IMO STATE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA
RURAL ACCESS AND MOBILITY PROJECT (RAMP2)
Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
for
Reinstating/Constructing Damaged, Washed Away & Missing 23
nos River Crossings on the Rural Road Network in Imo State
Final Report
November 2019
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ ii
List of Tables ............................................................................................................................................. iv
List of Figures ............................................................................................................................................ iv
List of Plates................................................................................................................................................ v
List of Annexes ........................................................................................................................................... v
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ................................................................................... vi
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................................................... ii
CHAPTER ONE ......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Project Background ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Objective of the ESMP ................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Approach and Methodology ......................................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER TWO ........................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 State and National Environmental Legislation and Institutional Frameworks ................................... 3
2.2 International Conventions and Agreements .................................................................................. 5
2.3 World Bank Safeguard Policies Triggered by RAMP 2 ............................................................... 6
CHAPTER THREE..................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Priority River Crossings................................................................................................................ 7
CHAPTER FOUR ..................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Biophysical Environment ........................................................................................................... 11
4.2.1.1 Soil Physico-Chemical Properties and Quality ........................................................................... 11
4.2.1.2 Ambient Air Quality ................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.1.3 Physico-Chemical Analysis of the Surface Water Samples ....................................................... 11
4.3 Overview of the Description of the Prioritized River Crossings ................................................ 13
4.4 Socio-Economic Environment .................................................................................................... 31
CHAPTER FIVE .................................................................................................................................... 34
5.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................. 34
5.2 Potential Environmental and Social Impacts .............................................................................. 34
5.2.1 Positive Environmental and Social Impacts ............................................................................... 34
5.2.2 Potential Negative Environmental and Social Impacts ............................................................... 35
CHAPTER SIX ...................................................................................................................................... 36
6.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 36
6.2 GBV Risk Management Mechanisms ........................................................................................... 59
6.3 Institutional Arrangements ......................................................................................................... 60
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6.4 Capacity Assessment and Training Programme ......................................................................... 62
6.5 Monitoring and Reporting ............................................................................................................. 63
6.5.1 Monitoring Activities.................................................................................................................. 63
6.5.2 Reporting Procedures.................................................................................................................. 63
6.5.3 Record Keeping and Control ...................................................................................................... 63
6.6 Implementation Schedule ........................................................................................................... 64
6.8 ESMP Disclosure ........................................................................................................................ 65
6.9 Cost of Implementing the ESMP ................................................................................................ 65
CHAPTER SEVEN................................................................................................................................... 66
7.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................. 66
7.2 Grievance Redress Process............................................................................................................... 67
7.3 Structure of Grievance Redress for the RCs Rehabilitation Works ................................................. 67
7.4 Setting up a Grievance Redress Committee ..................................................................................... 68
7.4.1 First Level GRM: GRC at the Site/Community Level: .............................................................. 68
7.4.2 Second Level of GRM: GRC at the SPIU Level: ....................................................................... 69
7.4.3 Third Level of GRM: GRC at the State Technical Committee Level: ....................................... 70
7.4.4 Court Resolution of Grievance Matters ...................................................................................... 71
7.5 Awareness of GRM .......................................................................................................................... 71
7.6 Reporting: ................................................................................................................................... 72
7.7 GRM Jurisdiction: ...................................................................................................................... 72
7.8 Expectation When Grievances Arise .......................................................................................... 72
7.9 Management of Reported Grievances ................................................................................................. 73
7.10 Grievance Log and Response Time ............................................................................................... 73
CHAPTER EIGHT................................................................................................................................. 74
8.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................. 74
8.2 Objectives ................................................................................................................................... 74
8.3 Stakeholder Engagement Approach............................................................................................ 75
8.4 Stakeholder KIIs, FGDs, Community Meeting and Interpretation ............................................. 75
CHAPTER NINE ...................................................................................................................................... 81
9.1 Summary ..................................................................................................................................... 81
9.2 Recommendation ........................................................................................................................ 81
ANNEXURE ............................................................................................................................................. 83
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List of Tables
Table 2.1 State and National Environmental Guidelines and Institutional Frameworks 3
Table 2.2: Safeguard Policies Triggered by RAMP-2 6
Table 3.1: Imo RAMP 2 Priority River Crossing 7
Table 3.2: Imo State RAMP 2 River Crossing Project Activities 8
Table 3.3: Details of Hydraulic Structures 8
Table 3.4: Pavement Layers and Surfacing Types 9
Table 3.5 Geometric and Pavement Data for Approach Roads 9
Table 4.1 Sampling point for Biophysical Environment (soil, surface water and air) 12
Table 4.2: Current Status of the Prioritized Imo RAMP-2 River Crossings (LOT 1) 13
Table 4.3: Current Status of the Prioritized Imo RAMP-2 River Crossings (LOT 2) 18
Table 4.4: Current Status of the Prioritized Imo RAMP-2 River Crossings (LOT 3) 23
Table 4.5: Current Status of Prioritized Imo RAMP-2 River Crossings (LOT 4) 27
Table 4.6 Socio-economic Characteristics of the consulted persons in the Communities 31
Table 5.1: Project implementation phases and associated activities 34
Table 6.1: Environmental and Social Mitigation and Monitoring Plan during the Pre-Construction Phase 37
Table 6.2: Environmental and Social Mitigation and Monitoring Plan during the Construction Phase 47
Table 6.3: Environmental and Social Mitigation and Monitoring Plan during the Post – Construction/Operation Phase
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Table 6.4: Institutional Arrangement for ESMP Implementation 60
Table 6.5: Institutional Capacity Strengthening Plan 62
Table 6.7: Internal and External Monitoring 63
Table 6.8: ESMP Implementation Schedule 64
Table 6.9: Contractual Measures 65
Table 6.10 Disclosure Procedure 65
Table 6.11 Cost of Implementing the ESMP 65
Table 7.1: Typical Reporting format for Grievance Redress 73
Table 8.1 Summary of Issues Raised at KIIs 75
Table 8.2 Summary of Issues Raised at FGDs 76
Table 8.3 Summary of Issues Raised at Community Meeting 76
List of Figures
Figure 4.1: Prioritized River Crossings in LOT 1 ........................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Figure 4.2: Prioritized River Crossings in LOT 2 ........................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Figure 4.3: Prioritized River Crossings in LOT 3 ........................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Figure 4.4: Prioritized RAMP River Crossings in LOT 4............................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Figure 6.1 Imo RAMP 2 Grievance Redress Framework .......................................................................................... 67
Figure 6.2 Grievance Redress Flowchart ........................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
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List of Plates
Plate 4.1: River Crossings in LOT 1 ............................................................................................................. 17
Plate 4.2: River Crossing in LOT 2 ............................................................................................................... 21
Plate 4.3: Boa ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Plate 4.4: River Crossings in LOT 3 ............................................................................................................. 26
Plate 4.5 River Crossings in LOT 4 .............................................................................................................. 30
List of Annexes
ANNEX 1: TERMS OF REFERENCE ........................................................................................................................................ 83
ANNEX II: QUESTIONNAIRE .................................................................................................................................................... 92
ANNEX III: MINUTES OF THE STAKEHOLDERS MEETING ................................................................................................ 97
ANNEX IV: STAKEHOLDER MEETING ATTENDANCE ..................................................................................................... 106
ANNEX V: LIST OF THE PERSONS MET ............................................................................................................................... 107
ANNEX VI: STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION .................................................................................................................... 108
ANNEX VII: CODE OF CONDUCT TO PREVENT GENDER BASED VIOLENCE DURING THIS PROJECT ................. 110
ANNEX VIII: GRIEVANCE REDRESS FRAMEWORK FOR IMO STATE RAMP .............................................................. 114
ANNEX IX: SUMMARY OF WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARD POLICIES APPLICABLE
TO THE RAMP PROJECT ................................................................................................................................................. 115
ANNEX X: GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONDITIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS .... 116
ANNEX XI TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................................................................................ 120
ANNEX XII: PHYSICAL CULTURAL RESOURCES - MANAGEMENT PLAN (PCR-MP). .............................................. 121
ANNEX XIV PROJECT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) PLAN .......................................................... 127
ANNEX XV BORROW PIT REMEDIATION PLAN ................................................................................................................ 131
ANNEX XVI WORKERS’ SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN ..................................................................................................... 133
ANNEX XVII WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN ..................................................................................................................... 134
ANNEX XVIII: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCREENING FOR IMO STATE RAMP2 RIVER CROSSINGS ........ 135
ANNEX XIX RAP SCREENING REPORT FOR RIVER CROSSINGS ................................................................................... 137
ANNEX XX PICTURE OF BOA ............................................................................................................................................... 140
ANNEX XXI LOCATION OF PROPOSED STAGING AREA, BASE CAMP AND PCR ...................................................... 141
ANNEX XXII LABOUR INFLUX MANAGEMENT PLAN ..................................................................................................... 142
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
ARAPs Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plans M&E Monitoring & Evaluation
AFD French Development Agency NESREA National Environmental Standards and Regulatory
Enforcement Agency
BOQ Bill of Quantity
NGOs Non- Governmental Organizations
CBOs Community Based Organizations
NPE National Policy on Environment
CSOs Civil Society Organizations
NSME Nigerian Society of Mining Engineers
CDA Community Development Associations
OHS Occupational Health and Safety
EA Environmental Assessment
OHSMP Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan
EMS Environmental Management Systems
OP Operational Policy
ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
PAD Project Appraisal Document
ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan
PAP Project Affected Persons
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
PC Project Coordinator
ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework
PCN Project Concept Notes
ESO Environmental Safeguard Officer
PDOs Project Development Objectives
FGN Federal Government of Nigeria
PIM Project Implementation Manual
FGD Focus Group Discussion
RAMP 2 Rural Access and Mobility Project 2
FMEnv Federal Ministry of Environment
RC River Crossing
GRC Grievance Redress Committee
RPF Resettlement Policy Framework
GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism
SPIU State Project Implementation Unit
ISEPA Imo State Environmental Protection Agency
ToR Terms of Reference
IPV Intimate Partner Violence
WB World Bank
KII Key Informant Interview
WHO World Health Organization
LGA Local Government Authority
MDAs Ministries Department and Agencies
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ES 1: Background
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank (WB) and French
Development Agency (AFD) for the implementation of Second Rural Access and Mobility Project
(RAMP2). The RAMP-2 is aimed at improving and enhancing accessibility and mobility in the rural areas
of Nigeria. As part of RAMP-2 Activities in Imo State, a total of 23 Nos critical river crossings across
several Local Government Areas (LGA) of the state have been prioritized for rehabilitation/construction.
The project will involve medium-sized civil engineering works which is envisaged to result in minor
negative Environmental and Social impacts thus, triggering the World Bank’s Safeguard Policies including
Environmental Assessment OP 4.01; Natural Habitats OP 4.04, Involuntary Resettlement OP 4.12 and
Physical and Cultural Resources OP 4.11. Consequently, the Imo State RAMP-2 Project Implementation
Unit (SPIU) has prepared this Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) to mitigate the likely
Environmental and Social impacts that may result from project implementation.
ES 2: Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework
The proposed project will be guided by applicable Federal and State policies and regulatory framework,
and the World Bank operational safeguard policies. The ESMP has been prepared in accordance with the
procedures for conducting Environmental Assessments (EA) for development projects in line with the
Environmental Impact Assessment Act No. 86, 1992 (as amended by EIA Act CAP E12 LFN 2004), and
also the World Bank OP 4.01 (Environmental Assessment). Consequently, the project implementation will
be guided by the provisions of the National Policy on Environment (1989) and the applicable World Bank
operational policies. The legal and regulatory framework is provided in details in chapter 2.
ES 3: Project Description
The project activities include Site preparation, Construction of Box Culverts, Protection Works and
Ancillary Works; approach roads, retaining walls, side drains, etc. Table 3.1 lists the
rehabilitation/construction works of prioritized River Crossings.
ES 4: Environmental and Social Baseline Information of Project Locations
Some of the existing river crossings which will be rehabilitated, and areas marked for provision of new
river crossings are characterized by the presence of various aquatic plants and animals such as bamboo,
Plantain and Alligator lizard respectively. Other plants of economic importance located around these areas
include palm tree, oil bean and cashew among others. Due to the location of these economic trees, they are
likely to be impacted during implementation of civil works. The rivers or streams are the major source of
water for domestic use across the priority sites. They also serve other purposes like source of water for
fishing and recreation. These activities are likely to be affected during the civil work. There is a shrine in
Mgbidi community. The river (Obana) is a deity where fishing is prohibited. The killing of animals such as
Boa constrictor is also a prohibited and a taboo in Mgbidi community (see Annex XIII & XXI for more
details). The people across the project areas are mainly farmers who are into crop and cash crop cultivation.
ES 5: Potential Environmental and Social Impacts
The potential positive project impacts will include:
• Enhanced access and mobility for the people and movement of agricultural products;
• Creation of jobs for the people of Imo State including new jobs for youth and women;
• Greater diversity in production and in farmers income;
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• Access to market-induced increase in production
• Reduction in cost of transportation; and
• Increase inter-communal socio-economic exchange
The envisaged adverse impacts that may result from the project are listed in the table below:
Potential Adverse Impacts
Social Impacts Environmental Impacts
• Loss of sources of livelihood • Soil erosion caused by the weight and activities of the
• Conflict arising potentially from loss of sources of livelihood and heavy-duty machines
access to assets • Air and water pollution from construction spoils
• Exacerbation of the risk of transmission of HIV/AIDS and other • Noise disturbance from heavy duty machineries
STIs due to increase in migrant population. • Disruption of access to movement due to excavations
• Damage to shrines and cultural sites (PCR)e.g in Mgbidi • Dust emission due excavation and use of heavy
community construction machineries
• Occupational health and Safety risks • Waste generation from construction spoils
• Respiratory and eye related problems for workers due to • Loss of vegetation due to site clearing
exposure to fugitive dusts and gaseous emissions. • Potential siltation of surface water from eroded and
• Increased security risks due to storage of materials and excavated soils
equipment on site • Soil contamination from leakage/ spillage of fuel or oil
• Threat to community culture, safety and security due to from equipment and vehicles.
presence of workers and business opportunists. • Generation of construction waste and debris
• Increase in vehicular movement may cause traffic congestion • Material sourcing, borrow pit formation and
and accidents management
• Risks of occupational and social accidents and injuries in using • Staging area impacts
the new river crossings • Risk of flooding during civil work
• Risk to community health and safety • Wastewater discharges
• Increased demand on freshwater resources
• Traffic congestion and diversion during construction works
• Increased use of/demand for natural resources
• Risk of drowning in river by workers
• Security issues that may lead to stealing of contractor equipment
mobilized to site
• Threat to community culture due to labour influx
• Risk of social conflict and gender-based violence due to labour
influx
• Increased risk of illicit behavior and crime
• Increased burden on and competition for public service provision
• Impacts on community dynamics
• Child labour and school dropout
• Local inflation of prices
• Increased pressure on accommodation and rent
ES 6: Implementation schedule
The project implementation phase is estimated to be completed in 7 months. The implementation
schedule is presented in chapter 6 (Table 6.8).
ES 7: Environmental and Social Management Plan
The ESMP establishes mitigation measures to address all potential adverse environmental and social
impacts identified for the proposed project, including responsibility and costs as detailed in Chapter 6, table
6.1. The mitigation costs will be embedded as part of the contractors BOQ. The plan also provides a
monitoring program including responsibilities and monitoring frequency to ensure compliance to mitigation
measures.
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ES 8: Capacity Building Plan
The SPIU has not previously been involved in implementing World Bank assisted projects. As such, their
capacity in implementing projects in line with the Bank’s policies was assessed to be limited. The capacity
building programme in Chapter 6, table 6.5 will therefore be implemented to strengthen institutional
capacity in ensuring environmental and social safeguard compliance in the project implementation.
ES 9: ESMP Disclosure
This ESMP shall be disclosed to the public at designated centers in Imo State and published in two national
newspapers accessible to the project stakeholders for review, in line with the guidelines of the Federal
Ministry of Environment and in the external website of the World Bank.
ES 10: Grievance Redress Mechanism
Similar with other RAMP 2 states, Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) shall be set up by the Imo State
RAMP SPIU to address complaints arising from the project implementation. The GRM will be established
at four tiers; the first tier will be at the community level, the second at the level of the state PIU, the third
with support from the Federal PIU and the fourth tier will include seeking court judicial process.
Stakeholders and affected persons will also be informed of the various tiers. This committee at the
community and in the state will comprise relevant officers of the Imo SPIU, representative of the Ministry
of Local Government and Rural Development, representatives of the 23 priority sites who are to be
nominated by the traditional heads and Community Development Association (CDA).
ES 11: Budget for Environmental and Social Management Plan Implementation
The implementation cost of the ESMP is Eleven Million, seven hundred and Sixty-five Thousand and six
hundred Naira (Twenty-five thousand, six hundred and seventy-two Dollars). The summary of the
implementation cost as explained in chapter 5 (table 5.11) is as follows:
Cost of Implementing the ESMP
Heading Indicative Costing in Naira (N) Cost Estimate in USD
Cost of Mitigation 4,356,000.00 12,100.00
Capacity Building and Training 1,100,000.00 3,055.56
Monitoring Programme 2,196,000.00 6,100.00
Grievance Redress Mechanism 750,000.00 2,083.33
Sub-total 8,402,000.00 23, 338.89
Contingency 840,200.00 2, 338.89
Total 9,242,200.00 25, 672.78
(1 USD = 360.00)
ES 12: Stakeholders Consultation
The main issues expressed by the stakeholders during the public consultation with regards to the proposed
river crossing in their area include:
1. Existence of cultural rites in some communities (Mgbidi). This issue was addressed by the community
leaders who gave assurance that all the necessary consultations and rituals will be carried out. The
associated costs will be captured in the stand-alone RAP been prepared which will be implemented
prior to commencement of the project works. The consultant also notified the community members
that physical and cultural resources are usually treated with sensitivity in World Bank funded projects.
2. Request for other river crossings. This issue was resolved by explaining to the beneficiaries that the
selected priority roads are the ones considered at this phase and others will be considered in
subsequent phases.
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3. Bad state of existing access roads. This was resolved by explaining to the beneficiaries that the
approach roads to the river crossings will be rehabilitated.
The communities’ expectations during construction and operation phases are as follows:
1. Employment of the locals during the construction and operation phases of the project should be
prioritized;
2. For safety and security of workers, machinery and equipment, the host communities are willing to be
engaged for proper policing;
3. Adequate compensation to people whose properties will be lost due to the intervention, especially
along the channel of water distribution. This it was indicated will be captured in RAP report
4. Creation of alternative routes. The beneficiaries were informed that alternative routes will be captured
in the engineering designs for all the river crossings
It is expected that the issues raised by stakeholders will be taken into consideration during the
implementation of this project. It is expected that the results of the socio-economic impact assessment be
communicated to the community through a process of debriefing on results of the study. This will allow the
communities to make final input before full project implementation.
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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Background
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank (WB) and French
Development Agency (AFD) for the implementation of Second Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP-
2). The RAMP-2 is aimed at improving and enhancing accessibility and mobility in the rural areas.
Accessibility and mobility are critical issues in the lives of the rural population, considering that majority
of them are agriculturalists. Movement of their agricultural inputs and outputs (produce) is hinged on
accessibility and mobility. The current dilapidated state of river crossings invariably diminishes their
economic empowerment and socio-cultural wellbeing.
As part of RAMP-2 activities in Imo State, a total of 23 Nos critical river crossings across several Local
Government Areas (LGA) of the state have been prioritized for rehabilitation/construction. The project will
involve medium-sized civil engineering works which are envisaged to result in some negative
Environmental and Social impacts thus, triggering the World Bank’s Safeguard Policies on Environmental
Assessment OP 4.01; Natural Habitats OP 4.04, Involuntary Resettlement OP 4.12 and Physical and
Cultural Resources OP 4.11. Consequently, the Imo State RAMP-2 Project Implementation Unit (SPIU)
has prepared this Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) to identify measures to mitigate the
likely environmental and social impacts that may result from project implementation.
1.2 Objective of the ESMP
The major developmental objective of this ESMP is to facilitate an effective decision-making process and
to ensure that during project implementation, the activities are environmentally sound; that community
consultation and participation are encouraged; and that social wellbeing is enhanced in ways that are
generally sustainable. The specific objectives are to:
• Identify and quantify potential negative and positive environmental and social impacts of the
proposed works;
• Recommend mitigating measures (in the form of an Environmental and Social Management Plan,
ESMP) to be implemented to avoid these negative environmental and social impacts;
• recommend an appropriate Institutional structure that will ensure sustainable safeguard measures;
and
• explore the possibilities for community-based safeguard approach and the Capacity Building needs
of the relevant stakeholders.
1.3 Approach and Methodology
The preparation of the ESMP was guided by RAMP 2 Environmental and Social Management Framework
(ESMF) and Project Appraisal Document (PAD) alongside other relevant RAMP 2 documents.
Field studies were undertaken between December 12, 2018 – February 10, 2019 in the project location to
identify environmental and social sensitivities likely to be affected by the project (biophysical data
collection was carried out in December, 2018 while the socio-economic survey and stakeholder consultation
were carried out in January and February 2019 respectively).
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Socio-economic survey was conducted through Focus Group Discussion (FGD), in-depth interviews and
administration of structured questionnaire using random sampling techniques. The FGD targeted the youth,
women, men and aged groups in the project area. The sampling of stakeholders for engagement and data
collection is based on the following criteria: adequate representation from the relevant social groups in the
study location; inclusion of groups and individuals with different population characteristics/socio-economic
status; participation of those with access to relevant information; evidence of different types of livelihood
activities; and inclusion of males and females where possible. In all, 430 questionnaires were administered
(10 questionnaires were administered in each proposed River crossing site to direct potential project
affected persons (PAPs) and26 FGDs, 17 in-depth interviews IDIs and 6 Public forum meetings were
organized in the communities (Photos, attendance and minutes can be found in Annex V, III and II
respectively).
Public forum meetings were held on the 7th of April, 2019 including direct discussions with key
stakeholders in the community and the PIU to determine their views of the proposed intervention project.
The outcomes of these were documented and these include how issues and problems raised would be
resolved.
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CHAPTER TWO
INSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
2.1 State and National Environmental Legislation and Institutional Frameworks
Several state and national environmental legislations and institutional frameworks are applicable to the
operations of the RAMP 2 intervention in Imo State. They are outlined in table 2.1.
Table 2.1 State and National Environmental Guidelines and Institutional Frameworks
Relevant Imo State Legislations
Legislation Year Mandate
Imo Environmental Protection Agency Law 2008 This law is to ensure that every developmental project in the state adheres
to established environmental guidelines
Imo Environmental Transformation Commission 2008 To ensure a “clean and green�? Imo State including regulating the activities
(ENTRACO) Law No. 3 of refuse collectors and operation of an environmental sanitation and
traffic court in each Local Government Area of Imo State.
