PIND, Plan International Nigeria to strengthen gender equality, inclusive devt in N’Delta
By Tunde Oso The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and Plan International Nigeria have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), safeguarding systems, youth empowerment, and community resilience in the Niger Delta. The partnership, formalised during a signing ceremony at the PIND Foundation […]
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