PIND Awards N44.3m Grants To Youth-led Businesses

PIND, in partnership with Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta, has awarded N44.3 million in grants to 65 youth-led businesses. The grants aim to unlock the potential of young people in the region as drivers of peace and sustainable economic development.

The ceremony, held in Asaba, Delta State, celebrated International Youth Day 2025 with the theme "Advancing Peace and Development in the Niger Delta through Technology Partnerships and Job Creation." The event brought together 100 participants, including youth leaders, government officials, private sector actors, and development partners. The Executive Director of PIND, Sam Ogbemi Daibo, emphasized the importance of supporting individual entrepreneurs to build a local ecosystem of peace and productivity.

The grants were awarded to businesses in various sectors, highlighting the need for collaboration between government, private sector, civil society, and youth to address complex challenges in the Niger Delta.