Imo Environmental Sanitation Agency Law 2003 This law is to ensure proper disposal and clearing of wastes in the State
2003
Imo State Institutional Framework
Imo State Ministry of Petroleum & Environment; The mandate of the ministry includes:
• liaising with the Federal Ministry of Environment, FMEnv to achieve a
healthy or better management of the environment via development of
National Policy on Environment
• responsibility for monitoring waste management standards,
• responsibility for general environmental matters in the State, and
• monitoring the implementation of ESIA studies and other environmental
studies for all developmental projects in the State.
Imo State Ministry of Agriculture & Natural This ministry is responsible for the promotion of agriculture and ensuring
Resources, the sustainable exploitation of natural resources in the state
Imo State Ministry of Works and Transport This ministry is responsible for the execution of public works of the
government and the management of transportation infrastructure across
the state
Imo State Environmental Protection Agency This agency is charged with the responsibility to monitor, evaluate and
(ISEPA) audit the implementation
of the ESMP to ensure that the rehabilitation works and project operations
meet “best
environmental practices
Relevant National Policies and Legislation Year Provisions
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The National Policy on Environment (NPE) of (revised in The mandates of the NPE include among others:
1989 1999 and
2016) • Ensuring the quality of the environment is adequate for good health and
well-being;
• Promoting sustainable use of natural resources and the restoration and
maintenance of the biological diversity of ecosystems;
• Promoting an understanding of the essential linkages between the
environment, social and economic development issues;
• Encouraging individual and community participation in environmental
improvement initiatives.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act 2004 The Act makes EIA mandatory for all major development projects likely to
CAP. E12 L.F.N have adverse impacts on the environment and gives specific powers to
FMEnv to facilitate environmental assessment of projects in Nigeria. The
Act also stipulates the minimum requirements for environmental
assessments which was adopted in preparing this ESMP.
Other relevant national policies and legislations
National Policy on Flood and Erosion Control 2006 This policy addresses the need to combat erosion in the country by utilizing
the procedures outlined in the National Action Plan for Flood and Erosion
Control and Technical Guidelines
National Gender Policy 2006 The goal of the National Gender Policy is to build a just society devoid of
discrimination, harness the full potentials of all social groups regardless of
sex or circumstance, promote the enjoyment of fundamental human rights
and protect the health, social, economic and political well-being of all
citizens in order to achieve equitable rapid economic growth; evolve an
evidence based planning and governance system where human, social,
financial and technological resources are efficiently and effectively
deployed for sustainable development.
Relevant Acts
National Environmental Standards and 2007 With the repealing of the Federal Environmental Protection Act of 1988,
Regulations Enforcement Agency Act the NESREA Act, 2007 became the major statutory regulation or
(NESREA Act) instrument guiding environmental matters in Nigeria. It specially makes
provision for solid waste management and its administration and prescribes
sanctions for offences or acts, which run contrary to proper and adequate
waste disposal procedures and practices.
Land Use Act 1978 The Land Use Act of 1978 (modified in 1990) remains the primary legal
means to acquire land in the country. The Act vests all land comprised in
the territory of each state in the federation in the governor of the State and
requires that such land shall be held in trust and administered for the use
and common benefit of all Nigerians in accordance with the provisions of
this Act.
Factories Act 2004 The Act is the primary legislation for the protection of the safety, health and
welfare of workers. It has its broad objective to make elaborate provisions
for the health, safety and welfare of the workers exposed to occupational
hazards by taking measures to prevent accidents and injuries.
Child Rights Act 2003 The Act serves as a legal documentation and protection of Children rights
and responsibilities in Nigeria. It also acts as a legislation against Human
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trafficking since it forbids children from being "separated from parents
against their will, except where it is in the best interests of the child.
Employee's Compensation Act 2010 The Act make provisions for compensations for any death, injury, disease
or disability arising out of or in the course of employment; and for related
matters.
Other Relevant Legislations at the Federal Level
Criminal Code The Nigerian Criminal Code makes it an offence punishable with up to 6
months imprisonment for any person who:
• Violates the atmosphere in any place so as to make it noxious to the
health of persons in general dwelling or carry on business in the
neighborhood, or passing along a public way: or
• Does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to
be likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life,
whether human or animal.
National Institutional Framework
The Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv) FMEnv is the apex body charged with the responsibility to administrate and
enforce environmental laws in Nigeria. The FMEnv prohibits public and
private sectors from embarking on major developmental projects or
activities without due consideration, at early stages, for environmental and
social impacts. In addition to the EIA Act, the Ministry has produced
sectorial including sectorial guidelines on infrastructure development
which will be duly considered in the implementation of this project
The Imo State Project Implementation Unit (Imo The Imo State Project Implementation Unit (Imo-SPIU) headed by the State
SPIU) RAMP Coordinator and hosted by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural
Development is responsible for the coordination of RAMP projects in Imo
State. The coordinator is thus directly responsible for coordinating activities
of the Site intervention, including the implementation of this ESMP.
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD)
Development has the responsibility of optimizing agriculture and integrating rural
development for the transformation of the Nigerian economy, with a view
to attaining food security and positioning Nigeria as a net food exporter
for socio-economic development.
2.2 International Conventions and Agreements
Applicable international guidelines/conventions/treaties to which Nigeria is a signatory and will be duly
considered in implementation of this project are outlined below:
• Vienna convention for the protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal protocol for Control of
Substances that deplete the ozone layer;
• Basel Convention on the prevention of trans-boundary movement of hazardous wastes and their
disposal;
• Convention on the prevention of the international trade in endangered species (CITES), 1973;
• Convention on Biodiversity 1992;
• Convention on climate change 1992; and
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• World Health Organization (WHO) Health and Safety Component of EIA, 1987.
2.3 World Bank Safeguard Policies Triggered by RAMP 2
The World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguard Policies are a cornerstone of its support to sustainable
poverty reduction. The main objective of these policies is to prevent and mitigate undue harm to people and
their respective environment in the developmental processes. Four of these policies have been triggered and
are discussed briefly in Table 2.2.
Table 2.2: Safeguard Policies Triggered by RAMP-2
S/N Safeguard Policies Applicability to project due to How Project Address Policy Requirements
1 Environmental Assessment (OP/BP Civil works under the project including An ESMF has been prepared for RAMP 2 and site-
4.01) excavation and construction of river crossings specific mitigation measures developed in this
(RCs) will have adverse effect on the ESMP
environment
2 Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP Civil works under the project, including Implement the Chance find procedure within the
4.11) excavations will most likely not be able to avoid ESMP or as a standalone document
all cultural heritage sites as well as presently
unknown sites that can be expected to be found
in this area rich of cultural and historical values.
3 Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP The activities under the project will require the A resettlement policy framework (RPF) has been
4.12) acquisition of land (some with economic trees prepared for the RAMP2. Due to the potential
and farms) surrounding the Rivers and streams impacts to economic trees and farmland located
for implementation of the civil works. around the intervention sites, standalone RAP(s)
will be prepared, and measures implemented
before project implementation(See screening
checklist in annex XIX).
4 Natural Habitat (OP/BP 4.04) The project activities may require the conversion An ESMF has been prepared for RAMP 2 and site-
of significant areas of natural habitats. This is specific mitigation measures developed in this
more so as the project is located in a sensitive ESMP
ecosystem (wetland) thereby causing disturbance
and or damage to these ecosystems.
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CHAPTER THREE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Priority River Crossings
Rehabilitation/Construction works of prioritized River Crossings are to be carried out in 23 selected River
crossing in some prioritized LGAs of Imo State as outlined in Table 3.1.
Table 3.1: Imo RAMP 2 Priority River Crossing
S/N Name of Priority Site LGA X Y
Lot 1
1 Agbata-Umuigwe Na Uzoagba Ikeduru/Mbatoli 5.5471351 7.1456688
2 Okwu-Umuonohor Ikeduru/Mbatoli 5.5386931 7.1940632
3 Orie Mbieri-Umuomumumbieri Ikeduru/Mbatoli 5.5833629 7.0635892
4 Ekwe-Okwuodor Njaba/Isu/Nkwere/Nwangele 5.725831 7.0270723
5 Umuduruemghara-Okpala Anara Isiala Mbano/Ehime Mbano 5.7103055 7.1796244
6 Umuihim Autonomous Community – Umukaku Isiala Mbano/Ehime Mbano 5.6694058 7.2049614
7 Umulogho-Okwuohia Aniri/Agwu 5.5855616 7.3612385
Lot 2
1 Uzurunamu-Okwudo Mgbidi Oru East/Oru West/Orsu 5.7258524 6.8820876
2 Akama-Nansa-Akwa Ihedi Orsu 5.8850147 7.0069225
3 Igbee-Amaruru Orsu 5.8895854 6.9687548
4 Ndiuche-Izuogu Uri Ideato North/South 5.8230743 7.1782618
5 Obinugwu-Umueshi-Okwa Ideato North/South 5.8355695 7.1244245
6 Dikenafai-Abba Nwagele Ideato North/South 5.7543142 7.1481708
7 Dimagu-Nkwere Ideato North/South 5.7847093 7.1120534
Lot 3
1 Umueziogwu-Uzoagba-Okitankwo-Umunahu Owerri East/West 5.5139843 7.1066507
2 Umuebee-Umuhu Owerri East/West 5.5471296 7.1456688
3 Ugbele-Bsc Ideato South 5.8013891 7.0774081
4 Amugu-Umulebe Ideato South 5.8603032 7.1424667
Lot 4
1 Ndikpa Umucheke-Okiu Onuimo 5.7923226 7.1956882
2 Ukolu-Umucheke Onuimo 5.7817906 7.1951538
3 Umunaa-Uhi Owerre-Okwe Onuimo 5.797752 7.2101361
4 Umuokpara Ofeiyi-Umuoleche Okigwe 5.8311087 7.3200808
5 Amano-Umukogwu Okigwe 5.8538709 7.3192942
3.2 Proposed Intervention Works
The proposed intervention works according to the engineering designs are outlined as follows:
• Project activities (Table 3.2)
• Hydraulic Structure Size and Design Details (Table 3.3)
• Pavement Layers and Surfacing Types (Table 3.4)
• Geometric and Pavement Data for Approach Roads (Table 3.5)
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Table 3.2: Imo State RAMP 2 River Crossing Project Activities
Phase Activity Description of Activity Staffing Support Schedule
Facilities and
services
Pre- • Sensitization • Sensitize and inform community members •Base camp • 4 weeks or 1 month
Construction • Mobilisation on the time and duration of civil works.
• Marking • Mobilize trucks, vehicles and other Skilled Labor •Borrow pit
Temporary access equipment and install camp office and (5 nos)
culvert workshop. •Staging area
• Clearing Safety • Mark the boundaries of the working areas Unskilled
measures around the site. labour (35)
• Staging area • Construct a temporary pedestrian access
• Workers camp culvert for community members and other
• Locating borrow users;
pits • Clear vegetation covering stream banks
and widen banks appropriately
• Evacuate obstacles such as silt and solid
waste along stream
• Install lighting and relevant road signage
and barriers at construction site
Construction • Side Drains • Site clearing and excavation Skilled Labor •Base camp • 24 weeks or 6
• Culvert works • Excavation, and stabilization (10 nos) months
• Utilizing borrow • Construction of bed, and concrete •Borrow pit
pits screeding; Unskilled
• Construction of reinforced concrete wall labour (50) •Staging area
(Abutments);
• Construction of deck concrete; Priority Work
• Drainage structure and facilities; sites/ River
• Retaining walls and earth – filling; crossing
• Any other ancillary work corridor
Post- • Maintenance of • Regular clearing of culverts, drains and Skilled Labor •road During operation
Construction Culvert, Drains, stream of silt and solid waste; (3 nos) maintenance
/Operational Stream and access • Regular checks and maintenance of road workshop
/Maintenance Road surface; Unskilled
• Borrow pit • Checks and exchange of wearing course labour (15) • road corridor
reclamation after number of years;
• Exchange of binder course after a number River crossing
of years;
corridor
• Routine inspections of foundations, joins
etc;
• Routine inspections of pavement
• Maintenance of • Maintenance of road restraint systems;
other ancillary Maintenance of traffic control and
facilities information systems;
• Maintenance of fencing walls screens and
environmental barriers; and
• Maintenance of the road verge (including
landscaping and rehabilitation).
Table 3.3: Details of Hydraulic Structures
S/N Name of River crossing Slope Manning Velocity Peak flow Recommended structure
Coefficient
Lot 1
1 Agbata-Umuigwe Na Uzoagba 249.5 0.15 0.2 16.47 RC
2 Okwu-Umuonohor 220 0.15 0.1 3.40 RC
3 Orie Mbieri-Umuomumumbieri 195 0.15 0.1 1.5 RC
4 Ekwe-Okwuodor 67 0.15 2.2 0.22 RC
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5 Umuduruemghara-Okpala Anara 248 0.15 0.71 0.15 RC
6 Umuihim Autonomous Community – Umukaku 252.5 0.15 0.4 0.57 RC
7 Umulogho-Okwuohia 214.5 0.15 0.23 2.32 RC
Lot 2
1 Uzurunamu-Okwudo Mgbidi 211 0.15 19.0 0.06 RC
2 Akama-Nansa-Akwa Ihedi 252.5 0.15 0.4 0.57 RC
3 Igbee-Amaruru 252.5 0.15 0.4 0.57 RC
4 Ndiuche-Izuogu Uri 294.5 0.15 0.85 11.66 RC
5 Obinugwu-Umueshi-Okwa 198 0.15 4.5 0.50 RC
6 Dikenafai-Abba Nwagele 246 0.15 1.52 2.67 RC
7 Dimagu-Nkwere 252.5 0.15 0.4 0.57 RC
Lot 3
1 Umueziogwu-Uzoagba-Okitankwo-Umunahu 195 0.15 0.1 1.5 RC
2 Umuebee-Umuhu 249.5 0.15 0.2 16.47 20 meters Bridge
3 Ugbele-Bsc 308.5 0.15 0.53 41.07 RC
4 Amugu-Umulebe 168 0.15 5.5 6.5 RC
Lot 4
1 Ndikpa Umucheke-Okiu 235.5 0.15 0.1 41.09 RC
2 Ukolu-Umucheke 245.5 0.15 0.8 11.18 RC
3 Umunaa-Uhi Owerre-Okwe 223 0.15 4.74 0.01 RC
4 Umuokpara Ofeiyi-Umuoleche 198 0.15 4.5 0.50 RC
5 Amano-Umukogwu 252.2 0.15 0.4 0.57 RC
Table 3.4: Pavement Layers and Surfacing Types
S/N Pavement Layer/Surfacing Type Description
1 Base Course Typically, 150mm thick natural granular lateritic base course or crushed-stone base
material.
2 Sub-base Typically, 150mm thick (or nil) natural granular lateritic sub- base course layer of equal
subgrade strength.
3 Dust-Suppressants To suppress/control dust with chemical additives such as Wetting Agents, Salt/Chlorides,
Natural Polymers, Wax Agents, etc.
4 Surfaces Earth
5 Other surfaces Otta seal and 2-Coat surface dressing
Table 3.5 Geometric and Pavement Data for Approach Roads
S/N Name of Priority Site Approach Width of Pavement Structure (mm) RC Side drains (mm2) Length of
Road road Side drain
Length (m) (m) Sub Base Base Surface Right side Left side (m)
Course Course
Lot 1
1 Agbata-Umuigwe Na Uzoagba 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
2 Okwu-Umuonohor 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
3 Orie Mbieri-Umuomumumbieri 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
4 Ekwe-Okwuodor 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
5 Umuduruemghara-Okpala Anara 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
6 Umuihim Autonomous Community 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
– Umukaku
7 Umulogho-Okwuohia 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
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Lot 2 750X750
1 Uzurunamu-Okwudo Mgbidi 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
2 Akama-Nansa-Akwa Ihedi 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
3 Igbee-Amaruru 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
4 Ndiuche-Izuogu Uri 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
5 Obinugwu-Umueshi-Okwa 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
6 Dikenafai-Abba Nwagele 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
7 Dimagu-Nkwere 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
Lot 3
1 Umueziogwu-Uzoagba- 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
Okitankwo-Umunahu
2 Umuebee-Umuhu 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
3 Ugbele-Bsc 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
4 Amugu-Umulebe 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
Lot 4
1 Ndikpa Umucheke-Okiu 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
2 Ukolu-Umucheke 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
3 Umunaa-Uhi Owerre-Okwe 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
4 Umuokpara Ofeiyi-Umuoleche 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
5 Amano-Umukogwu 100 7.3 150 150 Earth 750X750 750X750 200
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CHAPTER FOUR
BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS
4.1 Introduction
Imo State is one of the seven states created by the Federal Military Government on February 3, 1976. It
derives its name from Imo River, which takes its course from the Okigwe/Awka upland. The State lies
within latitudes 4°45'N and 7°15'N, and longitude 6°50'E and 7°25'E. It occupies the area between the lower
River Niger and the upper and middle Imo River. Imo State is bounded on the east by Abia State, on the
west by the River Niger and Delta State; and on the north by Anambra State, while Rivers State lies to the
south. The State covers an area of about 5,100sq km.
4.2 Biophysical Environment
This sub-section examines the existing biophysical environment/ conditions of the proposed intervention
project area. The baseline information pertinent to the proposed intervention project area are presented
here. These include:
• Soil Quality;
• Air Quality;
• Water Quality
4.2.1 Analysis of Bio-Physical Environment
The primary data source for the project is a one-season field sampling carried out through an environmental
baseline survey conducted in December, 2018. The sample preservation techniques and chain of custody
is shown in the annex. Table 4.1 shows the sampling locations while the detailed result of analyses is
presented in Annex XIII. See Annex VI for pictures of sample collection.
4.2.1.1 Soil Physico-Chemical Properties and Quality
Soil samples were collected from each RC project area to represent the project site. Each of the samples
was randomly collected at one depth intervals (0 - 15cm of topsoil) using a stainless-steel auger. The soil
samples were then stored in plastic buckets and homogenized before sub-sampling. The samples were
subsequently stored in on ice (below 4 ºC) and transported.
4.2.1.2 Ambient Air Quality
A pre-calibrated air quality meter (GrayWolf AdanceSense TM) and Gray wolf particle counter were used
to measure the in-situ air quality parameters. The measured parameters include Carbon monoxide (CO),
Carbon dioxide (CO2), Air temperature, Humidity, Volatile Organic Carbon (VOC), Sulphur dioxide (SO2),
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and Particulate Matter (PM 0.3-10).
4.2.1.3 Physico-Chemical Analysis of the Surface Water Samples
A pre-calibrated water quality meter (Extech DO 700 meter) was used to measure the in-situ water quality
parameters. The concentrations of the parameters were generally compared against the WHO/FMEnv
permissible limits for aquatic life and domestic use.
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Table 4.1 Sampling point for Biophysical Environment (soil, surface water and air)
S/N Name of Priority Site X Y
Lot 1
1 Agbata-Umuigwe Na Uzoagba 5.5471351 7.1456688
2 Okwu-Umuonohor 5.5386931 7.1940632
3 Orie Mbieri-Umuomumumbieri 5.5833629 7.0635892
4 Ekwe-Okwuodor 5.725831 7.0270723
5 Umuduruemghara-Okpala Anara 5.7103055 7.1796244
6 Umuihim Autonomous Community – Umukaku 5.6694058 7.2049614
7 Umulogho-Okwuohia 5.5855616 7.3612385
1 Uzurunamu-Okwudo Mgbidi 5.7258524 6.8820876
2 Akama-Nansa-Akwa Ihedi 5.8850147 7.0069225
3 Igbee-Amaruru 5.8895854 6.9687548
4 Ndiuche-Izuogu Uri 5.8230743 7.1782618
5 Obinugwu-Umueshi-Okwa 5.8355695 7.1244245
6 Dikenafai-Abba Nwagele 5.7543142 7.1481708
7 Dimagu-Nkwere 5.7847093 7.1120534
1 Umueziogwu-Uzoagba-Okitankwo-Umunahu 5.5139843 7.1066507
2 Umuebee-Umuhu 5.5471296 7.1456688
3 Ugbele-Bsc 5.8013891 7.0774081
4 Amugu-Umulebe 5.8603032 7.1424667
1 Ndikpa Umucheke-Okiu 5.7923226 7.1956882
2 Ukolu-Umucheke 5.7817906 7.1951538
3 Umunaa-Uhi Owerre-Okwe 5.797752 7.2101361
4 Umuokpara Ofeiyi-Umuoleche 5.8311087 7.3200808
5 Amano-Umukogwu 5.8538709 7.3192942
4.2.2 Physico-Chemical Analysis of Soil, Water and Air
With regards to the soil, the pH ranges between 6.09 and 7.92 implying that the samples slightly acidic to
alkaline. The total nitrogen ranges between 13,412 and 16,750. Conductivity ranges between 1,112 and
1,890. In terms of the air samples, the analysis reveals that SO2 ranges between 0.00 and 0.01. NO2 ranges
between 0.00 and 0.02. For VOC, the values range between 0.101 and 0.154. The H2S were all below 0.01
and CO is between 0.0 and 0.2. The CO2 is between 0.0 and 0.1. Air temperature is between 28.6 and
32.7oC. The range of noise pollution across the project area is between 38.5 dB and 50.4 dB. With respect
to the analysis of water samples, the pH is between 6.57 and 7.87. For the conductivity in the water sample,
the values ranged between 401 and 689. The Dissolved Oxygen in the samples ranged between 2.53 and
6.92 while the resistivity values ranged between 3.28 and 5.76. All the water samples are clear, odourless
with temperature ranging between 30.3oC and 32.1 oC. All the samples were within the FMEnv limits. Detail
results of the physico-chemical analysis of the soil, water and air samples and the FMEnv limits are outlined
in annex XIII.
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4.3 Overview of the Description of the Prioritized River Crossings
The current status of the priority sites in each lot are further illustrated in tables 4.2 – 4.5. The table also provides the description of the identified
environmental and social issues in the priority sites. Figs. 4.1 – 4.4 shows the map of the priority sites in the four lots while plates 4.1 – 4.5 shows
the pictures of the priority sites. The locations of the staging area, base camps and Physical Cultural Resources among others can be found in Annex
XXI. It is noted that in all priority sites where economic trees and other sources of livelihood will be impacted, a RAP will be complemented to
adequately address these impacts. The sub-project implementation will ensure that avoidance of impacts where feasible, is prioritized to reduce
severity of impact in these communities.
