Efforts to Address Conflict in the Niger Delta Region
In a bid to tackle conflicts in the Niger Delta region, the Ministry of Niger Delta Development is partnering with the civil society organization, Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND).
A statement by PIND's Executive Director, Tunji Idowu, revealed that the collaboration aims to implement the Niger Delta Regional Peacebuilding Strategy (NDRPS), employing a multi-stakeholder approach.
Titled 'Advancing New Frontiers for Greater Impact,' the statement outlined various developmental interventions in the region, such as facilitating the electrification of healthcare centers and community engagement under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
Despite prevailing socio-economic challenges like inflation and foreign exchange rate fluctuations affecting purchasing power,...