funding from Chevron Corporation to promote peace and equitable economic growth in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region by forging multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder partnerships at the regional, national and international levels. After 10 years of impact, PIND is reflecting on its history and taking stock of its enduring achievements as the organization plans to double efforts to meet current and future challenges across the two pillars of its work: economic development and peace building.

Documentary: A Decade of Making A Difference in the Niger Delta

After 10 years of impact, PIND is reflecting on its history and taking stock of its enduring achievements as the organisation plans to double efforts to meet current and future challenges across the two pillars of its work: economic development and peace building.

Working with Communities to Reduce Conflicts

After 10 years of impact, PIND is reflecting on its history and taking stock of its enduring achievements as the organisation plans to double efforts to meet current and future challenges across the two pillars of its work: economic development and peace building. This documentary explores how PIND’s peace building program fosters stability by working with communities.

Empowering Local Organizations (Fundraising, Better Service Delivery)

After 10 years of impact, PIND is reflecting on its history and taking stock of its enduring achievements as the organisation plans to double efforts to meet current and future challenges across the two pillars of its work: economic development and peace building. This video explores how PIND’s capacity building enabling solution empowers local organisations to improve their fundraising and deliver better services.

Influencing Government Policies, Practices and Programs

After 10 years of impact, PIND is reflecting on its history and taking stock of its enduring achievements as the organisation plans to double efforts to meet current and future challenges across the two pillars of its work: economic development and peace building. This documentary explores how PIND’s analysis and advocacy enabling solution influences government policies, practices and programs.

Targeting the Marginalised: Women, Youth and People with Disabilities

After 10 years of impact, PIND is reflecting on its history and taking stock of its enduring achievements as the organisation plans to double efforts to meet current and future challenges across the two pillars of its work: economic development and peace building. This documentary explores how PIND’s economic development and peace building programs includes women, youth and people with disability.

Dr. Essien at PIND's 10th Anniversary Roundtable Discussion

“We will continue to deepen our collaboration. So 10 years of practice – which we now celebrate – recognizes the eminent capacity of PIND as a partnership development organization.” – Dr. Effiong Essien, Program Director, PIND Foundation, at our 10th Anniversary Roundtable conversation on ‘Re-imagining the Future of Corporate Social Investment’.

Powering Coastal Communities' Access to Clean Energy

After 10 years of impact, PIND is reflecting on its history and taking stock of its enduring achievements as the organisation plans to double efforts to meet current and future challenges across the two pillars of its work: economic development and peace building. This video explores how PIND is powering coastal communities by increasing their access to clean energy.

PIND’S ACHIEVEMENTS (2010-2020)

PIND has achieved amazing things in the last decade—from capacity building, economic growth, and poverty reduction to sustainable development and peacebuilding.

Reducing Poverty

A total number of 614,503 farmers and SMEs have been empowered with best practice knowledge by the PIND-USAID-co-funded Maximizing Agricultural Revenue and other market funding

Fostering Stability

With the P4P (Partners for Peace) network, stability has now returned to the Niger Delta owing to the facilitation of 9,610 self-identifying peace actors equipped to combat conflict in the Niger Delta.

Enabling Development

PIND’s strong presence on the ground has spiked investor interest, leading to an additional investment of NGN 38.1 billion from federal and state governments, private sectors

Fostering Youth Employment

At least 4,355 youths have gained marker-relevant skills for employment in emerging growth sectors, encouraging enterprise start-ups in these emerging growth sectors.
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#MYNIGERDELTA CHALLENGE

Here is your chance at winning a Canon EOS 60D Camera, Tripod and Lavalier Wireless Microphone in addition to an all-expense paid trip to PIND’s Awards Night in Abuja! Join the #MyNigerDelta Challenge and share a 1-minute video addressing the issues you care the most about in the Niger Delta.

Prize Winners

The competition was made open to everyone on social media – natives of the Niger Delta region strongly participated. The overall winner was given an all-expense paid trip to PIND awards night in Abuja in addition to a Canon EOS 60D camera, Tripod and lavalier Wireless Microphone as well as a feature on the PIND and NDLink websites.

 

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OUR ANNUAL REPORTS

2010-2020

In our Annual Reports, we share how we have been making a difference in the Niger Delta. We have been doing this for 10 years! Each year follows a theme that reflects our focus and growth as an organization, but also the people and governments we are working with to reduce poverty, foster stability, and promote inclusive problem solving to the problems of the Niger Delta. Take a moment and read our stories of success as we commemorate a decade of making a difference in Nigeria’s Niger Delta.

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RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

2019: Award of Excellence

From Bayelsa Non-Governmental Organization’s (BANGOF) development initiative in recognition of our outstanding support to BANGOF…

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PRESS RELEASE

A DECADE OF PARTNERSHIPS