Table 4.2: Current Status of the Prioritized Imo RAMP-2 River Crossings (LOT 1)
S/N Name of priority site/LGA Size of structure/ Name of Status Environmental Social Sensitivity Pictures
Length of RC River Sensitivity
(m)
1 Agbata-Umuigwe Na 3 (3m X 3.5 Mba No existing The River overflows its The River at this section is a source of
Uzoagba (Ikeduru/Mbatoli m)/10.3 access bridge banks and covers the road water for domestic use to two
LGA) across the river. during the wet season communities (Agbata and Umuigwe
making it impassable. Na Uzoagba). This may be affected
The project site is during the site clearing and
surrounded by a wetland construction phase. The project site is
with different aquatic surrounded by economic trees which
plants and animals. The may be cut down during site clearing.
River is about 10m wide Impact to these assets will be captured
and 0.8 m deep in the standalone RAP that will be
prepared. Fishing is the major
economic activity carried out in the
River. It is however carried out
upstream and may not be affected by
the project.
2 Okwu-Umuonohor 3(3m X 3.5 m)/7.3 Onuoma Dilapidated The River overflows its The River at this section provides
(Ikeduru/Mbatoli LGA) bridge banks and covers the water supply for domestic use to two
bridge during the wet communities (Okwu and
season making it Umuonohor). This may be impacted
impassable. The project during the site clearing and
site is surrounded by a construction phase. Farms can be
wetland with different found along the river bank. They may
aquatic plants and be affected during site clearance.
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animals such as Bamboo, Fishing is the major economic activity
Plantain and Alligator carried out in the River.
lizard respectively.
3 Orie Mbieri- 2(3m X 3.5 m)/6.0 Okatankp No existing The project site is The River at this section provides
Umuomumumbieri u culvert surrounded by a wetland water supply for domestic use to two
(Ikeduru/Mbatoli LGA) with different aquatic communities (Orie Mbieri and
plants and animals such as Umuomumumbieri). This may be
Bamboo, Plantain and affected during the site clearing and
Alligator lizard construction phase. Sand mining is
respectively. The River also carried out in this River. This may
overflows its banks and affect the sustainability of the RC. The
covers the road during the project site is surrounded by economic
wet season making it trees which may be cut down during
impassable site clearing. Fishing is the major
economic activity carried out in the
River. This will be affected during
construction
4 Ekwe-Okwuodor (3m X 3.5 m)/2.8 Ikwe No existing The project site is The River at this section is a source of
(Njaba/Isu/Nkwere/Nwange culvert surrounded by a wetland water for domestic use to two
le) with different aquatic communities (Ekwe and Okwuodor).
plants and animals such This may be affected during the site
as Bamboo, Plantain and clearing and construction phase. The
Alligator lizard project site is surrounded by economic
respectively.. The River trees which may be cut down during
overflows its banks and site clearing. Fishing is the major
covers the road during the economic activity carried out in the
wet season making it River. It is however carried out
impassable downstream and will be affected by
the project.
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5 Umuduruemghara-Okpala (2m X 2 m)/0.6 N/A • Existing The project site is The River at this section is a source of
Anara (Isiala Mbano/Ehime dilapidated surrounded by a wetland water for domestic use to two
Mbano LGA) Culvert with different aquatic communities (Umuduruemghara and
• 1 X 1 single plants and animals such Okpala). This may be affected during
cell as Bamboo, Plantain and the site clearing and construction
• No drainage Alligator lizard phase. Farms can be found along the
before and respectively. The River river bank. They may be affected
after the overflows its banks and during site clearance. Fishing is the
culvert covers the river crossing major economic activity carried out in
during the wet season. the River. It is however carried out
upstream and may not be affected by
the project.
6 Umuihim Autonomous 3(3m X 3.5 N/A • Undersize The River overflows its The River at this section is a source of
Community – Umukaku m)/7.52 existing banks and covers the river water for domestic use to two
(Isiala Mbano/Ehime culvert crossing during the wet communities (Umuihim Autonomous
Mbano LGA) • 3 X 2m season Community and Umukaku). This may
culvert be affected during construction. The
project is surrounded by farmlands
which may be affected during site
clearing. Fishing is the major
economic activity carried out in the
River. It is however carried out
downstream.
7 Umulogho-Okwuohia 4(3m X 3.5 N/A No existing The project site is The River at this section is a source of
(Aniri/Agwu LGA) m)/12.0 culvert surrounded by a wetland water for domestic use to two
with different aquatic communities (Umulogho and
plants and animals such Okwuohia). This may be affected
as Bamboo, Plantain and during construction. The project is
Alligator lizard also surrounded by farmlands which
respectively. The River may be affected during site clearing.
overflows its banks and The major economic activity carried
covers the river crossing out in the River is fishing. It is
during the wet season however carried out downstream and
making it impassable will be affected by the project
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Figure 4.1 Prioritized River Crossings in LOT 1
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Umulogho-Okwuohia Umuduruemghara-Okpala Anara
Ekwe-Okwuodor Umuebee-Umuhu
Plate 4.1: River Crossings in LOT 1
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Table 4.3: Current Status of the Prioritized Imo RAMP-2 River Crossings (LOT 2)
S/N Name of priority Size of structure/ Name of Status Environmental Sensitivity Social Sensitivity Pictures
site Length of RC (M) River
1 Uzurunamu- 4 (3m X 3.5 m)/12.3 Obana • No existing access The river is shallow but wide. It is The Obana River at this section is a source of
Okwudo Mgbidi surrounded by a wetland with water for domestic use for Uzurunamu and
(Oru East/Oru different aquatic plants and Okwudo communities. The River is a deity and
West/Orsu LGA) animals such as Bamboo, Plantain fishing in the river is a taboo. Boa constrictors
and Alligator lizard respectively. (Plate 4.3 and Annex XX) are also worshipped
The area is very swampy with in this community so they must not be killed.
palm trees and bamboo. These cultural inhibitions may be affected
during site clearance and construction phase.
Lots of economic trees (Breadfruit, oil bean and
oil palm) can be found along the river bank.
These plants may be impacted during site
clearance.
2 Akama-Nansa- 3(3m X 3.5 m)/10.0 Nwangele • No existing access The river is very wide river (60 The River at this section is a source of water for
Akwa Ihedi (Orsu meters). It is a wetland with domestic use for the three communities (Akama,
LGA) different aquatic plants and Nansa and Akwa Ihedi). This may be affected
animals such as Bamboo, Plantain during the site clearance and construction phase.
and Alligator lizard respectively. The project area is also surrounded by
The area is very swampy. farmlands. They may be affected during site
clearance. Fishing is the major economic
activity carried out in the River. It is however
carried out upstream and may not be affected by
the project.
3 Igbee-Amaruru 2(2.0m X 2.0 Ngwugwo • Concrete slab The project site is surrounded by The River at this section is a source of water for
(Orsu LGA) m)/3.56 access a wetland with different aquatic domestic use for the two communities (Igbee
• Boundary between plants and animals such as and Amaruru). This may be affected during the
Imo and Anambra Bamboo, Plantain and Alligator site clearing and construction phase. There is
state lizard respectively. The River predominance of Bamboo in the project site. It
overflows its banks and covers is also surrounded by farmlands. They may be
the bridge during the wet season affected during site clearance.
making it impassable. The river is
perennial and the area is swampy
with the predominance of
bamboo.
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S/N Name of priority Size of structure/ Name of Status Environmental Sensitivity Social Sensitivity Pictures
site Length of RC (M) River
4 Ndiuche-Izuogu 3(2.0m X 3.5 m)/4.5 Uri • No existing access The project site is surrounded by The River at this section is a source of water for
Uri (Ideato a wetland with different aquatic domestic use for two communities (Ndiuche and
North/South LGA) plants and animals such as Izuogu Uri). This may be affected during the
Bamboo, Plantain and Alligator site clearing and construction phase. There is
lizard respectively. The River predominance of Bamboo and other economic
overflows its banks and covers trees like oil palm and oil bean. They are also
the road during the wet season surrounded by farmlands. They may be affected
making it impassable. The river is during site clearance. Fishing is the major
seasonal economic activity carried out in the River. It is
however carried out upstream and may not be
affected by the project.
5 Obinugwu- 3(3m X 3.5 m)/10 Okwa • Undersized culvert The project site is surrounded by The River at this section provides water for
Umueshi-Okwa • 2 X 2 cell a wetland with different aquatic domestic use to three communities (Obinugwu,
(Ideato plants and animals such as Umueshi and Okwa). This may be affected
North/South LGA) Bamboo, Plantain and Alligator during the site clearing and construction phase.
lizard respectively. The River The project site is also surrounded by farmlands.
overflows its banks and covers They may be affected during site clearance.
the culvert during the wet season
making it impassable
6 Dikenafai-Abba 3(3m X 3.5 m)/10.3 Nwamurum • The existing access The project site is surrounded by The River at this section provides water for
Nwagele (Ideato uru is a 900 m steel a wetland with different aquatic domestic use to two communities (Dikenafai
North/South LGA) pipe. plants and animals such as and Abba Nwagele). It is bordered by a palm oil
Bamboo, Plantain and Alligator processing factory (about 200 meters). This may
lizard respectively. be affected during construction. There are also
economic trees (oil palm and Bamboo) very
close to the project site. They may also be
affected during site clearance. There will be ne
be the need for a resettlement action plan.
7 Dimagu-Nkwere 3(3m X 3.5 m )/8.2 Urashi • Dilapidated The river width is about 7 meters. The River at this section provides water supply
(Ideato existing bridge It is surrounded by a wetland with for domestic use to two communities (Dimagu
North/South LGA) • 4m X 6M different aquatic plants and and Nkwere). This may be affected during the
animals such as Bamboo, Plantain site clearance and construction phase. Presence
and Alligator lizard respectively. of economic trees (oil palm and Bamboo) around
The River overflows its banks and the project site. They may be affected during site
covers the bridge during the wet clearance. Fishing is the major economic activity
season making it impassable carried out in the River. It is however carried out
downstream and will be affected by the project.
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Figure 4.2 Prioritized River Crossings in LOT 2
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Uzurunamu-Okwudo Mgbidi Ndiuche-Izuogu Uri
Umuisu- Umunaga Igbee-Amaruru
Plate 4.2: River Crossing in LOT 2
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Plate 4.3: Boa
Source: Onyeakagbu (2019)
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Table 4.4: Current Status of the Prioritized Imo RAMP-2 River Crossings (LOT 3)
S/N Name of priority site Size of Name of Status Environmental Sensitivity Social Sensitivity Pictures
structure River
1 Umueziogwu-Uzoagba- 3(3m X 3.5 m) Okitankwo • Undersize The project site is surrounded The River at this section is a
Okitankwo-Umunahu bridge by a wetland with different source of water for domestic
(Owerri East/West aquatic plants and animals use to four communities
LGA) such as Bamboo, Plantain and (Umueziogwu-Uzoagba-
Alligator lizard respectively. Okitankwo-Umunahu). This
The River overflows its banks may be affected during the
and covers the road during the site clearing and construction
wet season making it phase.
impassable
2 Umuebee-Umuhu 6(3m X 3.5 m) Urashi • Existing The project site is surrounded The River at this section is a
(Owerri East/West wooden by a wetland with different source of water for domestic
LGA) bridge is aquatic plants and animals use for two communities
damaged such as Bamboo, Plantain and (Umuebee and Umuhu). This
• River width is Alligator lizard respectively. may be affected during the
about 20 m The River overflows its banks site clearing and construction
and covers the road during the phase. Bamboo trees are
wet season making it predominant around the
impassable. The project site is project site. These may be
surrounded by farmlands. affected during site clearance.
They may be affected during
site clearance. The River
overflows its banks and covers
the river crossing during the
wet season
3 Ugbele-BSC (Ideato 6(3m X 3.5 m) Ikwe • Dilapidated The project site is surrounded The River at this section is a
South LGA) existing iron by a wetland with different source of water for domestic
bridge aquatic plants (bamboo and use for two communities
palm tree) and animals. The (Ugbele and BSC). This may
River overflows its banks and be affected during the site
covers the culvert during the clearance and construction
wet season making it phase. The project site is
impassable. surrounded by farmlands
(with cassava, yam and maize
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as major farm produce). These
may be affected during site
clearance. Fishing is the
major economic activity
carried out in the River. It is
however carried out upstream
and may not be affected by
the project.
4 Amugu-Umulebe 3(3m X 3.5 m) Ikwu • Dilapidated The River overflows its banks The River at this section is a
(Ideato South LGA) existing and covers the culvert during source of water for domestic
culvert the wet season making it use to two communities
• 5m X 5m impassable. Predominance of (Amugu and Umulebe). This
culvert bamboo around the project may be affected during the
• 2 X 2 cell site. They may be affected site clearing and construction
during site clearance. phase. Fishing is the major
economic activity carried out
in the River. It is however
carried out downstream and
will be affected by the project.
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Figure 4.3 Prioritized River Crossings in LOT 3
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Umueziogwu-Uzoagba-Okitankwo-
Ugbele-BSC Umunahu
Ikwe Ezelu-Owere Okwe Umuebee-Umuhu
Plate 4.4: River Crossings in LOT 3
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Table 4.5: Current Status of Prioritized Imo RAMP-2 River Crossings (LOT 4)
S/N Name of priority site/LGA Size of structure/ Length Name of River Status Environmental Social Sensitivity Picture
of RC (M) Sensitivity
1 Ndikpa Umucheke-Okiu 2(3m X 3.5m)/ 5.10 Ekwi Ogbo • No existing culvert The river is seasonal. The project area is surrounded by
(Onuimo LGA) The River crosses the some economic trees, which may
road during the wet be affected during site clearance
season making it and construction. Fishing is the
impassable. major economic activity carried
out in the River. It is however
. carried out upstream and may not
be affected by the project.
2 Ukolu-Umucheke (Onuimo (3m X 3.5 m)/3.0 Ikwe Umunanama • No existing culvert The river is seasonal. The River at this section is a
LGA) The River crosses the source of water supply for
road during the wet domestic use for two communities
season making it (Ukolu and Umucheke). This may
impassable. be affected during the site clearing
and construction phase. The
project site is surrounded by
Farmlands (with major farm
produce such as cassava, yam and
maize). They may be affected
during site clearance and
construction.
3 Umunaa-Uhi Owerre-Okwe 3(3m X 3.5 m)/10 N/A • Existing dilapidated It is a seasonal river but The River at this section is a
(Onuimo LGA) culvert overflows in wet season. source of water for domestic use
• 2 X 1 single cell The project site is for Umunna and Uhi Owerre-
culvert surrounded by a wetland Okwe communites. This may be
with different aquatic affected during the site clearing
plants and animals such and construction phase. There are
as Bamboo, Plantain and economic trees such as Bamboo
Alligator lizard and palm tree in close proximity
respectively. The River to the project site which may be
overflows its banks and affected during site clearance.
covers the culvert during
the wet season making it
impassable.
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4 Umuokpara Ofeiyi- 4(3m X 3.5 m)/12.0 N/A • Blocked culvert The culvert is blocked The project site is within the
Umuoleche (Okigwe LGA) due to siltation and is Umuopara Ofeiyi community.
currently causing gully
erosion in adjoining
areas.
5 Amano-Umukogwu 2(3m X 3.5 m)/5.0 N/A • Dilapidated bridge The project site is The River at this section is a source
(Okigwe LGA) • 2m X 0.8m surrounded by a wetland of water for domestic use for
with different aquatic Amano and Umukogwu
plants and animals such communities. This may be affected
as Bamboo, Plantain and during the site clearing and
Alligator lizard construction phase. The project site
respectively. The River is surrounded by Farmlands (with
overflows its banks and major farm produce such as
covers the bridge during cassava, yam and maize which may
the wet season making it be affected during site clearance
impassable. Not suitable and construction.
for motorized vehicle
transport.
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Figure 4.4 Prioritized River Crossings in LOT 4
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Umuokpara Ofeiyi-Umuoleche Ukolu-Umucheke
Umunaa-Uhi Owerre-Okwe Amano-Umukogwu
Plate 4.5 River Crossings in LOT 4
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4.4 Socio-Economic Environment
The result from the socio-economic survey conducted based on the lots is shown in Table 4.6.
Table 4.6 Socio-economic Characteristics of the consulted persons in the Communities
S/N Socio- (LOTS)
Economic
Indicator Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3 Lot 4
Ikeduru/Mbatoli/Njaba/Isu/Nkwere/Nwangele/ Oru East/Oru West/Orsu/ Ideato North/Ideato South Owerri East/Owerri West/ Ideato South Onuimo/ Okigwe
Isiala Mbano/Ehime Mbano/Aniri/Agwu
1 Gender There were more males (52.0%) than females There were more males (57.0%) than females There were more males (54.0%) than There were more males (51.0%) than females (49.0%)
(47.0%) respondents. This implies that the study (43.0%) respondents. This implies that the study tried females (46.0%) respondents. This respondents. This implies that the study tried to observe
tried to observe gender balance in the selection of to observe gender balance in the selection of implies that the study tried to observe gender balance in the selection of respondents, hence both
respondents, hence both gender voices were taken respondents, hence both gender voices were taken gender balance in the selection of gender voices were taken into account.
into account. into account. respondents, hence both gender voices
were taken into account.
2 Age The highest proportion of the respondents (55.0%) Age groups between 18-45 years constitute the Age groups between 18-45 years The highest proportion of the respondents (54.0%) falls
falls within the age range of 45–65 years. This is highest proportion of the respondents with 56.0%. constitute the highest proportion of the within the age range of 45–65 years. This is followed by
followed by 18–44 years (31.0%) and 65 and above 46–65 years age group constitutes 34.0% of the respondents with 66.0%. 46–65 years age 18–45 years (31.0%) and 65 and above (15.0%). This
(14.0%). This indicates a potential of availability of respondents while 66 years and above are about group constitutes 24.0% of the indicates a potential of available active work force (labour)
active work force (labour) in the project areas. 10.0%. This indicates a potential of available active respondents while 66 years and above are in the project areas.
work force (labour) in the project areas. about 10.0%. This indicates a potential of
available active work force (labour) in the
project areas.
3 Ethnic group The respondents in these areas belong mainly to the The respondents in these areas belong mainly to the The respondents in these areas belong The respondents in these areas belong mainly to the Igbo
Igbo ethnic group (100%). This points to ethnic Igbo ethnic group (100%). This points to ethnic mainly to the Igbo ethnic group (100%). ethnic group (100%). This points to ethnic homogeneity in
homogeneity in the project area and the possible homogeneity in the project area and the possible This points to ethnic homogeneity in the the project area and the possible ease of consultation for
ease of consultation for the project. ease of consultation for the project. project area and the possible ease of the project.
consultation for the project.
4 Literacy level About 58.5.0% of the respondents in this settlement Literacy level is high in this settlement with only About 65.0% of the respondents in this Literacy level is high in this settlement with only 76.0% of
/ Language(s) have a definite form of formal education, basically 72.0% of the respondents with formal education. settlement have a definite form of formal the respondents with formal education. This contributes
spoken up to secondary school level, hence they can read This contributes similarly to the language spoken as education, basically up to secondary similarly to the language spoken as most can read and
and write in English and local Language. This can most can read and write in English and their mother school level, hence they can read and write in English and their mother language. This can be
be related to the potential ease of communication language. This can be related to the potential ease of write in English and local Language. This related to the potential ease of communication and
and reduction in conflict which may be caused by communication and reduction in conflict which may can be related to the potential ease of reduction in conflict which may be caused by poor
poor understanding of the project be caused by poor understanding of the project communication and reduction in conflict understanding of the project
which may be caused by poor
understanding of the project
5 Marital Status Most of the respondents (69.0%) are married while Most of the respondents in this settlement are Most of the respondents are married 43.0% Most of the respondents are married 71.0% while 10.0%
16.0% are single. The widows/widowers (15.0%) married 70.5% while 22.5% are single. The while 36.0% are single. The are single. The widows/widowers (19.0%) are mostly
are mostly within the aged age group. The widows/widowers (7.0%) are mostly within the aged widows/widowers (21.0%) are mostly within the aged age group. The predominance of married
predominance of married individuals among the age group. The predominance of married within the aged age group. The individuals in the project area points to the possibility of
respondents in the project area points to the individuals in the project area points to the predominance of married individuals in the population increase. It is also a sign of maturity and
possibility of population increase. It is also a sign of possibility of population increase. It is also a sign of project area points to the possibility of responsibility implying that youth restiveness may not be a
maturity and responsibility implying that youth maturity and responsibility implying that youth population increase. It is also a sign of problem to the project.
restiveness may not be a problem to the project. restiveness may not be a problem to the project. maturity and responsibility implying that
youth restiveness may not be a problem to
the project.
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6 Occupation Categories of occupation classifications recognizedThere are two basic occupational groups identified Categories of occupation classifications Categories of occupation classifications recognized within
within these communities include: 85.0% are within this settlement. Most of the individuals are recognized within this community this community include: 70.0% are farmers, Others (30%)
farmers. Others who are engaged in small scale farmers (74.0%), while others are self-employed include: 65.0% are farmers. Other are engaged in small scale business and trading. This
business and trading, make up 15%. This indicates individuals including traders (26.0%). This indicates respondents which are engaged in small indicates that the respondents are economically
that the respondents are economically empowered. that the respondents are economically empowered. It scale business and trading make up 35%. empowered. It also shows that care must be taken to reduce
It also shows that care must be taken to reduce thealso shows that care must be taken to reduce the This indicates that the respondents are the impact of the project on farms as it is the main source
impact of the project on farms as it is the main impact of the project on farms as it is the main economically empowered. It also shows of livelihood to most of the respondents
source of livelihood to most of the respondents source of livelihood to most of the respondents that care must be taken to reduce the
impact of the project on farms as it is the
main source of livelihood to most of the
respondents
7 Size of This ranged from 1-3 members (19.0%), 4-6 The household size ranged from 1-3 (11.0%), 4-6 The household size ranged from: 1-3 The family sizes in these communities can be classified
Households members (31.0%), 7-10 members (38.0%) and (55.0%), 7-10 (15.0%) and above 15 members members (22.0%), 4-6 members (21.0%), into four groups. The first group has a minimum of 1-3
of the above 15 members (12.0%). The average family (19.0%). Hence, the family size tends towards an 7-10 members (23.0%) and above 15 members (21.0%), the second group ranges from 4-6
Respondents size is 8 in the communities. With the large family average of 8. With the large family sizes, care must members (34.0%). The average family members (25.0%), the third group has a range of 7-10
sizes, care must be taken to protect the family’s be taken to protect the family’s sources of livelihood size is 8 in the communities. With the members (38.0%) and the last group have 15 family
sources of livelihood (farming) from the impact of (farming) from the impact of the project as the large family sizes, care must be taken to members and above (15.0%). The average family size is 8
the project, as the number of people that will be number of people that will be affected are many. protect the family’s sources of livelihood in the communities. With the large family sizes, care must
affected are many. (farming) from the impact of the project be taken to protect the family’s sources of livelihood
as the number of people that will be (farming) from the impact of the project as the number pf
affected are many. people that will be affected are many.
