PARTNERS’ VOICES

Through PIND’s support, the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs has achieved a very appreciable milestone in developing the Niger Delta Regional Peacebuilding Strategy, a regional security framework. PIND’s unwavering commitment to the development of the Niger Delta region has positively impacted the lives of countless individuals and communities. PIND’s work aligns with the mandate of the Ministry to improve the living condition of Niger Deltans in general. Hence, the Ministry will continue to collaborate with the Foundation to improve the situation in the region.

Alfred A. Abah Director, Planning Research & Statistics Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs

PIND’s close affinity with the developmental challenges of the region provides it with the opportunity to formulate unique approaches with its trusted partners that are not just impactful, but people oriented. Working with its partners, PIND is one of the few developmental agencies taking on the challenges of election violence. PIND and its partners have raised community digital peacebuilders and increased civic citizen trust in CSOs’ unbiased activities. These are innovative, multi-dimensional, and highly sought after results in the development sector: real value for money. I, therefore, commend PIND.

Egondu Esinwoke –Ogbalor Executive Director Community Initiative for Enhanced Peace and Development (CIEPD)

PIND’s partnership with VECTIS Business Option Ltd, a renewable energy company has helped to provide access to energy to rural communities in the Niger Delta via the Energy Cabin (Mini-Grid) model building a 62KWp solar PV in Ogheye community located in Warri North LGA, Delta State. With about a 100-connection having access to energy and impacting their businesses and livelihood. Also, an aggregated 37KWp solar PV Cold Storage Refrigeration Hubs (CSRHubs) in Sangana, Fishtown and Koluama II communities in Brass LGA, Bayelsa state. The CSRHubs caters to the about 80% needs of women who are predominantly fish traders in these rural coastal communities in Nigeria. This access to energy has improved their income significantly by 20% compared to their typical drying or smoking of fish. CSRHubs has provided Freezing of fish which has reduced wastage, improved their health and given women more access to finance for a better livelihood to take care of the families better.

Tayo Kehinde, MD CEO Vectis Business Option Ltd.