From Kenechukwu Obiajuru, Yenagoa
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has announced the appointment of Sam Ogbemi Daibo as its new Executive Director.
Daibo, a development strategist and seasoned stakeholder engagement expert, brings over 35 years of experience spanning the private sector, public policy, and social investment. He returns to PIND having previously served as its Executive Director from 2013 to 2016, during which he helped transform the organization from a corporate social responsibility concept into a leading force for sustainable peace and economic development in the Niger Delta.
His appointment follows the retirement of Mr. Tunji Idowu earlier this year, whose leadership significantly advanced PIND’s vision and regional impact.
Prior to his reappointment, Daibo held several senior roles at Chevron Nigeria Limited, most recently as Director of Government Affairs. He was instrumental in shaping Chevron’s community engagement strategy and played a key role in transitioning the company’s General Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) model into the Host Community Development Trust framework, in line with Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
Speaking on his appointment, Daibo said: “I am honored to return to PIND at this pivotal time. The Foundation holds a unique position as a convener, catalyst, and partner for inclusive development in the Niger Delta. I look forward to working with our partners and communities to deepen our impact and build lasting peace and prosperity.”
PIND’s Board of Trustees welcomed the appointment, describing Daibo as a transformational leader with a deep understanding of the Niger Delta’s development landscape and the trust of key stakeholders across government, civil society, and the private sector.
Established in 2010, PIND Foundation works to reduce poverty and conflict in the Niger Delta through economic development, peacebuilding, capacity strengthening, and analysis. Its work has influenced national models for community engagement, supported thousands of livelihoods, and fostered long-term partnerships with organizations including USAID, Ford Foundation, GIZ, and UNDP.
Daibo holds an MBA from the University of Benin and a B.Sc. in Agriculture from the University of Calabar. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School’s Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management program and has received executive training from institutions including London Business School, Columbia Business School, and the University of Virginia Darden School.