8 Income Level Total income structure of the respondents showed Total income structure of the respondents showed Total income structure of the respondents Total income structure of the respondents showed that 38%
of the that most (70.0%) earn less than N20,000 a month. that most (48.5%) earn less than N20,000 a month. showed that most (57.0%) earn less than earn less than N20,000 a month. 45.0% earn between
respondents 18.0% earn between N20,000–N50,000 a month, 30.0% earn between N20,000 -N50,000 a month N20,000 a month. 38.0% earn between N20,000 -N50,000 a month while those that earn greater
while those that earn above N50,000 constitute while those that earn greater than N50,000 constitute N20,000–N50,000 a month, while those than N50,000 constitute 22% of the population. This
12.0% of the population. This indicates that most of 21.5% of the population. This indicates that most of that earn above N50,000 constitute 5.0% indicates that most of the respondents are vibrant
the respondents are vibrant individuals who look for the respondents are vibrant individuals who look for of the population. This indicates that most individuals who look for every opportunity they get to
every opportunity they get to generate income that every opportunity they get to generate income that of the respondents are vibrant individuals generate income that will help sustain their families among
will help sustain their families among other will help sustain their families among other who look for every opportunity they get other endeavors. The proposed intervention will further
endeavors. The proposed intervention will further endeavors. The proposed intervention will further to generate income that will help sustain increase the income level of the respondent especially
increase the income level of the respondents increase the income level of the respondents their families among other endeavors. through participation in the project, which will improve
especially through participation in the project which especially through participation in the project which The proposed intervention will further their mobility and marketing of their farm produce.
improve their mobility and the marketing of their will improve their mobility and the marketing of increase the income level of the
farm produce. their farm produce. respondents especially through
participation in the project, which will
improve their mobility and the marketing
of their farm produce.
0 Waste Most of the residents which accounts for 46.0%, Most of the respondents in these communities Most of the residents (59%) use the Most of the residents in these communities (about 52%)
Management dispose their waste through the use of community deposit their waste at the backyard of their houses community dumpsites. This is followed deposit their waste at the backyard of their houses. While
Approaches dumpsites. This is followed by 26.0% residents (60%), while about 20% burn their refuses and 20% by 26% residents who burn their waste about 10% dump in the river or stream, 38% burn their
who burn their waste and 28.0% of other that dump dump their refuse in the stream or river. The while 5% usually dump the refuse in their refuses. The dumping of refuse in rivers and streams may
their refuse in their backyard or in the stream/river. dumping of refuse in rivers and streams may have backyard and 10% in the stream/river. have impact on the life span of the proposed RCs.
The dumping of refuse in rivers and streams may impact on the life span of the proposed RCs. The dumping of refuse in rivers and
have impact on the life span of the proposed RCs streams may have impact on the life span
by blocking access to waterflow. of the proposed RCs.
10 Sources of Most respondents (95%) in the communities have Most respondents (97%) in the communities have Most respondents (97%) in the Most respondents (98%) in the communities have access to
Water access to the Rivers in this Lot and thus depend on access to the Rivers in this Lot and thus depend on it communities have access to the Rivers in the Rivers in this Lot and thus depend on it as main source
it as main source of water for drinking, cooking and as main source of water for drinking, cooking and this Lot and thus depend on it as main of water for drinking, cooking and bathing & washing.
bathing & washing. Other sources include as bathing & washing. Other sources include rainwater source of water for drinking, cooking and Other sources include rainwater harvesting mainly in the
rainwater harvesting mainly in the rainy season harvesting mainly in the rainy season (3%), wells bathing & washing. Other sources include rainy season (2%), wells and boreholes are also prominent
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(5%), wells and boreholes are also prominent in the and boreholes are also prominent in the community. rainwater harvesting mainly in the rainy in the community. Care must therefore be taken to protect
community. Care must therefore be taken to protect Care must therefore be taken to protect the River season (3%), wells and boreholes are also the River from pollution
the River from pollution. from pollution prominent in the community. Care must
therefore be taken to protect the River
from pollution
10 Ethno- In terms of ethnic homogeneity, most of the The communities are historically homogenous In terms of ethnic homogeneity, most of About 90% of the respondents indicated that the
cultural respondents in the communities (80.0%) reckoned (87%). There are no records of ethnic clashes or the respondents (80.0%) reckoned that the communities are historically homogenous. There are no
Dynamics that the settlement is historically homogenous. crises in the communities, especially with Fulani communities are historically homogenous records of ethnic clashes or crises in the communities.
There are few records of major or deadly ethnic cattle herders. but heterogeneous in terms of population.
clashes or crises in the communities. There are no records of major or deadly
ethnic clashes or crises in the
communities
11 Awareness of Most of the respondents (80%) claimed they have no Most of the respondents (85%) depict poor Most of the respondents (90%) claimed The respondents (80%) depict poor knowledge of the
the Proposed prior-knowledge of the project. They are however in knowledge of the proposed project. They however they have no prior-knowledge of the proposed project. They however claimed to be satisfied with
River support of the scheme and willing to assist in claimed to be satisfied with the proposed project. This indicates that public the proposed intervention. This indicates that public
crossing ensuring the success of the project. This indicates intervention. This indicates that public awareness awareness needs to be carried out to awareness needs to be carried out to enlighten the
that public awareness needs to be carried out to needs to be carried out to enlighten the communities enlighten the communities of the proposed communities of the proposed project to reduce potential
enlighten the communities of the proposed project to of the proposed project to reduce potential project to reduce potential misconceptions misconceptions
reduce potential misconceptions misconceptions
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CHAPTER FIVE
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS
5.1 Introduction
This project is envisaged to make numerous positive contributions to the households, communities and
state, however, there are also potential negative impacts associated with project activities as discussed
in the subsequent sections. Table 5.1 provides an overview of project activities likely to generate
adverse impacts during project implementation and operation.
Table 5.1: Project implementation phases and associated activities
S/N Project Phase Activities
1 Pre-Construction • Sensitization
• Mobilisation
• Site clearing
• Clearing Safety measures
• Material sourcing
• Staging area
• Workers camp
2 Construction • Earthworks including excavation and grading
• Provision of lateritic sub-base and base course (150mm)
• Side Drains
• Culvert works
• Utilization of borrow pits
3 Post-Construction • Road usage
/Operational • Maintenance and Repairs
/Maintenance • scheduled and unscheduled integrity checks for bridges and culverts
• maintenance and replacement of wearing/faulty/damaged components
• repairs of cracks and potholes
• Cleaning of drains where and when necessary
• Cleaning and vegetation control along the shoulders
• Borrow pit reclamation
5.2 Potential Environmental and Social Impacts
5.2.1 Positive Environmental and Social Impacts
5.2.1.1 Positive Environmental Impacts
• Elimination of poor state of the river crossings;
• Rehabilitation of degraded river crossings and their conversion into productive use;
• Improved aesthetics of the environment
5.2.1.2 Positive Social Impacts
• Local sale of food and other items to workers on the site by the host community members;
• Opportunities for locals to supply construction materials;
• Employment of local labour for site clearance, construction and operations;
• Enhanced access and mobility for the people and movement of agricultural products;
• Increase in inter-communal socio-economic exchange;
• Reduction of disaster risks zones in the project area;
• Access to market-induced increase in production;
• Greater diversity in production and in farmers income;
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• Reduction in cost of transportation
5.2.2 Potential Negative Environmental and Social Impacts
5.2.2.1 Potential Negative Environmental Impacts
• Ambient air pollution from release of dusts and gaseous emissions
• Loss of soil quality from de-vegetation and erosion
• Vegetation loss from preparation activities such as land clearing
• Generation of vegetal wastes and other cleared materials
• Fauna habitat alteration due to site clearing and construction activities
• Material sourcing, borrow pit formation and management
• Staging area impacts
• Impact on fish habitat
• Noise and vibration from the use of machineries and motorized equipment
• Generation of spoils and other construction wastes
• Slope instability arising from excavation to construct drainages
• Increased surface water run-off due to diversion during construction.
• Predisposition of soil erosion resulting from improper abandonment of borrow pit
• Underground water pollution from spillages & leakages from oil storage tanks.
5.2.2.2 Potential Negative Social Impacts
• Impact on shrines and cultural beliefs/areas
• Loss of farmland and economic trees
• Businesses could be impacted such as the palm oil processing factory that was observed in
Dikenafai community
• Poor implementation of occupational health and safety measure which could lead to the risk of
workers drowning in the river
• Security issues that may lead to stealing of contractor equipment mobilized to site
• Cultural conflicts due to fetching of water in Obana river on small Orie day
• Increase in vehicular movement may cause traffic congestion and accidents
• Risks of occupational and social accidents and injuries in using the new river crossings
• Risk to community health and safety and exacerbation of the risk of transmission of
HIV/AIDS and other STIs due to increase population.
• Increase in crime rate (including prostitution, theft and substance abuse)
• Adverse impacts on community dynamics Threat to community culture due to labour influx
• Increased burden on public service Provision
• Labour influx issues such as: Gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, child
abuse and exploitation
• Impact on the livelihood of fishing communities
• Local inflation of prices and crowding out of local consumer
• Increased pressure on accommodation and rents
• Impact on water supply to communities and increased demand on freshwater resources
• Camp related land use, access roads, noise and lights
• Increased use/demand on natural resources
• The impact of dumping of refuse in rivers and streams on the life span of the proposed RCs
by blocking access to waterflow.
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CHAPTER SIX
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING
PROGRAMME
6.1 Introduction
As part of this ESMP, a project specific environmental and social management and monitoring plan has
been designed. This plan establishes environmental and social action plans with well-defined desired
outcomes and actions to address all potential impacts identified for the proposed project. The plan also
includes elements such as parameters to be measured, methods of measurement, location of
measurement, and with estimates of the resources and responsibilities for monitoring. The plan is
presented in Table 6.1.
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Table 6.1: Environmental and Social Mitigation and Monitoring Plan during the Pre-Construction Phase
S/N Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation/Enhancement Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Indicators/Paramet Method of Sampling Frequency Monitoring Cost of
Measures Responsibility ers Measurement Location of Responsibility Monitoring
(Implementatio Monitoring (Supervision) USD$ NGN
n)
USD$ NGN
Environmental Impacts
A1 • Sensitization Noise and vibration • Maintain equipment and Contractor 320 115,000 • Noise Levels • In-Situ Construction Daily 150 54,000
• Mobilization from the use of machineries adequately to (Not to exceed Measureme Site and Environmental
• Site clearing motorized vehicles reduce their noise levels 90dB(A) nt surrounding Safeguards
• Clearing Safety and equipment • Fit machineries and • Records of • Sighting area Officer (ESO),
measures heavy-duty equipment Equipment • Complaint SPIU
• Material with exhaust Maintenance Register
sourcing mufflers/silencers to SMEnv
• Staging area minimize noise
• Workers camp generation
• Avoid unnecessary idling
of internal combustion
engines
A2 Ambient air • Suppress dust emissions Contractor 320 115,000 • Suspended • In-Situ Construction Daily ESO 100 36,000
pollution from by appropriate methods Particulates Measureme Site and
release of dusts and such as spraying water on (SPM), SO2, nt surrounding SMEnv
gaseous emissions soil NOx, CO, THC area
• Maintain vehicles in good • Vehicle Exhaust
working condition. Measurements
• Ensure exhaust fumes • Records of
from vehicles conform to maintenance for
applicable National all machineries
standards and and equipment
specifications
A3 Soil contamination • Ensure fuel storage tanks Contractor 320/ 115,000 Soil quality In situ/ and Project site Monthly ESO 100 36,000
from accidental are leak-proof, parameters Laboratory
leakage/spillage of • checked daily & installed (especially analysis SMEnv
fuel, oil and in a bunded area hydrocarbon
lubricants • Establish procedures for contaminants) Visual
storage & handling of observation
hazardous materials. Compliance with
• Implement emergency fuel storage
response plan as part of procedures
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S/N Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation/Enhancement Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Indicators/Paramet Method of Sampling Frequency Monitoring Cost of
Measures Responsibility ers Measurement Location of Responsibility Monitoring
(Implementatio Monitoring (Supervision) USD$ NGN
n)
USD$ NGN
OHS Plan to deal with
spillage in line with annex
XIV
A4 Loss of soil quality • Avoid removal of Contractor 300 108,000 • % of Vegetal • Visual Construction During site ESO 150 54,000
from de-vegetation vegetation and trees to the Loss estimate Site and clearing
and erosion extent possible • Revegetated surrounding and SMEnv
• Protect all vegetation not areas area constructio
required to be removed n
against damage
• Re-vegetate exposed soil
quickly
A5 Impact on fish • Washing of Project plant Contractor 150 54,000 • Records of fish • Complaint Construction During site 50 18,000
habitat and water and vehicles in catch Register Site and clearing
quality watercourses will not be • Visual surrounding and
undertaken monitoring area constructio
• Reduced primary • Avoid direct impacts (i.e. • Probe n
productivity in habitat disturbance in the monitoring
fisheries, channel) or increases in
• Potential impact suspended sediments in
on fish spawning the water in the rivers
and bank-nesting especially in the
• degradation of spawning season
spawning habitat • Watercourse crossing
• Habitat loss, methods will be
fragmentation developed with the aim of
and degradation minimising the
leading to mobilisation of sediments
potential loss of • Daily visual monitoring
specie of turbidity will be
• restriction of fish undertaken at river
movement and crossings while works are
reduced being undertaken at that
reproductive river
success
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S/N Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation/Enhancement Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Indicators/Paramet Method of Sampling Frequency Monitoring Cost of
Measures Responsibility ers Measurement Location of Responsibility Monitoring
(Implementatio Monitoring (Supervision) USD$ NGN
n)
USD$ NGN
• Only essential
construction vehicles (as
approved by the
Company) will be
allowed to enter rivers or
streams and only with
prior examination of the
vehicles for fuel/lubricant
leaks
• Construction traffic will
cross watercourses via a
flume/culvert (piped
bridge), which will be
sized so as not to restrict
the flow in the
watercourse and allow
fish and other aquatic
organisms to pass through
• The river crossing
contractor will prepare a
plan to respond to an
outbreak of pollution,
including clean up and
remediation for outbreak
and liaison with
downstream users
A6 Generation of • Comply with the Waste Contractor 200 72,000 • Contractors • Visual Construction Weekly ESO 100 36,000
vegetal wastes and Management Plan Compliance to observation Site and
other cleared (WMP) in Annex XVII WMP • Waste surrounding SMEnv
materials • Promote waste • On-site Waste Tracking area
avoidance; reduction; management Report
reuse and recycling as techniques
applicable
• Ensure proper handling,
and disposal of wastes
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S/N Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation/Enhancement Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Indicators/Paramet Method of Sampling Frequency Monitoring Cost of
Measures Responsibility ers Measurement Location of Responsibility Monitoring
(Implementatio Monitoring (Supervision) USD$ NGN
n)
USD$ NGN
(especially contaminated
soil, concrete, oils,
grease, lubricants, metals,
etc.)
Social Mitigation and Monitoring Plan
• Sensitization Loss of farmland as • Implementation of • Imo State To be provided by • RAP/ARAP • Assessment Impacted All issues FPMU Provided in the
• Mobilization well as land-based measures outlined in the RAMP- the RAP/ARAP Prepared by the SPIU communities should be RAP/ARAP
• Site clearing livelihood including RAP/ARAP which will SPIU; • Implementation to determine settled Imo State
• Clearing Safety economic trees and outline the mitigation • Imo State s of the if the before the RAMP-SPIU;
measures crops measures and Ministry of requirements of objectives of start of
• Material compensation where Land and the resettlement the civil works Imo State
sourcing eligible. Survey. instrument resettlement Ministry of
instrument Land and
• Staging area
have been Survey.
• Workers camp
achieved.
A7 Grievances and • Continuous community • Social 160 57,600 • Regular • Evidence of Impacted Throughou FPMU 50 18,000
conflict arising engagement/consultation Safeguard consultations consultation, communities t project
potentially from • Establishment of Officers, with e.g., minute implement Imo State
members of the grievance redress GRCs stakeholders of meetings ations RAMP-SPIU;
community asked to mechanism (GRM) to and members of pictures
vacate areas receive and address the • Number of
allocated for the concerns communities complaints
project especially • Implementation received and
the drainage channel of GRM resolved.
A8 Security issues that • Engage competent Contractor 160 57,600 • Regular • Log book Community/ Monthly Supervision 50 18,000
may lead to stealing security personnel meetings with project site Consultant
of contractor • Provide adequate training community
equipment of security personnel. heads Imo State
mobilized to site • Disclose site security RAMP-SPIU;
arrangements to the
Police and host
communities
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S/N Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation/Enhancement Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Indicators/Paramet Method of Sampling Frequency Monitoring Cost of
Measures Responsibility ers Measurement Location of Responsibility Monitoring
(Implementatio Monitoring (Supervision) USD$ NGN
n)
USD$ NGN
A9 • Sensitization • Threat to • Involve local community Contractor 350 126,000 • Implementation • Log book Community/ Monthly Imo State 100 36,000
• Mobilization community culture and opinion leaders in SPIU s of the • Assessment project site RAMP-SPIU;
• Site clearing due to labour planning process To be To be requirements of by the SPIU All issues Provid Provided
• Clearing Safety influx • Develop an induction provided provided the code of to determine regarding Supervision ed in in the
measures • Impact on site of program including a code by the by the conducts and if the cultural Consultant the RAP/ARA
• Material cultural heritage of conduct for all workers. RAP/ARAP RAP/ARA the cultural objectives of heritage RAP/A P
sourcing (Obana River) • Provide cultural P sensitization the should be RAP
• Staging area • Impact on sensitization training to programs resettlement settled
• Workers camp intangible cultural improve awareness of and • Regular instrument before the
heritage (fishing in sensitivity of workers to meetings with have been start of
Obana River and local cultures, traditions community achieved. civil works
water-fetching on and lifestyles. (Implement heads
small orie days the PCRMP annex XII) • RAP/ARAP
(market day) • Minimize the disruption as Prepared
a result of the relocation
and removal of sacred sites
• Where possible, design or
re-design Project
components to avoid or
minimize impacts to known
physical cultural heritage
resources based on input
from cultural heritage
specialists.
• Avoidance of shrines
determined to be very
important to the local
community.
• If shrines considered
important to the local
community cannot be
avoided, consultation with
the local community will
occur to offer compensation
for the loss of the cultural
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S/N Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation/Enhancement Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Indicators/Paramet Method of Sampling Frequency Monitoring Cost of
Measures Responsibility ers Measurement Location of Responsibility Monitoring
(Implementatio Monitoring (Supervision) USD$ NGN
n)
USD$ NGN
resource or to inquire about
the possibility of relocating
the resource.
• Sensitize all workers on the
restriction of fetching water
from Obana River on small
Orie day
• stakeholder engagement to
identify the Boa’s habitat,
migratory route and routine;
• Gaps or buffer will be
created to allow the Boa
and other wildlife to cross
the ROW
• Site marking/protection
with barriers to restrict the
movement of the Boa into
project area;
• educational, awareness-
raising and information
programmes, aimed at the
general public, in particular
construction workers from
other communities
• identify and define the
various elements of this
intangible cultural heritage
(fetching water on small orie
day and fishing) with the
participation of
communities and relevant
non-governmental
organizations.
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S/N Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation/Enhancement Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Indicators/Paramet Method of Sampling Frequency Monitoring Cost of
Measures Responsibility ers Measurement Location of Responsibility Monitoring
(Implementatio Monitoring (Supervision) USD$ NGN
n)
USD$ NGN
• consultation with chief
priest and community elders
on the required
compensation if fish is
mistakenly killed or water is
fetched on small Orie day;
• adopt a general policy of
respect aimed at promoting
the function of these
intangible cultural heritages
and at integrating the
safeguarding of such
heritage into project
planning programmes;
• Instructions in the chance
find procedures on the line
of action when the fish is
mistakenly killed; and
• designate or establish one or
more competent bodies for
the safeguarding of these
intangible cultural heritages;
• The community leaders
gave assurance that all the
necessary rituals will be
carried out
• This will be further
examined through the
ARAP study (See Annex
XXI)
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S/N Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation/Enhancement Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Indicators/Paramet Method of Sampling Frequency Monitoring Cost of
Measures Responsibility ers Measurement Location of Responsibility Monitoring
(Implementatio Monitoring (Supervision) USD$ NGN
n)
USD$ NGN
A10 Exposure of • Implement site specific Contractor 250 90,000 • Contractors • Routine Construction Weekly ESO 120 43,200
workers to OHS Plan: Compliance to Inspection Site/
occupational • Ensure that staging areas Occupation • HSE Campsite/ SMEnv
hazards for contractor equipment safety and Reports Staging
are adequately delineated Health areas/ Supervision
and cordoned off with (OSH)/Health borrow pit Consultant
reflective tapes and Safety and areas
barriers Environment
• Any uncovered work pits (HSE) Plan
should have appropriate • Compliance to
signage and protection use of PPEs
around them • HSE Statistics
• Workers should get a daily (FAC, LTI, etc.)
induction/toolbox before • No of workers
going on the site and a trained
refresher of what happened
on site a day before
• Adequate safety signage on
construction sites should be
installed to alert
community/drivers/pedestr
ians lighting and/or
reflective tapes and
signages integrated in all
worksites for safety at night
• appropriate security
measures in place to
prevent harassment or
kidnapping (see OHS plan
annex XIV).
A11 Risk of diseases • Develop a site specific Contractor 350 126,000 • Workers Using • Routine Project site Daily ESO and SSO 150 54,000
arising from HSE plan PPE Inspection during Pre-
indiscriminate waste • Comply with the waste • HSE Statistics • HSE Constructi SMEnv
disposal management plan in (FAC, LTI, etc.) Reports on
Annex XIV
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S/N Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation/Enhancement Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Indicators/Paramet Method of Sampling Frequency Monitoring Cost of
Measures Responsibility ers Measurement Location of Responsibility Monitoring
(Implementatio Monitoring (Supervision) USD$ NGN
n)
USD$ NGN
A12 Conflict arising Employment of local labour Contractor 100 36,000 • No. of local • Log book Construction Weekly Imo State 100 36,000
from the poor should be maximized by labor used Site during Pre- RAMP-SPIU
employment/engage ensuring the submission of Constructi
ment of local labour statement of intent to employ on
for site clearing local labour as a condition in
the procurement document for
the contractor.
