PIND and Plan International Nigeria Sign MoU for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and Plan International Nigeria have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), reinforcing safeguarding systems, empowering youth, and bolstering community resilience across the Niger Delta region.
The agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony held at the PIND Foundation office in Abuja. The partnership is set to enhance collaboration on inclusive development programming, gender-responsive peacebuilding, workforce readiness, safeguarding systems, and economic inclusion initiatives throughout the region.
Commitment to Inclusive Development
Speaking at the event, Mr. Sam Ogbemi Daibo, Executive Director of PIND Foundation, emphasized that the partnership reflects a shared dedication to building more inclusive and resilient communities. He stated, “Sustainable development cannot happen when women, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups remain excluded from opportunities and decision-making processes. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to building more inclusive, resilient, and equitable communities across the Niger Delta.”
Strategic Collaboration for Vulnerable Populations
Dr. Charles Usie, Country Director of Plan International Nigeria, described the collaboration as a strategic move to strengthen inclusive systems and expand opportunities for vulnerable populations. He remarked, “At Plan International Nigeria, we believe sustainable development is only possible when inclusion, protection, and equal opportunity are intentionally integrated into development systems and community structures. This partnership with PIND Foundation creates an important opportunity to strengthen gender-responsive programming, empower women and young people, and advance resilient communities across the Niger Delta.”
Focus Areas of the Partnership
The partnership will concentrate on several key areas, including strengthening GESI integration across PIND programmes and partner organizations, enhancing safeguarding and accountability systems, and supporting inclusive economic empowerment pathways for women, youth, and vulnerable populations. Additionally, the collaboration will advance gender-responsive peacebuilding and governance programming, build institutional capacity through training, technical assistance, and knowledge sharing, and promote multi-stakeholder collaboration and policy engagement on gender equality and social inclusion.
This collaboration reinforces the commitment of both organizations to creating sustainable pathways for inclusive growth, resilience, and long-term development outcomes in the Niger Delta.
