The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has linked more than 200 young people in the Niger Delta with employers, mentors, training providers and enterprise-support organisations as part of activities marking International Youth Day 2026.
The forum, held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, under the theme, “Youth Empowerment for a Sustainable Future,” focused on empowering young people through career pathways for economic development and sustainable peace in the region.
Participants from Bayelsa, Abia, Delta, Edo and Rivers states explored career opportunities spanning information and communication technology, agriculture and agribusiness, renewable energy, construction and technical trades, hospitality and the digital economy.
They were also introduced to jobs, internships, apprenticeships, mentorship, training and enterprise-support opportunities through a Career Opportunities and Support Fair.
Sam Ogbemi Daibo, executive director of PIND, said youth empowerment must go beyond training to creating systems that connect skills with economic opportunities.