A13 Impacts on water • Ensure that construction Contractor 100 36,000 Water quality • In-Situ Community/ Weekly Imo State 100 36,000
supply to activities do not impact on parameters Measureme project site during Pre- RAMP-SPIU
communities communities’ water use nt Constructi
• Arrange drainage around Regular meetings • Sighting on
the construction sites to with community • Complaint
prevent soil erosion and heads Register
sedimentation into water
collection points
• Regularly check the River
to ensure they are not
blocked by construction
spoil or waste and if they
are affected, provide
alternative water
collection points
• Immediately rehabilitate
water collection points if
they are damaged by pre-
construction or
construction activities
• Provide alternative
domestic water source for
the community if water
supply to the community
will be negatively
impacted
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S/N Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation/Enhancement Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Indicators/Paramet Method of Sampling Frequency Monitoring Cost of
Measures Responsibility ers Measurement Location of Responsibility Monitoring
(Implementatio Monitoring (Supervision) USD$ NGN
n)
USD$ NGN
A14 Impact on • Ensure that construction Contractor 100 36,000 Regular meetings • Log book Community/ Weekly Imo State 50 18,000
livelihood of fishing activities do not impact on with community project site during Pre- RAMP-SPIU
communities fishermen use of the River heads and heads of Constructi
for their livelihood fishermen on
• Informing the community
and especially the
fishermen of the
construction schedule at
least two weeks before the
construction.
• Train the fishermen on
alternative vocation
during preconstruction
and construction
• Continuous consultation
with the local community
to ensure that suitable
solutions to problems are
taken and communities’
and fishermen concerns
related to construction
activities are addressed.
TOTAL 3,180 1,144,800 1,370 493,200
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Table 6.2: Environmental and Social Mitigation and Monitoring Plan during the Construction Phase
S/N Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation/Enhance Responsibility Cost of Mitigation Indicators/Param Method of Sampling Frequency Responsibili Cost of Monitoring
ment Measures (Implementati eters Measurement Location of ty (USD$/NGN)
on) Monitoring (Supervision
(USD$ NGN ) (USD$) NGN
)
Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan
B1 • Earthworks Noise and vibration from See A1 See A1 320 115,200 See A1 See A1 See A1 See A1 See A1 160 57,600
including the use of motorized
excavation and vehicles and equipment
grading
B2 • Provision of Channel/River Bank • Heavy duty Contractor 380 13,800 • Distance of • Visual Construction Every day, ESO 250 90,000
lateritic sub- Failure machinery and heavy-duty observation Site during the Engineer –
base and base filling material machines from constructio SPIU
course should be about the channel n phase
(150mm) 30m away from the during civil State
• Side Drains channel; works Ministry of
• Culvert works • Vibration induced Works
• Utilization of machines should be • Overhead
borrow pits avoided; position of
• Lower the overhand excavator with
before using boom of at least
excavator with a 25 meters.
boom of at least 25
meters. • Vibration level
of machinery
during civil
works.
B3 Ambient air pollution See A2 See A2 350 126,000 • Suspended See A2 See A2 See A2 See A2 250 90,000
from release of dusts and Particulates
gaseous emissions (SPM), SO2,
during construction NOx, CO, THC
• Vehicle Exhaust
Measurements
• Records of
maintenance for
all machineries
and equipment
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B4 Increased Siltation and • Desilting of stream Contractor 250/ 90,000 Surface Water In-Situ Discharge During ESO, 100 36,000
runoff/flooding channel Quality (pH, Measurements point, constructio Engineer,
• Enlighten the TDS, TSS, BOD, midstream n
populace on proper COD, Turbidity) and SMEnv
disposal of domestic downstream
waste Enhance
proper handling and
disposal of wastes
(especially
contaminated soil or
water, concrete,
demolition
materials, oils,
grease, lubricants,
metals, etc.)
• Construct temporary
drainage channels
with sedimentation
traps and/or screens
• Install sediment silt
fences or other
similar devices at
strategic locations to
prevent run-offs of
sediment/silt to
surface water
B5 Topographic alterations • Construction Contractor 500/ 180,000 • Height of bank Routine • During
Construction ESO 320 115,200
and Slope instability works should be stabilization to Inspection Site constructio Engineer –
arising from excavation done according to the local relief n SPIU
to construct drainages local relief and
hydrology; • Depth and area State
• Old drainage extent of Ministry of
systems should be excavation. Works
maintained and
new ones • Number and area
prioritized; extent of cut and
• Ensure that fill
engineering
designs are • Terraced areas
designed with (extent)
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respect to local
topography.
• Excavation /
scooping should be
top down and no
down or base
cutting with huge
rock hanging
B6 Loss of soil quality from See A3 See A3 350/ 126,000 See A3 See A3 See A3 See A3 See A3 200 72,000
de-vegetation and
erosion
B7 Generation of spoils and See A4 See A4 320/ 115,200 See A4 See A4 See A4 See A4 See A4 150 54,000
other construction
wastes
Social Mitigation and Monitoring Plan
B8 • Earthworks Risk of diseases arising See A10 See A10 350/ 126,000 See A10 See A10 See A10 See A10 See A10 150 54,000
including from indiscriminate
excavation and waste disposal
grading
B9 • Provision of GBV/SEA risks • Commitment / policy Contractor, Part of • No of workers Routine Priority Site During Supervision 100 36,000
lateritic sub- to cooperate with law ESO, SSO, construction sensitized. Inspection Constructi Consultant
base and base • Intimate Partner enforcement GRC, cost • Code of conduct on
course Violence (IPV) agencies Procurement developed for Imo State
(150mm) • Public harassment investigating SPIU, GBV workers RAMP-SPIU
• Side Drains including, verbal insults, perpetrators of Specialist • Code of conduct
• Culvert works physical abuse, rape, gender-based signed by ESO
• Utilization of harmful widowhood violence; Contractor and
borrow pits practices . Child labour • Ensure a copy of the workers Police
code of conduct is • Level of
presented to all awareness of
workers and signed workers to local
by each worker [See cultures
Annex VII]. • Awareness of
• Ensure workers are grievance
trained on the • procedures.
content of the code • No of local
of conduct in workers
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English and local • Presence of
language security
• Provide cultural personnel
sensitisation training
to improve
awareness of and
sensitivity of
workers to local
cultures, traditions
and lifestyles.
• Prohibit child and
forced labour.
• Establish and
implement the GBV-
GRM .
• Engage competent
security personnel
• Developing a clear
RAMP specific
internal “Reporting
and Response
Protocol" to guide
relevant stakeholders
in case of GBV/SEA
incidents,
• Strengthening
operational processes
of RAMP states
project area on
GBV/SEA,
• Identifying
development
partners and
cultivating pragmatic
partnership on
GBV/SEA
prevention measures
and referral services,
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• Providing financial
support
implementation of
the GBV/SEA
actions described
herein, including
training and
awareness building
for various
stakeholders,
• Establishing inter-
ministerial
committee to
advance GBV/SEA
actions described
above.
B10 Conflict arising from the See A11 See A11 350 126,000 See A11 See A11 See A11 See A11 Supervision 150 54,000
poor Consultant
employment/engagement
of local labour for See A11
construction activities
B11 Traffic congestion and Implement site Contractor in 200 72,000 • Contractors • Routine Priority Site During ESO 100 36,000
increased risk of road specific Transport conjunction Compliance Inspection Constructio
traffic accidents and Management Plan with FRSC • Workers Using n Federal Road
injury (TMP) (Annex XI) and Personal Safety
OHS Plan (Annex Protective Commission
XIV) Equipment-
Health Safety
and
Environment
(PPE-HSE)
Statistics/
Incident/acciden
t report
B12 Risks of diseases such as Develop a site specific Contractor 500 180,000 • Contractors • Routine Construction During Supervision 150 54,000
HIV/AIDS, STDs HSE plan Compliance Inspection Site Constructio Consultant
• Workers Using • HSE Reports n
PPE
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• HSE Statistics • Record of Imo State
(First Aid Case awareness RAMP-
(FAC), Loss and theme SPIU;
Time Injury carried out
(LTI), etc) Imo State
(Annex XIV) Ministry of
Environment
and Mineral
Resources
B13 Damage to shrines and • Adopt chance find Contractor 300 108,000 • Record keeping • Log book Construction During Supervision 200 72,000
cultural sites procedures as stated • Expert • Number of Site Constructio Consultant,
in Annex XII verification chances finds n ESO, SSO,
procedures, Imo State
• Chain of custody Ministry of
instructions Arts and
Culture
B14 Community Health & Implement a site Contractor 300 108,000 • Contractors • Routine Construction During Supervision 200 72,000
Safety risks specific HSE plan Compliance Inspection Site Constructio Consultant
• Workers Using • HSE n
PPE Reports Imo State
• HSE Statistics RAMP-
(FAC, LTI, etc) SPIU; Imo
State
Ministry of
Environment
and Mineral
Resources
B15 Safety risks associated • Develop and Contractor 500 180,000 • Contractors • Routine Borrow pit During ESO SMEnv 350 126,000
with falls in poorly Implement a Compliance to Inspection Site Constructio
managed borrow pits borrow pit borrow pit • HSE n
management and management Reports
reclamation plan. plan
See annex XV • Workers Using
• Adequate PPEs PPE
must be provided • Report of
and used by unreclaim
workers borrow pits from
• All borrow pits completion audit
must be reclaimed report
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• Any uncovered
work pits should
have appropriate
signage and
protection around
them
B16 The potential risk of • Adequate PPEs (life Contractor 300 108,000 • Workers Using • Routine River During Supervision 150 /54,000
drowning jackets, buoyancy PPE Inspection Crossing site Constructio Consultant
aid and surf helmets) • HSE n
must be provided Reports ESO SMEnv
and used by workers
• All river should
have appropriate
signage and
protection around
them
• Design and erect
fences or barrier
structures around
the walking paths
• Install warning signs
and install lighting
system around the
project sites.
• Enlighten the public
about this drowning
risk in the project
area
• Ensure that workers
who can swim are
engaged.
• Local members of
the community who
are able to swim can
also be engaged as
lifeguards during
civil works.
• Develop a site
specific HSE
drowning plan
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B17 Damage to and • Employ utility Contractor 200 72,000 Notify Utility • Notification Construction During ESO 100 36,000
disruption of services of survey maps to Service Providers Register area excavation
existing public utility identify existing • Visual Engineer,
cables and pipes underground Observation SPIU
facilities before
excavation works to PC, SPIU
prevent / minimize
damages and
disruption of
services
• Shut down service if
necessary, should be
as temporal as
possible
• Any disruption will
be discussed with
utility operators and
the community
beforehand.
.
B18 Uncontrolled sale of • The HSE officer will Contractor 200 72,000 • HSE • Routine Construction During Imo State 100 36,000
food and other items to ensure that only Statistics Inspection Site Constructio RAMP-
workers on the site approved vendors (FAC, LTI, • HSE n SPIU; Imo
are allowed to sell etc) Reports State
food. Ministry of
• Access to the site Environment
should be restricted and Mineral
to avoid sale of Resources
contraband on site Ministry of
• Implement a site Health
specific HSE plan
(section 12-Welfare)
B19 Interference from local • Engage members of SSO and ESO 200 72,000 • Regular • Log book Community/ Monthly Imo State 100 36,000
community causing communities in meetings with project site RAMP-
disruptions to work stakeholder Contractor community SPIU;
consultation heads
throughout the
Lifecyle of the
project
• Involve local
community and
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opinion leaders in
planning process
• To minimize the
number of foreign
workers being
brought to the site,
the contractor will
be required to hire
skilled/unskilled
labour from local
people if they wish
to be hired.
B20 Impacts on water supply • A12 A12 100 36,000 • A12 • A12 A12 A12 A12 100 36,000
/water quality
B21 Impact on livelihood of • A13 A13 100 36,000 • A13 • A13 A13 A13 A13 50 18,000
fishing communities and
fish habitat
B22 Risk of flooding • Desilting of stream Contractor 100 36,000 • Record keeping • Log book Construction During Supervision 50 18,000
channel Site Constructio Consultant,
• Enlighten the n ESO, SSO,
populace on proper Imo State
disposal of domestic Ministry of
waste Arts and
• Enhance proper Culture
handling and
disposal of wastes
(especially
contaminated soil or
water, concrete,
demolition
materials, oils,
grease, lubricants,
metals, etc.)
Total 6,170 2,221,200 3,480 1,252,800
Table 6.3: Environmental and Social Mitigation and Monitoring Plan during the Post – Construction/Operation Phase
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S/N Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation/Enhance Responsibility Cost of Mitigation Indicators/ Method of Sampling Frequency Responsibili Cost of
ment Measures (Implementation) Parameters Measurement Location of ty Monitoring
Monitoring (Supervisio
(USD$) NGN n) (USD NGN
$)
Environmental Impacts
C1 • Road usage Increased air pollution level / See A2 See A2 300 108,000 See A2 See A2 See A2 See A2 See A2 150 54,000
• Maintenance and dust due to increased
Repairs vehicular traffic after the
• scheduled and renovation of the RC
unscheduled integrity
checks for bridges and
culverts
C2 • maintenance and Soil contamination from See A3 See A3 350 126,000 See A3 See A3 See A3 See A3 See A3 100/ 36,000
replacement of accidental leakage/spillage of
wearing/faulty/damaged fuel, oil and lubricants during
components River crossing maintenance
• repairs of cracks and
potholes
• Cleaning of drains
where and when
C3 necessary Contamination of surface • Implement the Contractor 400 144,000 Surface • In-Situ / Discharge Monthly Imo State 200 72,000
• Cleaning and vegetation water as a result of waste Waste Water Laboratory point, RAMP-
control along the dumping in and around the Management Plan Quality (pH, Measurements midstream SPIU;
shoulders stream/river during River (WMP) annex TDS, TSS, &
crossing maintenance XVII BOD, COD, downstream
• Borrow pit reclamation
• Promote waste Turbidity,
avoidance; THC, Heavy
reduction; reuse Metals)
and recycling as
applicable
Social Impacts
C4 • Road usage Exacerbation of the risk of • Conduct Contractor 350 126,000 • Number Routine Project area Daily Supervision 200 72,000
• Maintenance and transmission of HIV/AIDS sensitization and of health inspection Consultant,
Repairs and other STIs due to awareness campaigns
• scheduled and potential labour influx campaigns and Ministry of
unscheduled integrity • Supply health HSE officer toolbox Health, Imo
check equipment meetings State
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S/N Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation/Enhance Responsibility Cost of Mitigation Indicators/ Method of Sampling Frequency Responsibili Cost of
ment Measures (Implementation) Parameters Measurement Location of ty Monitoring
Monitoring (Supervisio
(USD$) NGN n) (USD NGN
$)
checks for bridges and • Ensure • Number RAMP-
culverts compliance to of health SPIU;
• maintenance and workers’ Code of checks
replacement of conduct as stated
wearing/faulty/damaged
C5 components Risks of occupational and • Implement the Contractor 300/ 108,000 HSE Routine Road and Monthly Supervision 150 54,000
• repairs of cracks and social accidents and injuries site specific HSE Statistics Inspection drainage Consultant,
potholes in using the new river plan (FAC, LTI,
• Cleaning of drains crossings • Build concrete or etc.) Ministry of
where and when steel barriers at Work, Imo
necessary sides of bridge by State
• Cleaning and vegetation the river and RAMP-
control along the immediate SPIU;
shoulders approach to
• Borrow pit reclamation bridge
C6 Safety risks from abandoned See B14 See B14 200/ 72,000 See B14 See B14 See B14 See B14 See B14 100 36,000
borrow pits after
construction
C7 Traffic congestion and See B10 See B10 250/ 90,000 See B10 See B10 See B10 See B10 See B10 100 36,000
increased risk of road traffic
accidents and injuries due to
increase in traffic on the new
RCs
C8 River crossing damage from Develop plan for Contractor 350 126,000 Log book Visual Project area Daily Imo State 100 36,000
use regular maintenance inspection RAMP-
of river crossings SPIU;
C9 • Contamination of surface • Implement the Contractor 250 90,000 Contractors Visual Project area Weekly Imo State 150 54,000
water as a result of waste Waste Management Compliance Observation RAMP-
dumping in and around the Plan (WMP) to WMP SPIU;
stream/river
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S/N Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation/Enhance Responsibility Cost of Mitigation Indicators/ Method of Sampling Frequency Responsibili Cost of
ment Measures (Implementation) Parameters Measurement Location of ty Monitoring
Monitoring (Supervisio
(USD$) NGN n) (USD NGN
$)
• Waste dumping impact on • Promote waste Waste Waste Tracking
the life span of the avoidance, Handling Report
proposed RCs by blocking reduction; reuse and Disposal
access to waterflow.
and recycling as
applicable
• Ensure proper
handling, and
disposal of the
various types of
solid municipal and
household wastes
• Fence off
river/stream banks
around bridge
TOTAL 2,750 990,000 1,250 450,000
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6.2 GBV Risk Management Mechanisms
A GBV workshop to be conducted to sensitize the SPIU staff on the key principle and specific
requirements to address GBV/SEA have been included in the bidding documents (‘pre -qualification’
and ‘employers’ requirements’). As such specific measures to reduce and mitigate the risk of GBV/SEA
in the project. Such measures will include:
• GBV/SEA assessment of project;
• mandatory contractors’ code of conduct on sexual harassment;
• appointment of NGO to monitor GBV/SEA in RAMP-2;
• community and workers’ sensitization on GBV/SEA;
• provision of referral units for survivors of GBV/SEA;
• provisions in contracts for dedicated payments to contractors for GBV/SEA prevention activities
against evidence of completion;
• contractor and SPIU requirement to ensure a minimum target of female employment with
incremental rewards of the obtainment of this target.
The following actions are recommended for immediate implementation:
• Hiring a dedicated GBV/SEA specialist or retraining Social Livelihood Officers (SLOs) for the
project,
• Including in the focal NGO’s ToR services for managing social risks associated with GBV/SEA
in the project,
• Building and improving FPMU/SPIUs, local communities and other relevant stakeholders’
capacities to address risks of GBV/SEA by developing and providing guidance, training,
awareness, and dissemination of relevant GBV/SEA materials to communities,
1. Developing a clear RAMP specific internal “Reporting and Response Protocol" to guide
relevant stakeholders in case of GBV/SEA incidents,
2. Strengthening operational processes of RAMP states project area on GBV/SEA,
3. Identifying development partners and cultivating pragmatic partnership on GBV/SEA
prevention measures and referral services,
4. Developing Codes of Conduct for civil works contractors with prohibitions against GBV/SEA,
• Strengthening consultations and operationalizing GBV/SEA specific grievance redress
mechanisms,
1. Providing financial support implementation of the GBV/SEA actions described herein,
including training and awareness building for various stakeholders,
2. Establishing inter-ministerial committee to advance GBV/SEA actions described above.
Overall, GBV risks in the project target areas might include Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), public
harassment including harassment, verbal insults, physical abuse, rape, harmful widowhood practices
and women and child trafficking. Targeted support to women under the program could likely exacerbate
these risks. Development and implementation of specific GBV risk prevention and mitigation strategies,
tailored to local contexts, will be critical. Guidelines for situation analysis of GBV and safe reporting
guidelines in line with international best practices will be implemented. Further, all risks related to
labour influx will have to be mitigated by participation of project beneficiaries/communities, and
involvement of project contractors and contractors’ workers and consultant employees, in identifying
mitigation and implementing measures, including developing mitigation instruments such as “Lab or
Influx Management Plan�? (Annex XXII) and “Workers Camp Site Management Plan�? (Annex XVI).
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6.3 Institutional Arrangements
The successful implementation of the mitigation and monitoring program will depend on the
commitment and capacity of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), environmental and social
safeguard consultants and other third parties (institutions) to implement the program effectively. The
roles and responsibilities of those that will be involved in the implementation and monitoring of this
ESMP are discussed in table 6.4.
Table 6.4: Institutional Arrangement for ESMP Implementation
S/N Category Roles & Responsibilities
1 Imo State Ministry of Local • Environmental monitoring and compliance overseer at the State level
Government and Rural • Review of draft ESMP report (in liaison with Federal Ministry of Environment)
Development • Site assessment and monitoring of ESMP implementation.
2 Federal Ministry of • Lead role in the provision of advice on screening, scoping, review of draft ESMP report (in liaison with State
Environment/ EIA Ministry of Environment), receiving comments from stakeholders, public hearing of the project proposals
Department and NESREA and social liability investigations, monitoring and evaluation of mitigation measures
3. World Bank • Responsible for the final review, clearance and approval of the safeguard instruments – ESIA/ESMP/RAP
3 FPMU • Maintain an oversight role to ensure compliance with the safeguards policies
• Maintain an oversight role on the supervision of the ESMP/ARAP implementation, and may conduct spot
checks or audits (if necessary)
• Provide overall guidance and recommend additional measures for strengthening the management framework
and implementation performance.
• Conduct regular supervision missions throughout the project implementation, and monitor the progress of the
construction project.
4 FPMU, Environmental• Review all ESIAs/ESMPs/ARAPs/RAPs documents prepared by environmental and social consultants and
& Social Safeguard ensure adequacy under the World Bank Safeguard policies.
Units • Ensure that the project design and specifications adequately reflect the recommendations of the ESIAs/
ESMPs;
• Co-ordinate application, follow up processing and obtain requisite clearances required for the project, if
required;
• Prepare compliance reports with statutory requirements;
• Develop, organize and deliver training program for the PIU staff, the contractors and others involved in the
project implementation, in collaboration with the PIU;
• Review and approve the Contractor’s Implementation Plan for the environmental measures, as per the
ESIAs/ESMPs and any other supplementary environmental and social studies that may need to be carried out
by the PIU;
• Liaise with the Contractors and the SPIU / Ministry, Department and Agencies (MDAs) on implementation
of the ESIAs/ESMPs;
• Liaise with various Central and State Government agencies on environmental, resettlement and other
regulatory matters;
• Review the performance of the project through an assessment of the periodic environmental and social
monitoring reports; provide a summary of the same to the Project Manager, and initiate necessary follow-up
actions;
• Provide support and assistance to the State Government Agencies to supervise the implementation.
5 Safeguard Unit, RAMP 2 Environmental Safeguards
(Environmental & Social) • Collate environmental baseline data on relevant environmental characteristics of the selected project sites;
• Ensure that project activities are implemented in accordance to best practices and guidelines set out in the
ESMP;
• Identify and liaise with all stakeholders involved in environment related issues in the project; and be
responsible for the overall monitoring of mitigation measures and the impacts of the project during
implementation.
Social Safeguards
• Develop, coordinate and ensures the implementation of the social aspects of the ESMP
• Identify and liaise with all stakeholders involved in social related issues in the project;
• Conduct impact evaluation and beneficiary’s assessment; and
• Establish partnerships and liaise with organizations, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and Civil
Society Organizations (CSOs)
6 SPIU • Liaise closely with Imo State Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development in preparing a
coordinated response on the environmental and social aspects of project development respectively.
• Safeguards due diligence.
• The PIU would form and supervise the GRC (Grievance Redress Committee) which would be responsible
for addressing and management of grievances
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7 Contractor • Compliance to BOQ specification in procurement of material and construction
• Implement ESMP during project implementation
• Ensure all contractors and workers sign the Code of Conduct (CoC) and are routinely trained on the contents
of the CoC
• Develop and implement contractor’s ESMP (C-ESMP)
• Ensure that there are sufficient resources (time, money and people) to manage the environmental issues of
the works.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all site staff, including sub-contractors and sub-contracted activities will
comply with the projects ESMP.
• Maintain records of environmental incidents as well as corrective and preventive actions taken.
• Ensure that any changes during the construction process that may have a significant environmental and
social impact are communicated to the Supervising Engineer/ SPIU in time and manage them accordingly.
• Ensure that the Environmental Supervising Engineer is sufficiently informed on contractors monitoring
results.
• Organizing weekly toolbox/work meetings
• Ensure that all construction personnel and subcontractors are trained on the content of the CESMP and are
made aware of the required measures for environmental and social compliance and performance
• Prepare and implement Campsite, Staging Area management Plan for the pre-construction phase,
construction and decommissioning phase
• Prepare OHS manual and abide by labor laws as set out in the agreement
• Provide adequate basic amenities and PPEs to workers, and ensure that the PPEs are worn by workers
during work.
• Prepare and maintain records and all required reporting data as stipulated by the ESMP, for submission to
the Supervising Consultant
8 Supervising Engineer • Preparation of the engineering designs for the project.
• Provides an independent oversight ensuring contractor adhere strictly to the engineering specifications
• Prepare and implement Environmental Monitoring Plan during construction
• Update the ESMP to reflect changes to the project, area of influence or activities, with Borrower to re-
disclose
• Inspect and approve contractor’s work.
• Supervise the contractor’s implementation of the works in accordance with the contract requirements and
the ESMP
• Report any incidents or non-compliance with the C-ESMP to the ESSU-PIU
• Ensure adequate training and education of all staff involved in environmental and social safeguard
supervision
• Prepare monthly safeguards report including recommendations to the RAMP regarding ESMP performance
as part of an overall commitment to continuous improvement
9 Supervision Consultant • Prepare and implement Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan during construction
(Environmental and Social • Supervise contractor performance of implementation of the Construction Campsite/Staging area Camp
Officers) Management Plan and C-ESMP
• Report any incidents or non-compliance with the C-ESMP to the Environmental and Social Safeguard
Unit of the SPIU
• Ensure adequate training and education of all staff involved in environmental supervision
• Prepare monthly safeguards report including recommendations to the RAMP regarding ESMP
performance as part of an overall commitment to continuous improvement
10 State Government MDAs • Other MDAs come in as and when relevant areas or resources under their jurisdiction or management are
likely to be affected by or implicated projects.
• They participate in the EA processes and in project decision-making that helps prevent or minimize impacts
and to mitigate them. These institutions may also be required to issue a consent or approval for an aspect of
a project; allow an area to be included in a project; or allow impact to a certain extent or impose restrictions
or conditions, monitoring responsibility or supervisory oversight.
11 The Imo State • Inspection of project premises in order to ensure strict compliance with sanitation and waste management
Environmental Protection standards in Imo State.
Agency; • Collaboration with other MDAs at the State and Federal level, NGOs and Donor Agencies in environmental
The Imo State Bureau for protection and management especially in areas of waste recycling etc.
Sanitation & Transport;
12 LGAs • Provision of oversight function across project within its jurisdiction for ESMP compliance.
• Monitoring of activities related to public health, sanitation, waste management amongst others.
13 Affected Community • Promote environmental awareness.
• Review environmental and social performance report made available by PIU.
• Provide comments, advice and/or complaints on issues of nonconformity.
• Attend public meetings organized by the PIU to disseminate information and receive feedback.
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14 Grievance Redress • Provide support to project affected persons (PAPs) on problems arising from loss of private properties,
Committees (GRCs) business area or any other impact caused by the project
• Record the grievance of the PAPs, categorize and prioritize the grievances that need to be resolved by the
committee;
• Report to the aggrieved parties about the developments regarding their grievances and the decision of the
project authorities and
• Ensure that grievances are settled locally and in time as much as possible.
• Settling the complaints and grievances (if any) and suggest solutions for the outstanding issues to SPIU in
improving project implementation.
15 Community Development • Ensure community participation by mobilizing, sensitizing community members;
Association (CDA) • Support with provision of necessary infrastructures and engage/ encourage carrying out comprehensive and
practical awareness campaign for the proposed projects, amongst the various relevant grass roots interest
groups.
16 NGOs/CSOs • Assisting in their respective ways to ensure effective response actions, conducting scientific researches
alongside government groups to evolve and devise sustainable environmental strategies and techniques.
17 CBOs • Mobilizing rural communities with a view to maximizing the benefits of the project
• Facilitating the selection of the river crossing maintenance group
• Monitoring of the progress of the river crossing implementation work
• Sensitize community members for community actions
18 World Bank • Overall supervision and provision of technical support and guidance.
• Recommend additional measures for strengthening the management framework and implementation
performance;
• Supervising the application and recommendations of sub- project ESMPs.
19 Others/General Public • Identify issues that could derail the project and support project impacts and mitigation measures, Awareness
campaigns.
6.4 Capacity Assessment and Training Programme
The SPIU has not previously been involved in implementing World Bank assisted projects. As such,
their capacity in implementing projects in line with the Bank’s policies was assessed to be limited. The
capacity building programme in table 6.5 will therefore be implemented to strengthen institutional
capacity in ensuring environmental and social safeguard compliance in the project implementation.
Table 6.5: Institutional Capacity Strengthening Plan
Schedule Capacity Need Target Duration Facilitator Project phase Cost in $ Cost in (N)
Participants
Day 1 • World Bank safeguards PC, ESSU, 7 hours Environmental Pre-construction 1,111.11 400,000.00
policies and Nigerian Extant M&E, Project Consultant
laws on environmental Engineer,
protection Procurement
• ESMP implementation, Officer,
project monitoring and Relevant
evaluation, environmental MDAs
management for construction
contracts
Day 2 • Hazards in Construction Contractors, 7 hours Engineering Pre-construction 1,111.11 400,000.00
• Incidents: Causation, PAP’s PIU Consultant
Investigation & Reporting members,
• Excavation Safety relevant MDAs
• River Safety
• Construction Site Inspection
• Personal Protective
Equipment
• The use of PPEs,
management concerns,
occupational safety and
health
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Day 3 • Training on Code of Contractors, 7 hours Social Pre-construction 833.33 300,000.00
Conduct Contractor’s consultant
• Community and stakeholder workers, PAP’s
engagement roles in RAMP PIU members,
project relevant MDAs
• GBV/SEA and VAC
awareness and prevention
• GRM
• Basic health awareness on
communicable diseases and
prevention
Total Capacity Building Budget 3,055.55 1,100,000.00
6.5 Monitoring and Reporting
6.5.1 Monitoring Activities
The monitoring plan (Internal and External Monitoring) for the ESMP is presented in Table 6.7.
Monitoring results shall be documented with preventive/corrective actions to be implemented.
Table 6.7: Internal and External Monitoring
Monitoring Action Responsibility When Deliverables
Internal Regular site visit to ensure that E&S Safeguard During Monitoring
Monitoring the mitigation measures and Officers from SPIU. Preconstruction, Reports and
actions specified in the Construction and documentation
monitoring plan and as bound FPMU Safeguards Unit Operation Phases
by the contract is satisfactorily
implemented.
Site visit for monitoring and Supervision During Construction Observations and
inspection to ensure contractor Consultants Phase Monitoring
adhere strictly to the Reports to be
engineering designs and compiled and
specifications for the project presented to the
SPIU.
External Regular site visit to ensure FMEnv, Imo State During Inspect
Monitoring project is implemented in an Ministry of Local Preconstruction, monitoring
environmentally & socially Government and Rural Construction and reports from
sustainable manner using the Development, Operation Phases Safeguard units
monitoring indicators specified Representatives of and provide
in the monitoring plan and affected communities, feedback on
other national and international and other relevant observations.
environmental & social MDAs. Enforce
requirements corrective
actions where
necessary.
6.5.2 Reporting Procedures
The SPIU shall implement a system of continuous reporting between all parties involved in the ESMP
implementation to ensure receipt of timely feedback and to take rapid corrective actions if there are
issues of non-conformance.
6.5.3 Record Keeping and Control
The contractor is required to keep records providing evidence of ongoing mitigation activities. Such
records may include site monitoring plan, HSE Policy, Site Specific HSE Plan, Waste Management
Plan, Traffic Control Plan, Emergency response and preparedness procedures, site instructions, training
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records, complaints records, incident report, Inspection, maintenance and equipment calibration
records. These documents should be made available to the Safeguard Unit upon request.
The Safeguard Unit is also required to keep records to provide evidence of monitoring activities and
effectiveness of the monitoring plan. The site monitoring Plan identified problems/corrective actions
and monitoring Reports are to be kept by the Safeguard unit and be made available to relevant regulators
upon request. In addition, all significant communications with FMEnv, Nigerian Society of Mining
Engineers (NSME) and other relevant authorities should be documented and kept. These documents are
required to track performance in order to achieve and demonstrate compliance with the monitoring plan
and applicable regulatory requirements.
6.6 Implementation Schedule
The project implementation phase is estimated to be completed in 7 months. The implementation
schedule is presented in Table 6.8 below.
Table 6.8: ESMP Implementation Schedule
S/N Activity Description Responsible Pre-construction Construction Operation
(Week)
(Month)
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Clearance and Formal Imo SPIU
Disclosure of ESMP
2 Inclusion of Environmental & Imo SPIU
Social Requirements in Bid
Docs
3 Allocating Budget for ESMP Imo SPIU
4 Appointing Support Staff for Imo SPIU
ESMP
5 Review & Approval of Imo SPIU
Contractor’s ESMP, Waste &
Safety Plan
6 Finalization of Engineering Imo SPIU/Engineering
Designs Design Consultant
7 Environmental and Social Environmental and
Training Social Consultant
8 Mobilization to site Contractor
9 Construction Phase Contractor
10 Implementation of Mitigation Contractor
11 Supervising ESMP Imo SPIU
Implementation
12 Monitoring & Reporting on Imo SPIU/Relevant
ESMP Implementation MDAs
13 Environmental and Social Imo SPIU/Imo State
Auditing Ministry of Local
Government and Rural
Development
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6.7 Contractual Measures
Most of the mitigation measures are the obligation of the Contractor during all phases of the
project. Consequently, the potential contractor will have to prepare their proposals taking into
account the measures in Table 6.9 as well as the detailed general environmental management
conditions during civil works attached as Annex X.
Table 6.9: Contractual Measures
Action Remarks
The measures as described in this ESMP shall be included The non-inclusion of these measures in the proposal will
in the tender documents with appropriate flexibility to lead to a disqualification of the proponent;
adjust these measures to site circumstances, and that the The contract with the successful bidder should contain these
potential contractor will have to prepare their proposals environmental and social management measures as firm
taking into account these measures. conditions to be complied with.
Specifically, the measures should be translated into a suite This approach will ensure that the environmental and social
of environmental specification that are written in the same controls integrate seamlessly into the tender document and
language style and format as the rest of the contract are presented in a familiar form to the Contractor
document
Cost of mitigation measures be added to the cost of the The contactor must take into account and put the cost for the
contractual document environmental and social requirements specified in the
ESMP.
6.8 ESMP Disclosure
This ESMP has been prepared in consultation with the FPMU, Imo SPIU, relevant stakeholders
including communities along the project corridors. The Imo SPIU will disclose the ESMP, in line with
the guidelines of the Federal Ministry of Environment and in the external website of the World Bank.
Table 6.10: Disclosure Procedure
S/N Action Remarks
1 Disclosure on 2 national newspapers The FPMU/SPIU will disclose the ESMP as required by the Nigeria EIA public notice
and review procedures. This entails advert in 2 newspapers; one national and one local
(state) newspaper
2 Disclosure at the Imo State Ministry of The SPIU will disclose the ESMP as required by the Nigeria EIA public notice and
Local Government and Rural review procedures
Development
3 Disclosure at the RAMP-2 office The SPIU will display the ESMP as required by the Nigeria EIA public notice and
review procedures
4 Disclosure at respective LGA office & The purpose will be to inform stakeholders about the project activities; environmental
the host communities and social impacts anticipated and proposed environmental and social mitigation
measures.
5 Disclosure at the World Bank Info Shop The ESMP will be disclosed according to the World Bank Disclosure Policy- OP/BP
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6.9 Cost of Implementing the ESMP
The cost of implementing this ESMP is a total of all the individual costs as provided in table 6.11.
Table 6.11 Cost of Implementing the ESMP
Heading Indicative Costing in Naira (N) Cost Estimate in USD
Cost of Mitigation 4,356,000.00 12,100.00
Capacity Building and Training 1,100,000.00 3,055.56
Monitoring Programme 2,196,000.00 6,100.00
Grievance Redress Mechanism 750,000.00 2,083.33
Sub-total 8,402,000.00 23,338.89
Contingency 840,200.00 2,338.89
Total 9,242,200.00 25,672.78
(1 USD = 360.00)
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CHAPTER SEVEN
GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM (GRM)
7.1 Introduction
A Grievance Redress Committee will be set up by the Imo State RAMP SPIU to address complaints arising
from the project implementation. This committee will comprise relevant officers of the Imo SPIU,
representative of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, representatives of the 23
priority sites who are to be nominated by the traditional heads and Community Development Association.
The committee shall report to the Chairman, the RAMP Technical Committee who is also the Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development in Imo state. The Grievance Redress
Committee (GRC) shall work in synergy with the Site Committees and the Contractors’ Health and Safety
Officer.
The functions of the GRC are to:
• provide support to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) on problems arising from the pollution of
environmental media – water, land and air, arising from the project implementation
• record the grievance of the PAPs, categorize and prioritize the grievances that need to be resolved
by the committee; and
• report to the aggrieved parties about the developments regarding their grievances and the decision
of the project authorities.
The main objective of this procedure will be to provide a mechanism to mediate conflict and cut down on
lengthy litigation, which often delays such developmental projects. It will also provide people who might
have objections or concerns about the impacts of the project, a public forum to raise their objections and
address these issues adequately.
The committee will provide many opportunities to redress complaints informally, in addition to the existing
formal administrative and legal procedures. However, the major grievances that might require mitigation
include:
• PAPs at risk of the project impacts;
• Pollution of water bodies in the area from project activities;
• Danger or loss of lives due to inadequate safety measures;
• Insecurity, cases of theft and sexual abuse;
• Conflict of interest between project and the community;
• Delay in response to the concerns of PAPs;
• Project activity impact on land and livelihood; etc.
Imo State RAMP 2 has put in place a Grievance Redress Framework following the World Bank’s approach
to GRM (Annex VIII). The framework has four levels of addressing grievances (Fig 7.1).
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4. Courts
Unresolved
Unresolved 3. RAMP Steering and
Technical Committee
Unresolved
2. Project Management Unit – Grievance
Redress Committee (PIU-GRC)
1. Grievance Redress Committee Resolved NO FURTHER
ACTION
Fig. 7.1 Imo RAMP 2 Grievance Redress Framework
As shown in the framework, Level 1; Grievance Redress Committee (GRC), Level 2; Project
Implementation Unit – Grievance Redress Committee (SPIU-GRC), Level 3; RAMP Steering and
Technical Committee and Level 4; is the Courts). Effort will be made to ensure that grievances are
addressed at the First Level. It will only move on to Second Level if the first level agreement was not
accepted by the party involved and then to third then to the fourth under similar situation. If a party is not
satisfied with the outcomes of Levels I, 2, and 3 then he/she can take the case to the Law Courts (the 4th
Level).
7.2 Grievance Redress Process
There is no ideal model or one-size-fits-all approach to grievance resolution. The best solutions to conflicts
are generally achieved through localized mechanisms that take account of the specific issues, cultural
context, local customs, and project conditions and scale.
In its simplest form, grievance mechanisms can be broken down into the following primary components:
• Receiving and registering a complaint.
• Screening and assessing the complaint.
• Formulating a response.
• Selecting a resolution approach.
• Implementing the approach.
• Announcing the result.
• Tracking and evaluating the results.
• Learning from the experience and communicate back to all parties involved.
• Preparing a timely report to management on the nature and resolution of grievances.
7.3 Structure of Grievance Redress for the RCs Rehabilitation Works
This grievance procedure is prepared in line with the provision of the RPF of the RAMP 2. The need to
provide a forum locally to receive, hear and resolve disputes is in the best interest of all parties to forestall
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the lengthy process of litigation, which could affect the progress of project. Therefore, the setting of
Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) early during project implementation is desirable.
The RAMP 2 Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) shall receive and act upon complaints from
stakeholders or PAPs in relation to any occurrences for which the Project is directly responsible (or believed
to be responsible), and which are perceived by the aggrieved party to have involved corrupt, illegal, unjust,
or unfair activities, omissions, or behavior.
For the purposes of the RAMP 2, a complaint is a notification (in written, verbal or electronic form)
regarding project activities and/or conduct of staff, consultants, partners and/or sub- contractors, directly or
indirectly supporting the project or associated with its implementation, which the complainant believes is
wrong, either under the law or on the grounds of unacceptable behavior.
The complainant(s) need not be personally aggrieved or impacted, and may be acting merely in accordance
with a sense of civic duty in bringing an occurrence to the attention of project authorities.
In defining the levels of grievance redress, priority was given to aligning with the existing mechanism and
strengthening same as required, which was designed based on consultation and stakeholder inclusion during
the preparation of the ESMP. Defining the GRM process took into account the specific issues, cultural
context, local customs, industry standards and project conditions. The functioning of the GRM system, how
to register complaints (written, by phone, or in person), where to go and hours of service, all should be
clearly explained in local language during initial public consultations on the project.
7.4 Setting up a Grievance Redress Committee
The best solutions to conflicts are generally achieved through localized mechanisms that take account of
the specific issues, cultural context, local customs, and project conditions and scale. Three levels of
grievance redress channels have been identified:
7.4.1 First Level GRM: GRC at the Site/Community Level:
Complaints regarding project implementation and activities arising from the project area shall be channeled
to the Village head, who shall convene the GRC committee at that level to review and address the complaint.
The underlying merit is that the community has proven a notable channel for conflict resolution in the
project area. The Village head shall head this committee while membership of the committee will consist
of:
• The Village head -Chairman
• A representative of Council of Elders
• A representative of the Community Development Association
• A representative of Youth Organization
• Representative of the Women Group
• Social Safeguards Officer of the SPIU-Secretary
This committee will be expected to report to the SPIU. In addition, complaint box will be placed in the
Community leader’s palace, where complaints from PAPs can be dropped.
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The complaints are received (in written, verbal or electronic form) at various points at Community Level.
These points may include one or more of the following;
a) Complaint box
b) Mobile application (WhatsApp, Telegram) Complaint line
c) Toll-free/hot lines
The various points of receiving complaints at the provincial level would be as follows:
a) Respective LGAs;
b) Community Townhall
c) Designated spots along the RCs
d) Traditional Ruler’s Palace
e) Social safeguards/GBV Officers at SPIU
After registering the complaint in the Grievance Redressal Registration and Monitoring Sheet, the social
safeguards officer of SPCU would study the complaint made in detail and forward the complaint to the SPC
with specific dates for replying and redressing the same. The SPIU shall issue an acknowledgement letter
within five working days, including an outline of the complaint review and appeal process. A written
response shall be issued within two weeks. The SPIU can also coordinate a meeting with the aggrieved
party if required. To address such issues in an expedient manner, the SPIU shall nominate a sub-committee
to handle complaints. The sub-committee may adopt any of the traditional methods (community meetings,
elders-in- council, dialogue, council of chiefs, appeals and summons, elder’s assembly, religious leaders,
youth council, women groups) that is accessible and affordable in the settlement of complaints if required.
The deliberations of the meetings and decisions taken are recorded.
The resolution at the first tier will be normally be done within 14 working days and notified to the concerned
through a disclosure form. Should the Grievance not be solved within this period, this would be referred to
the next level of Grievance Redressal. However, if the social safeguard officer feels that adequate solutions
are worked out the problem and it would require a few more days for actions to be taken, he can decide on
retaining the issue at the first level by informing the complainant accordingly. However, if the complainant
requests for an immediate transfer of the issue to the next level, it would be accepted and the issue would
be taken to the next channel. But in any case, if the issue is not addressed within 21 days, it needs to be
taken to the next level.
7.4.2 Second Level of GRM: GRC at the SPIU Level:
The PIU shall receive, hear and address complaints arising from the project implementation. The Project
Coordinator (PC) shall head this committee while membership of the committee shall be as follows:
• Project Coordinator- Chairman
• Internal Auditor
• Monitoring and Evaluation officer
• Social Safeguard Officer- Secretary
• Environmental officer
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• Communications Officer
• One representative of the non-state sector from within the State Project Monitoring Committees
If the complaint is not satisfied by the first level GRC response nor has a complaint regarding their decision-
making process, they can directly write to the SPIU. All complaints submitted to the SPIU shall be logged
with a unique ID code. Complainants shall receive an acknowledgement letter within 5 working days,
including an outline of the complaint review and appeal process. The complaint shall be filed according to
a tracking system, so that complaints are classified, and responded to consistently. Furthermore, the
complaint shall be discussed within the SPIU and responded to in writing within 2 weeks. The SPIU shall
also convene a meeting of the aggrieved parties if required. The SPIU shall undertake a six-monthly internal
review of the complaint handling mechanism, and make necessary corrections, if need be.
The SPIU-GRC will hold the necessary meetings with the complainant and the concerned officers and
attempt to find a solution acceptable at all levels. GRC would record the minutes of the meeting.
The decisions of the PIU-GRC are communicated to the complainant formally and if he accepts the
resolutions, the complainant’s acceptance is obtained on a disclosure form.
If the complainant does not accept the solution offered by the SPIU-GRC, then the complaint is passed on
to the next level / or the complainant can reach the next level. The Chairman of the SPIU-GRC would
require to forward the issue to the next level through the Secretary of the SPIU-GRC to facilitate in
exploring a solution to this at this level before transferring it to the Third level. In any case the case should
be forwarded to the next level if no solution is reached within 14 days of the case reaching the second level
and, in a case(s), nearing the required solution, it can be retained to an extent of 21 days.
7.4.3 Third Level of GRM: GRC at the State Technical Committee Level:
Any unresolved matter at the SPIU level will be channeled to the Project Technical Committee. The
committee at this level shall be headed by the Permanent Secretary ImoState Ministry of Water Resources
while the PC shall serve as the secretary of the committee.
Finally, if the complainant is not satisfied with the Community or SPIU response or has a complaint about
the overall RAMP II, or there is a time delay of more than a month in solving the issue, the complainant
can opt to consider taking it to overall Technical Committee GRC (TC-GRC) facilitated by the State
Ministry of Water Resources. This committee shall convene on a case-by case basis, arbitrate the issue
based on the guidelines established, and convene the necessary stakeholders if necessary. All the
stakeholders, including state and non-state actors shall be able to lodge a complaint with the TC-GRC.
The TC-GRC will be constituted as the Third Level of Redressal to look into the problems not solved in
the Second Level. Membership of the GRC at this level shall constitute as follows:
• The Permanent Secretary-Chairman;
• Director Ministry of Environment
• Director Bureau of Lands & Survey
• The Project Coordinator of RAMP 2
• A witnessing NGO
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The Traditional/Community Leaders and the Commissioner of Local Government of the project
Community will be the invitees to the Committee meetings to enable the TC-GRC to understand the
deliberations of the Community Level GRC.
The Social Safeguard Officer of the SPIU will collect all the details of the Grievance including the
deliberations of First and Second level efforts and present it to the TC-GRC. The TC-GRC will deliberate
upon the issue and give suitable recommendations. The meetings are recorded. The decisions of the TC-
GRC are communicated to the complainant formally and if he accepts the resolutions, the complainant’s
acceptance is obtained on a disclosure form.
The decisions of the TC-GRC would be final from the Project side and the Complainant may decide to take
a legal or any other recourse if he /she is not satisfied with the resolutions due to the deliberations of the
Third Level GRC. The Complainant has also the option of approaching the Donor (World Bank), if they
find that the established GRM cannot resolve the issue.
7.4.4 Court Resolution of Grievance Matters
The possibility of seeking for grievance resolution in the court may be a last resort and should be expected,
especially, where the complainant felt dissatisfied with resolution of the GRC.
The provision of the RPF for RAMP 2 on this matter is that grievances concerning non-fulfilment of
contracts, levels of compensation, or seizure of assets without compensation shall be addressed to the state
local courts system of administration of justice. The court hierarchy would in ascending order therefore, be
land dispute tribunals/chiefs, followed by magistrate courts and then finally the high courts. The high court
of the state is being designated as the highest appellate court to settle grievances.
This, admittedly, is a costly and time-consuming procedure. Nevertheless, affected persons will be
exempted from administrative and legal fees incurred pursuant to this grievance redress procedure.
7.5 Awareness of GRM
GRM should be given a wide publicity among stakeholder groups such as affected parties, government
agencies, and civil society organizations. Effective awareness of GRM process makes people better
understanding about their options, depending on the types of complaints. However, measures should also
be taken to encourage stakeholders not to submit false claims. Criteria for eligibility need to be
communicated and also awareness campaigns should be launched to give publicity to the roles and functions
of the GRM.
Awareness should include the following components:
• Scope of the project, planned construction phases, etc.;
• Types of GRCs available; purposes for which the different GRMs can be accessed, e.g.,
construction-related grievances, grievances related to physical and economic displacement,
• Types of grievances not acceptable to the GRC.
• Eligibility to access the GRM.
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• How complaints can be reported to those GRC and to whom, e.g., phone, postal and email
addresses, as well as information that should be included in a complaint;
• Procedures and time frames for initiating and concluding the grievance redress process; boundaries
and limits of GRM in handling grievances; and roles of different agencies such as project
implementer and funding agency.
• A variety of methods can be adopted for communicating information to the relevant stakeholders.
These methods could include display of posters in public places such as in government offices,
project offices, community centers, hospitals and health clinics of the area.
Similarly, an effective awareness program should be arranged to educate the PAPs on the following:
• Members of GRC and its location
• Method of complaining or reporting the grievance
• Taking part in the GRC meeting (is any companions of the complainant allowed)
• The steps of resolving process and timeline adopted in this mechanism.
• Needed documents and evidence to support of the complaint.
This information should be part of a simple brochure that explains the different grievance redress
possibilities for PAPs.
7.6 Reporting:
The Social Safeguard Officer of the SPIU would prepare the Quarterly Report on the Grievance Redressal
issues of the Project for addition into the quarterly report.
The TC-GRC will review the nature of grievances that have been represented and if similar grievances are
reported many times, suitable changes in implementation procedures / suitable policies would be worked
out and recommended to State Level Steering Committee for consideration and needful action.
7.7 GRM Jurisdiction:
This is a project specific GRM and applicable to solve the concerns of the stakeholders of the Project. This
is however not intended to bypass Governments own redress process; rather intended to address affected
people’s concerns and complaints promptly, making it readily accessible to all segments of the affected
people and is scaled to the risks and impacts of the Project. The Government Redress mechanism takes
priority over this one.
7.8 Expectation When Grievances Arise
When local people present a grievance, they expect to be heard and taken seriously. Therefore, the SPMU
and others such as the engineers involved in one aspect of the project or other must convince people that
they can voice grievances and work to resolve them without retaliation.
It should be understood that all or any of the following is or are expected from the project
management/channel of grievance resolution by the local people:
• acknowledgement of their problem,
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• an honest response to questions/issues brought forward,
• an apology, adequate compensation,
• modification of the conduct that caused the grievance and some other fair remedies
7.9 Management of Reported Grievances
a) The procedure for managing grievances should be as follows:
b) The affected person files his/ her grievance, relating to any issue associated with the
resettlement process or compensation, in writing or phone to the project Resettlement and
Compensation committee (Phone numbers will be provided by the SPMU). Where it is written,
the grievance note should be signed and dated by the aggrieved person. And where it is phone,
the receiver should document every detail.
c) A selected member of the Site Committee will act as the Project Liaison Officer who will be
the direct liaison with PAPs in collaboration with an independent agency/NGO person to ensure
objectivity in the grievance process.
d) Where the affected person is unable to write, the local Project Liaison Officer will write the
note on the aggrieved person’s behalf.
e) Any informal grievances will also be documented
7.10 Grievance Log and Response Time
The process of grievance redress will start with registration of the grievance(s) to be addressed, for reference
purposes and to enable progress updates of the cases. Thus, the person affected by the project will file a
Grievance Form with the Grievance Redress Committee. The Form (See table 21) should contain a record
of the person responsible for an individual complaint, and records dates for the date the complaint was
reported; date the Grievance Log was uploaded onto the project database; date information on proposed
corrective action sent to complainant (if appropriate), the date the complaint was closed out and the date
response was sent to complainant.
The Project Liaison Officer working with the local Government Desk Officer in recording all grievances
will ensure that each complaint has an individual reference number, and is appropriately tracked and
recorded actions are completed.
The response time will depend on the issue to be addressed but it should be addressed with efficiency. The
Grievance committee will act on it within 10 working days of receipt of grievances. If no amicable solution
is reached, or the affected person does not receive a response within 15 working days, the affected person
can appeal to the SLO in the SPMU, which should act on the grievance within 15 working days of its filing.
Table 7.1: Typical Reporting format for Grievance Redress
Community Type of Grievance Grievance Resolution
project &
Name of
Complainant
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CHAPTER EIGHT
STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION
8.1 Introduction
Public consultation for the proposed river crossings entails the process of informing stakeholders on the
need to carry out the ESMP of the project with respect to the project’s environment; the scope and the need
for the community to own and safeguard the project as beneficiaries. Public consultation should be a
continuous process and would be an ongoing activity throughout the project lifespan. Public participation
and consultation were carried out as necessary through meetings, requests for written proposals/comments,
filling of questionnaires, explanations of project to the locals, making public documents available at the
state and local levels at all stage of the project. At the local level, the stakeholder consultation was carried
out at the project sites and in the community town halls/open grounds. The consultation measures took into
account the low literacy levels prevailing in these rural communities by allowing an adequate amount of
time for responses and feedback. Nevertheless, details of public consultation are discussed.
8.2 Objectives
Stakeholders’ engagement is essential in achieving the major objectives of any project implementation and
sustainable development. Participatory approaches in project planning and implementation enhances
project policy, ownership and sustainability and also empower targeted beneficiaries. The objectives for
stakeholders’ engagement and sensitization include but not limited to the following;
i. To create general public awareness and understanding of the project, and ensure its acceptance;
ii. To develop and maintain avenues of communication between the project proponent, stakeholders
and PAPs in order to ensure that their views and concerns are incorporated into the project design
and implementation with the objectives of reducing, mitigating or offsetting negative impacts and
enhancing benefits from the project;
iii. To inform and discuss about the nature and scale of possible adverse impacts of the rehabilitation
work and to identify and prioritize the mitigation measures for the impacts in a more transparent
and direct manner;
iv. To document the concerns raised by stakeholders and PAPs so that their views and proposals are
mainstreamed to formulate mitigation and benefit enhancement measures;
v. To sensitize other MDAs, local authorities, Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and
Community Based Organizations (CBOs) about the project and solicit their views and discuss their
share of responsibility for the smooth functioning of the overall project operations; and
vi. To reduce potential conflict between stakeholders, project proponents PAPs.
vii. To develop stakeholder’s capacity in the areas sustainable project management.
In summary, it goes to spell out the role of stakeholders in the project planning, implementation and
monitoring. Involving stakeholders in monitoring service delivery, revenues, budget execution,
procurement, contract awards, and reform policies can increase transparency, improve efficiency of service
delivery or budget execution, and reduce opportunities for corruption. Some mechanisms for stakeholders-
led monitoring include public expenditure tracking surveys, social audits, or stakeholder report cards.
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8.3 Stakeholder Engagement Approach
8.3.1 Consultations in the Study Area
For the ESMP, the consultant visited Imo state between 7th January and 13th April, 2019. Informal
interactive sessions with the various stakeholders were carried out as necessary. The gathering provided
insights into the state of the proposed river crossing, hierarchy of traditional rulers in the study area,
community life style and dispute resolution system amongst others. Present at the interactive stakeholder
consultation meetings were:
• Community Traditional rulers or President Generals at Umuoleche, Okpuala, Mgbidi, BSC,
Umuomumu and Umuezedike
• Imo RAMP Environmental safeguard officer
• Imo RAMP Social safeguard officer,
• Community Women leaders
• Community Youth leaders
• General public (people living at the host communities).
8.4 Stakeholder KIIs, FGDs, Community Meeting and Interpretation
In all interactions, stakeholders present comprised of the State PIU’s environmental and social safeguard
officers, representatives/leadership of the host communities, and Heads of community/ households.
Information provided in this section is completely based on responses from stakeholders, documented
reports in state and physical site observations.
Key Informant Interview (KII) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were carried out to obtain the
stakeholders’ views on the project. The groups consulted include, The Elders, Women and youths in the
Communities. other groups include Fishermen, farmers and hunters. The project engineer in Imo State
RAMP and desk officer in Imo State Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. Questions
asked include efforts of the state/community to ensure accessibility, knowledge of the potential
environmental and social impacts of the proposed sub-project activities, presence or absence of community
conflict, community associations and cultural heritage that might be impinged upon by the project. This
section attracts a large populace of the host communities as shown in Annex 3, 4 and 6. Summary of the
IDIs and FGDs are provided in table 8.1 and 8.2, whereas site specific consultations are provided in table
8.3.
Table 8.1 Summary of Issues Raised at KIIs
Date of Consultation 13/04/2019
Name of Stakeholders All priority sites
Language Pidgin-English, English and Igbo
Questions Stakeholders comments and views Consultant’s Response
• Description of the means of • The main occupation of the residents of the Explanations were offered by the ESMP team:
livelihood of the community communities is farming • It was explained to them that another team of
• How will the construction affect the • The impact of the intervention on the economy consultant will prepare the Resettlement Action Plan
economic activities of the people in of the people will be mainly positive as it will (RAP) to access and value structures that would be
the community? improve their finances and social interaction affected by the proposed intervention based on the
• Suggested measures to mitigate the designed engineering drawing.
negative environmental and socio-
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economic impacts of the civil • The members of the communities must be • It was also indicated that compensation would be paid
works efficiently consulted and carried along to to people whose building/sources of livelihood would
make them own the project be affected by the project implementation.
• Sufficient compensation must be paid to those • The youth in the community were assured that they
whose properties will be affected would first be considered for employment before
• Local workers must be employed especially skilled and unskilled labour will be sought from other
for non-skilled positions places.
Table 8.2 Summary of Issues Raised at FGDs
Date of Consultation 13/04/2019
Name of Stakeholders All Priority Sites
Language Pidgin-English, English and Igbo
Items Stakeholders comments and views
• Description of the means of • Most of the residents are farmers, depending solely on agriculture as their means of livelihood
livelihood of the community • Members of the community were said to be of reasonably good health, with the common ailment such
• Description of the health status of as malaria and cough.
members of the community • Youths make up the predominant portion of the community, followed by the middle aged and the
• How the intervention will impact elderly.
on the health of the people of the • Many youths in the community are artisans and can provide the workforce if needed.
community • Some residents listed headache, cough, catarrh, and fever as the common ailments that would likely
• How will the construction affect the surface during the period of construction because of the dust and fumes that will accompany the
economic activities of the people in construction.
the community? • Some residents said vulnerable members of the community would be assisted to cope with the
• Effect of the construction on the difficulties during the period of construction.
accessibility to the community • The overwhelming majority said that women would be more affected because they do more work in
• Effect of the construction on caring for children and using the water from the River for domestic purposes. They are usually
vulnerable groups responsible for purchase of food stuffs and other household goods, and are usually weaker than men.
• How will the construction affect • A few respondents feel it would have the same effects since both sexes are plying the same route.
men and women differently? • Traders would also face the difficulty of conveying their goods to their various points of businesses.
• What will be the effect of the Respondents recommended the provision of a pedestrian bridge during the construction that will be
construction on those whose strong, not too high and would also have rail guards to protect the elderly, school children and the
livelihood are tied to the route? handicapped.
• Suggested measures to mitigate the • The contractor was encouraged to wet the road with water during construction in the dry season to
negative environmental and socio- reduce dust.
economic impacts of the civil • Some residents are scared that the river which is their main source of water may be affected during
works construction.
Table 8.3 Summary of Issues Raised at Community Meeting
Date of Consultation 13/04/2019
Stakeholders in Elders, Women and Youth, other members of the communities, Imo RAMP2 Social Safeguard Officer, ESMP
Attendance Consultant
Locations where Umuoleche Community, Umuokpara Ofeiyi-Umuoleche (Okigwe LGA)
consultations took place
Language Pidgin-English, English and Igbo
Items Stakeholders comments and views Response to comments & views
Concerns/Complaints/Re • On culture and tradition, it was noted that there
Explanations were offered by the ESMP team:
marks/Recommendations is no archaeological site/ shrine located within
and around the project site; • With regards to making advances to women and underage girls,
• It was also mentioned that contractors/visitors the community members were assured that their views and
are not allowed to make advances to married concerns will be recorded and communicated to the contractors
women in the community. and other consultants that will be visiting
• Some of the stakeholders asked what their lots
would be should their farms and other properties
get affected by the proposed intervention.
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• The youth, especially the artisans among them • The youth in the community were assured that they would first be
enquired if they would be employed by the considered for employment before skilled and unskilled labour
contractors will be sought from other places.
• They asked for more River crossing projects for • It was explained to them that another team of consultants will
the community. Specifically, they feel Amagu- prepare a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) which will access and
Umulebe bridge and Okorobi-Umuju-Amaikpa value structures that would be affected by the proposed
bridge are of higher priority than the selected intervention based on the designed engineering drawing.
one. • It was also indicated that compensation would be paid to people
• They pleaded that as part of the project, RAMP whose building/assets would be affected by the project
should help complete their health centre and implementation.
improve their school • It was also noted that the RAMP project is focused essentially on
rural accessibility (roads and River crossings). The community
members were therefore advised to visit the office of the World
Bank supported CSDP programme for assistance on project
related to health, school among others.
Date of Consultation 13/04/2019
Stakeholders in Elders, Women and Youth, other members of the communities, Imo RAMP2 Social Safeguard Officer, ESMP
Attendance Consultant
Locations where Okpuala Community, Umuduru Emghara-Okpuala Anara (Isiala Mbano/Ehime Mbano)
consultations took place
Language Pidgin-English, English and Igbo
Items Stakeholders comments and views Response to comments & views
Concerns/Complaints/Re • There are no cultural issues in the community
Explanations were offered by the ESMP team:
marks/Recommendations that may hinder the implementation of the
project • The ESMP consultant gave the dimension of the RC as 20 meters
• They expressed their happiness about the long and 8 meters wide. He also indicated that there will be an
intervention and look forward to seeing the approach road which will be 7.3 meters wide with side drains
(750X750) on both sides of the road
contractors on site.
• It was also indicated that compensation would be paid to people
• The nature of the intervention was also enquired. whose building would be affected by the project implementation.
Is it a bridge or a culvert? What is its capacity?
Is it a single lane or dual carriage river crossing?
• Will the road be constructed too?
Date of Consultation 12/04/2019
Stakeholders in Elders, Women and Youth, other members of the communities, Imo RAMP2 Social Safeguard Officer, ESMP
Attendance Consultant
Locations where Umuomumu Community, Orie Mbieri-Umuomumu Mbieri (Ikeduru/Mbatoli)
consultations took place
Language Pidgin-English, English and Igbo
Items STAKEHOLDERS COMMENTS AND VIEWS RESPONSE TO COMMENTS & VIEWS
Concerns/Complaints/Re • The ESMP team was welcomed by the • Explanations were offered by the ESMP team:
marks/Recommendations Community’s leader who expressed his joy o The team assured the community of the genuineness of the
about the proposed River crossing across the project.
Okitankwo stream. o They were also assured that their concern on the flow of the
• Several/past communal and individual efforts River will be communicated to the Project Engineer
to improve accessibility were enumerated by o It was explained to them that another team of consultant will
them; prepare a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) which will access
• Some of the locals expressed their skepticism and value structures that would be affected by the proposed
about the seriousness of the proposed RAMP 2 intervention based on the designed engineering drawing.
intervention owing to their past experiences; o The consultant explained that based on the World Bank
while some of the participants noted that the procedure, representatives of the community will be part of the
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visit was their first time knowing about the Project Implementation team. The fear of project hijack should
RAMP 2; therefore not be entertained
• They requested that the flow of the stream o With regards to making advances to women and underage
should be enhanced during the construction of girls, the community members were assured that their views
the River crossing as it is currently silted. and concerns will be recorded and communicated to the
• RAMP 2 to carry them along in the process of contractors and other consultants that will be visiting
executing the project.
• They do not want the project to be hijacked by
politicians;
• In all, they expressed their happiness about the
intervention and look forward to seeing
contractors on site.
• It was also mentioned that contractors/visitors
are not allowed to make advances to married
women in the community.
Date of Consultation 13/04/2019
Location Uzuruanamu community, Uzurunamu-Okwudo Mgbidi (Oru east/Oru west/Orsu)
Stakeholders in Elders, Women and Youth, other members of the communities, Imo RAMP2 Social Safeguard Officer, ESMP
Attendance Consultant
Language Pidgin-English, English and Igbo
Items Stakeholders Comments and Views Response to Comments & Views
Concerns/Complaints/Re • It was indicated that the community council
Explanations were offered by the ESMP team:
marks/Recommendations constructed a bridge over the River in the past.
• Some of the stakeholders asked what their lots • On the issue of Obana River and the deified Boa constrictors,
would be should their farms and other the community members were assured that their concerns will be
properties get affected by the proposed documented and communicated to the contractor and other
intervention. consultants
• On their culture and tradition, it was noted that • It was explained to them that another team of consultant will
there is a shrine located within and around the prepare a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) to access and value
project site. It is the Obana River; a deity structures and all other cultural activities that would be affected
where no fishing is allowed. by the proposed intervention based on the designed engineering
• The Boa is also a deity. They are harmless and drawing.
should not be killed • They were assured that cultural areas are special in all World
• Sexual relationship with underage or Bank supported projects and will be paid extra attention
unmarried girls especially teenagers is not • With regards to making advances to women and underage girls,
allowed. Any girl who gets pregnant before the community members were assured that their views and
the Fattening process would be ostracized for concerns will be recorded and communicated to the contractors
life and her family shamed. and other consultants that will be visiting
• Nobody is expected to take the water from the • It was also indicated that compensation would be paid to people
Obana River home on small Orie days (market whose building would be affected by the project implementation.
day). • On the issue of water use, the consultant indicated that this will
• The community leaders gave assurance that all be documented and conveyed to the contractor (See Sec 5.2.2.2
the necessary rituals will be carried out and section A9 of the ESMP Matrix)
without major cost implication before the
commencement of the project.
Date of Consultation 13/04/2019
Location Obinugwu Community, Ugbele-Bsc (Ideato South)
Stakeholders in Elders, Women and Youth, other members of the communities, Imo RAMP2 Social Safeguard Officer, ESMP
Attendance Consultant
Language Pidgin-English, English and Igbo
Items Stakeholders comments and views Response to comments & views
Concerns/Complaints/Re
• Some of the stakeholders asked what their lots Explanations were offered by the ESMP team:
marks/Recommendations
would be should their farms and other
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properties get affected by the proposed • The ESMP consultant gave the dimension of the RC as a culvert.
intervention. The dimension of the RC as 20 meters long and 8 meters wide. He
also indicated that there will be an approach road which will be
• The nature of the intervention was also enquired. 7.3 meters wide with side drains (750X750) on both sides of the
Is it a bridge or a culvert? What is its capacity? Is road He also indicated that there will be an approach road which
it a single lane or dual carriage river crossing? based on the engineering design is an earth road. It is also a single
lane road.
• Will the road be constructed too? • It was explained to them that another team of consultant
will prepare a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) to access
and value structures that would be affected by the
proposed intervention based on the designed
engineering drawing.
• It was also noted that the RAMP project is focused
essentially on rural accessibility (roads and River
crossings). The community members were therefore
advised to visit the office of the World Bank supported
CSDP programme for assistance on project related to
health, school among others
Date of Consultation 13/04/2019
Location Umuezedike Community, Umuokpara Ofeiyi-Umuoleche (Okigwe)
Stakeholders in Elders, Women and Youth, other members of the communities, Imo RAMP2 Social Safeguard Officer, ESMP
Attendance Consultant
Language Pidgin-English, English and Igbo
Items Stakeholders comments and views Response to comments & views
Concerns/Complaints/Re
• Some of the stakeholders asked what the lots Explanations were offered by the ESMP team:
marks/Recommendations
would be should their farms and other properties
• It was explained to them that another team of consultant will
get affected by the proposed intervention. prepare a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) to access and value
• The youth, especially the artisans among them structures that would be affected by the proposed intervention
based on the designed engineering drawing.
enquired if they would be employed by the
• The youth in the community were assured that they would first be
contractors considered for employment before skilled and unskilled labour
• They asked for more River crossing projects for will be sought from other places.
• With regards to their request for more RCs, the community
the community.
members were assured that their request will be communicated to
• They pleaded that as part of the project, RAMP the SPIU. It was noted that the selected priority roads are the ones
should help complete their health centre and considered at this phase and others will be considered in
subsequent phases.
improve their school
• It was also explained that the RAMP project is focused essentially
on rural accessibility (roads and River crossings). The community
members were therefore advised to visit the office of the World
Bank supported CSDP programme for assistance on project
related to health, school among others
The main issues expressed by the stakeholders during the public consultation with regards to the proposed
river crossing in their project locations include:
1. Existence of cultural rites in some communities (Mgbidi). This issue was addressed by the
community leaders who gave assurance that all the necessary rituals, consultations, compensation
will be carried out before the commencement of the project. The consultant further explained that the
World Bank OP 4.11 addresses such issues of physical and cultural resources and a PCR plan is
provided in Annex XII
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2. Request for other river crossings. This issue was resolved by explaining to the beneficiaries that
the selected priority roads are the ones considered at this phase and others will be considered in
subsequent phases.
3. Bad state of existing access roads. This was resolved by explaining to the beneficiaries that the
approach roads to the river crossings will be rehabilitated/constructed
4. Zero tolerance to sexual relations with underage and married women. The community members
were assured that their concerns will be communicated to the contractor and other visitors
5. Possible pollution of rivers during construction. This was resolved by explaining to the members
of the communities that adequate mitigation measures will be put in pace to forestall the pollution
The communities’ expectations during construction and operation phases are as follows:
1. Employment of the local during construction and operation phases of the project should be
prioritized;
2. For safety and security of workers, machinery and equipment, the host communities are willing to be
engaged for proper policing;
3. Adequate compensation to people whose properties will be lost due to the intervention, especially
along the channel of water distribution. This will be captured in RAP report
4. With regards to the creation of alternative routes, the beneficiaries were informed that alternative
routes will be captured in the engineering designs for all the river crossings to ease their movement
during construction.
5. The potential impact of construction on the River was raised. The beneficiaries were informed that
mitigation measures will be developed to reduce this impact. This also applies to other environmental
impacts connected to the project
In general, the host communities are peace-loving people. Also, the communities assured the ESMP team
of total cooperation with the State’s coordinators, contractors and consultants. They promised adequate
security and protection of lives, properties and equipment during construction and operation phases. Plates
in Annex 6 show the consultation sessions/meetings with the communities.
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CHAPTER NINE
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Summary
The study assessed the basic biophysical and social baseline information of the proposed intervention site,
identified susceptible environmental parameters, which may be positively and or negatively impacted upon
at the different phases of the project. It also presented the necessary mitigation measures for such identified
impacts. An assessment of the ground state of affairs illustrates that the nature and extent of accessibility is
poor within the project sites. The proposed intervention works will therefore positively impact on human
lives and improve their productivity. Similarly, the residents of the communities within the project sites
have also expressed their acceptance for the intervention. Hence, the proposed intervention project is a
welcome development to the affected communities.
9.2 Recommendation
The following recommendations are for the consideration of the Imo State RAMP SPIU. The
recommendations are geared towards ensuring the improvement of decisions and filling of gaps identified
by the ESMP study.
• There is the need for more public consultation and awareness to ensure the buy-in and ownership
of the proposed projects by the host communities.
• There is a need to create more awareness on the anthropogenic causes of soil erosion and
flooding with a bid to ensure project sustainability after the river crossing rehabilitation works.
• Waste management is also a serious issue in the area as residents tend to dump their refuse in
the drainages. These should be discouraged and programme designed to enlighten them on best
practice for refuse disposal.
• All managers must sign the ‘Manager’s Code of Conduct’ detailing their responsibilities for
implementing the company’s commitments and enforcing the responsibilities in the ‘Individual
Code of Conduct’.
• All employees must sign the project’s ‘Individual Code of Conduct’ confirming their agreement
not to engage in activities resulting in GBV or VAC.
• Displaying the Company and Individual Codes of Conduct prominently and in clear view at
workers’ camps, offices, and in in public areas of the work space. Examples o f areas include
waiting, rest and lobby areas of sites, canteen areas, health clinics.
• Ensure that posted and distributed copies of the Company and Individual Codes of Conduct are
translated into the appropriate language of use in the work site areas as well as for any
international staff in their native language.
• An appropriate personnel trained on survival centered approach in handling GBV issues is
nominated as the company’s ‘Focal Point’ for addressing GBV and VAC issues, including
representing the company on the GBV and VAC Compliance Team (GCCT) which is comprised
of representatives from the client, contractor(s), the supervision consultant, and local service
provider(s).
• That the company effectively implements the Action Plan, providing feedback to the GCCT for
improvements and updates as appropriate.
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• All employees attend an induction training course prior to commencing work on site to ensure
they are familiar with the company’s commitments and the project’s GBV and VAC Codes of
Conduct.
• The construction site will be fenced off with temporary fencing to all surrounds. Site fencing
will prevent any access from un-authorized entry to site. Construction site access is through site
entry only.
• The construction vehicle site entry will be via the Road and will make use of driveway access
then flowing across a vacant allotment to an existing bitumen paved parking area. This makes
use of the of the existing site conditions and reduces the impact to the adjoining facilities. All
of the construction deliveries and access will be via this entry.
• Clear signage will be erected outlining the construction entry. Construction pedestrian / workers
access will be separated from vehicle access by way of separate pedestrian entry from adjoining
footpath. Workers will have a direct footpath access to site amenities from pedestrian entry gate.
• A delivery area will be located within the site compound - All material deliveries for the works
will be made via the entry/entry via the Road. Vehicular movements around the building will
be managed by trained traffic management operatives. All vehicles will enter and exit the
construction site in forward facing direction.
• Tower crane will generally be used to unload heavy material and equipment directly from the
truck. They are to be lifted to the designated location or on to loading platform. Traffic control
during loading and unloading inside the construction site will be carried out by contractor’s
representative.
• A man and materials hoist will be used to provide safe access on the floors and the movement
of smaller materials. A safe pedestrian access will be provided to the hoist location.
• The Contractor shall be required to provide appropriate information, training, instruction or
supervision necessary to protect all persons from risks to their health and safety.
• The Contractor must also ensure construction induction training is provided to workers who
carry out construction work.
• Use water suppression to prevent dust emission
• Maintain vehicles and machineries to reduce emission
• Maintain low speed to reduce dust and gaseous emission
• Vegetal waste shall be supplied to farmers for use as compost.
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ANNEXURE
ANNEX 1: TERMS OF REFERENCE
DETAILED ASSESSMENT, PRIORITISATION, ENGINEERING DESIGN, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR REINSTATING/CONSTRUCTING DAMAGED, WASHED
AWAY AND MISSING RIVER CROSSINGS ON THE RURAL ROAD NETWORK IN IMO STATE
1.0 Background
The Second Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP-2) is a World Bank (WB) and French Development Agency
(AFD) assisted project in support of the implementation of the National Rural Travel and Transport Policy (RTTP) in
Imo State. The project is being coordinated by the State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) under the Imo State
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. The main objective of the project is to improve transport
conditions and bring sustained access to the rural population through constructing/rehabilitating and maintaining key
rural transport infrastructure in a sustainable manner.
Imo State Government intends to apply part of the RAMP-2 financing towards the detailed assessment, prioritization,
engineering design, and environmental and social management plan for reinstating/constructing damaged, washed
away and missing river crossings on the rural road network in Imo State. The SPIU on behalf of Imo Sate Government
proposes to commission the services of a qualified and experienced consultant firm (hereinafter called “the
Consultant�?) to undertake the assignment. (hereinafter called “the Services�?) herein described.
2.0 Objectives of Consultancy Service
The objectives of the Services are as follows:
• To carry out an initial assessment of the condition, size and approximate construction/rehabilitation cost
associated with each candidate on the long-list provided (attached as Annex I), together with the reported reasons
for failure and for local prioritization, while also rating their apparent priority based on an agreed framework of
broad socioeconomic criteria. And develop an initial short-list of approximately eighty (80) candidates for
further prioritization.
• To carry out a detailed assessment of the condition of the identified/short-listed river crossings, evaluate the
relative economic and social importance and benefits of the river crossings, and carry out the prioritization and
ranking of the river crossings, for approval.
• To carry out the detailed engineering design and production of full bidding documents for about twenty-three
(23) of the prioritized river crossings (generally including but not limited to culverts and small bridges with total
spans not exceeding 15.0m) with all associated Works.
• To prepare the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), the Environmental and Social Management
Plan (ESMP), and, if necessary, the Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plans (ARAPs) for the proposed
interventions.
3.0. Project Description
The SPIU has compiled a long list of river crossings, which have been identified by the Local Government Authorities
as requiring such Works. The list of roads about eighty (80) river crossings have been identified is attached as Annex
I of the TOR. These river crossings are by no means exhaustive. Over and above these identified crossings the
Consultant shall allow for the inclusion of about twenty (20) additional river crossings. These will be identified by the
SPIU and the Consultant for consideration during the assessment phase and will consist of those river crossings that
are deemed to be critical for network coherence and the establishment of proper access for the affected rural
communities as well as alignment with the objectives of the Nigeria Agricultural Transformation Agenda (NATA).
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The provision of the consultancy services will then entail:
• Initial Assessment: An initial on-the-ground assessment of the condition, size and approximate
construction/rehabilitation cost associated with each candidate on the long-list provided (attached as Annex
I), together with the reported reasons for failure and for local prioritization, while also rating their apparent
priority based on an agreed framework of broad socioeconomic criteria. And develop an initial short-list of
approximately 50 candidates for further prioritization.
• Prioritization: A more extensive visit to the identified/short-listed river crossings to further assess their
condition and detailed rehabilitation/construction requirements, together with collection of socioeconomic
data of the project areas so as to enable the prioritization and ranking of the river crossings in order of their
socioeconomic importance and alignment with the goals of the Nigeria Agricultural Transformation Agenda.
• Engineering Design and Production of Bidding Documents: The detailed engineering design of all the
Works associated with the construction/rehabilitation of the priority river crossings, together with Preparation
of the associated Bidding Documents.
• Preparation of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), the Environmental and Social
Management Plan (ESMP), and, if necessary, the Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plans (ARAPs) for the
proposed interventions.
4.0 Scope of Services
The scope of the consultancy services shall include the following;
A. INITIAL ASSESSMENT.
4.1 Carry out an initial on-the-ground assessment of the condition, size and approximate
rehabilitation/construction cost associated with each candidate on the long-list provided (attached as Annex
I), together with the reported reasons for failure and for local prioritization, while also rating their apparent
priority based on an agreed framework of broad socioeconomic criteria. And develop an initial short-list of
approximately fifty (50) candidates for possible prioritization
B. PRIORITIZATION
4.2 Data collection and desk study
The Consultants shall collect and review all relevant existing data as available in respect of the candidates short-listed
through the initial assessment, including but not limited to: maps and aerial photographs if available/necessary; any
as-built drawings for the candidate river crossings; traffic surveys; geology/stream morphology,
hydrological/hydraulic data (water levels & scouring); locations of any existing and proposed utilities, present
condition of the crossing, their banks, abutments, roads and river training works (character and shape including
existing soils forming the embankments) etc.
4.3 Detailed Condition Assessment
The Consultant shall then complete the existing data and collect the following information:
• GPS reading for each of the identified sites/location
• Traffic levels and composition
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• Show on a separate road map, based on the GPS readings, for each Local Government Area, the position of the
identified river crossings and the respective road links and the class of road involved and its condition.
• Basic measurements and arrangements of the structures (type, length, height, skew, spans, number and
diameter/size of pipes/culverts and small bridges etc). Where structures are completely washed away, the
Consultant shall note this accordingly.
1. Condition of the structure, preliminary scope of works and key cause for required works.
2. Comprehensive Digital Photographs.
3. The nature and condition of the existing alignment and approaches.
4. Prepare preliminary cost estimates for the proposed remedial works and/or hydraulic structures
5. Recommend appropriate type and size of hydraulic structure for crossings without any existing structures.
6. Classify the various structures in terms of size, type, associated additional necessary works; and costs.
4.4 Economic and Social Evaluation
The Consultant shall also:
• Collect and review data relating to the demography, agricultural activities, land use characteristics and
social amenities in the proposed project corridors.
• Evaluate the data collected and assess the benefits that will accrue to the communities due to the
proposed works.
4.5 Prioritization and Ranking
Based on the data collected from the above activities, the Consultant shall carry out a Multi Criteria Analysis (MCA)
based on the following criteria:
• Social Criteria: These include estimated population of settlements located along each route, number of health
facilities and schools to be served by each identified or selected river crossing.
• Economic Criteria: These include the observed traffic and the previously recorded traffic, the number of
markets and cottage industries, volume of agricultural output that are found along or connected by each link.
• Accessibility Criteria: These include average cost of transportation per kilometer and road density within the
local government area in which each link is located.
• Cost Criteria: The estimated cost of the proposed works to be carried out at the identified locations; and the
budgetary impact.
The Consultant shall propose weightings for the foregoing criteria and any additional criteria with justification.
The Consultant may also propose variations to the evaluation method with adequate justification for the Client’s
consideration for approval during the course of the assignment but well ahead of the prioritization.
The Consultant shall thereafter produce a list of the short-listed river crossings, showing the results of socioeconomic
evaluation and the costs of the proposed works, with details, arranged in the order of priority/ranking, w ith the
cumulative costs also shown. This shall then be presented for approval, prior to proceeding with the detailed design.
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C. ENGINEERING DESIGN & PREPARATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
4.6 General
This phase shall focus on the agreed prioritized of the structures (and their associated works) selected for immediate
repair/rehabilitation and replacement. The Services shall include the engineering design, completion of drawings
where required (Standards drawings should be used as far as possible), preparation of detailed cost estimates and
bidding documents.
• All identified structures larger than small bridges (maximum span 15.0m) shall not be included in this phase.
• The services as detailed below are required for a total number of about 25 river crossings of varying sizes and
spread out over the entire Imo State. Should the final agreed number differ substantially (by more than 30%),
such difference would form the basis of an addendum.
4.7 Engineering Assessment and Design
i) The first phase of assessment should be confirmed in terms of requirements to complete the required
engineering design to reinstate the structures at the identified river crossings. It is expected that the need for
additional inspections would be minimal and focused only on the larger structures (larger culverts and small
bridges) included in this phase.
Where the affected road crosses a low-lying area that is prone to seasonal flooding, the intention is to provide
both the river crossing and approaches that will enable all-weather use of the road link.
ii) The Consultant shall assess the seasonal traffic volume prevalent at the time. For determining the annual and
other seasonal traffic patterns standard procedures, of using existing data to project traffic patterns shall be
applied.
iii) Execute topographic and geotechnical field work to establish the necessary data and basic drawings for the
detailed design at appropriate scale to determine location, elevation, foundation levels and sizes of the new
and, as needed, of the existing structures. Special attention shall be given to the required information for
hydraulic dimensioning of the structures and the protective measures for the watercourses. If elevations cannot
be referred to the official level system permanent benchmarks have to be placed and secured which will permit
to re-establish the reference height at each structure. Access ramps and modified road sections shall be included
to the extent, which permits proper adoption of the existing alignment to the new situation.
The scales of the design drawings shall be:
• Site Plan including approach roads (scale: 1/1000)
• Longitudinal (vertical) and transverse alignment (scale: 1/500)
• River profiles (cross section; scale:1/100-1/250) of the present and potential crossing points marked with
high water, flood water, and low water level
• Standard cross section of approach roads (scale: 1/100)
• General Plan/View and cross section of proposed bridges or culverts (scale:1/50 - 1/100)
• Structural details of the bridge and culverts (scale: 1/10 - 1/50), etc.
iv) Undertake detailed structural design and calculation using British Standards (BS) or any other internationally
recognized code of practice. The loading must in any case be identical with those regularly applied for the
respective types of roads in Nigeria.
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v) Detailed design of erosion and scouring protection and control for each structure.
vi) The scales of the design drawings shall be 1/50 - 1/100. The detailed design drawings for the agreed structures
shall include detailed drawings for erosion and scouring protection and protection measures.
vii) Verify the hydraulic effectiveness of the proposed dimensions of all structures included in the programme.
viii) Ensure compliance with the Environmental and Social Management Plan being developed in parallel with the
design of the Works.
ix) Prepare the detailed design drawings for the agreed structures and the agreed associated Works, where
applicable to include the approach road sections at appropriate scales and in such a detail that contractors
may confidently bid and execute all construction work without further design except for workshop drawings
for formwork, scaffolding and other auxiliary installations. Particular attention shall be paid to the
elaboration of essential standard details as transition joints, bearing, railings, etc., which shall be serviceable
and easy to be maintained. Where applicable, the safety of all structural parts shall be verified by static and
foundation engineering analysis (for computer-based calculations the type of computer and the programmes
used shall be mentioned) using British Standards (BS) or any other internationally recognized code of
practice. The loading must in any case be identical with those regularly applied for the respective types of
roads in Nigeria.
x) Prepare Bills of Quantities and actual cost estimates based on unit prices broken down in local currency. Tax
and duty elements shall be presented separately. The estimate for the right-of-way acquisition, if any, shall be
furnished by the SPIU for each land property used.
xi) Draw up Bid Lots by grouping the structures according to geographical location, magnitude and nature of work
etc.
xii) Prepare a detailed Time schedule for the programme based on the proposed packaging and the individual
construction time for each structure assuming a practical sequence of activities under given climatic conditions
and taking into account the time needed for tendering, contract negotiations and award, mobilisation, etc. The
expected Cash Flow shall also be indicated.
4.8 Preparation of Bidding Documents.
The Consultant shall prepare bidding documents for the Civil Works contracts for each Lot, conforming to the World
Bank’s “Standard Bidding Documents for Procurement of Works�?. A draft of the propos ed final documents shall be
furnished to the SPIU as scheduled in section 4.9 below.
Final complete bidding documents including instruction to bidders, detailed engineering plans and drawings, standard
technical specifications, specifications of particular applications, model contract, special conditions of contract, and
bills of quantities, shall also be furnished to the SPIU as scheduled in section 4.9 below. The ESMP shall be included
as an annex to the bidding documents.
D. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
For the short-listed sites, the Consultant shall conduct an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) in line
with World Bank Operational Policy OP4.01 to identify, quantify and to the extent possible monetize the likely
negative and positive environmental and social impacts of the proposed works, and suggest the required mitigating
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measures (in the form of an Environmental and Social Management Plan, ESMP) to be implemented to avoid these
negative impacts. As needed, the ESIA and the ESMP will also include “chance find procedures�? as per the World
Bank Operational Policy for Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11). The ESIA shall among others: (i) Recommend
an appropriate Institutional structure for safeguard in the rural roads that will guarantee sustainable safeguard measures
system; (ii) Explore the possibilities for community-based safeguard approach and the Capacity Building needs of the
relevant stakeholders; and (iii) Explore and recommend alternative safeguard measures/models.
The ESMP shall contain the following:
i) Summary of Environmental Impact
iv) Environmental and Social Impact Mitigation Measures (At Design, Construction and Operation phases)
v) Environmental Monitoring Plan (At Construction and Operation phases)
vi) Cost Estimates for Mitigation and Monitoring
vii) Costs for implementation of monitoring
As needed, Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) or Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan (ARAP) in line with World
Bank Operational Policy OP4.12, to ensure that the eventual Project Affected Persons (PAPs) are adequately
compensated or provided assistance. However, it is not anticipated that land acquisition or resettlement will be
undertaken as all project physical activities would be carried out at on the existing right of way (ROW).
In preparing the ESIA, and if necessary, the RAP/ARAP, the Consultant shall take cognizance of the issues highlighted
in the existing Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and the Resettlement Policy Framework
(RPF) for RAMP-2.
The ESIA and ESMP shall be comprehensive and cover all social risks, including: (a) Labor including care of
contractors’ workers, restriction of the use of child labor and prevention of child sex abuse that could be caused
by the influx of workers; (b) Safety at construction sites and safety of the local community; and (c) Health aspects,
including risks affecting sanitation and general health of the local community and prevention of HIV/AIDS. The
ESIAs shall assess and document the economic and social benefits of the project to the local community and
identify initiatives that will help resolve the challenges confronting the social and economic well - being of the
community, gender inequality, and ultimately reduce poverty and enhance shared gr owth. The safeguards
assessment and monitoring during implementation will include the possible impacts generated by the influx of
works (Labor influx) to be involved in the construction and mechanized maintenance.
4.9 Reporting Requirements
The following reports are required:
• Inception Report providing details of the Consultant’s establishment and mobilization; the extent of provision
of a suitable counterpart and all the data stipulated under section 5.0 herein; the Consultant’s initial findings ;
the proposed methodology and implementation programme plus details needed or actions to be taken by SPIU
to enable the assignment to be completed. The report shall be submitted in four (4) copies (two hard and two
electronic) to SPIU within two (2) weeks of commencement of the assignment.
• Initial Assessment and Short-Listing Report with necessary preliminary assessment and the initial
prioritization/short-listing of candidates, maps and the initial major findings of the Initial Assessment phase of
the study. The report shall be submitted to SPIU in four (4) copies (two hard and two electronic) for review
and necessary approval prior to commencement of the Detailed Assessment and Prioritization Phase. This
report shall be submitted within six (6) weeks of the start of the assignment, and shall be submitted to SPIU in
four (4) copies (two hard and two electronic) for review, comment and approval to proceed.
• Detailed Assessment and Prioritization Report including all the comments of the Client shall be furnished
to the SPIU not later than ten (10) weeks after the start of the assignment. Ten sets of documents (Eight hard
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and two electronic copies) shall be prepared and submitted. The Consultant shall include with the Final
Prioritization Report, in electronic format, inter alia, the socio-economic data, maps, and GPS data.
• Draft Design Report and Sample Bidding Document, the latter to include instruction to bidders,
preliminary engineering plans and drawings, standard technical specifications, specifications of particular
applications, model contract, special conditions of contract, and bills of quantities. The Draft Design Report
and the Sample Bidding Document shall be furnished to the SPIU within twelve (12) weeks of the start of the
assignment. Three hard and two electronic copies shall be prepared and submitted to SPIU for review and
approval.
• ESIA: The Consultant shall also submit within twelve (12) weeks of the start of assignment four (4) hard
copies and two electronic copies of the ESIA and if needed the RAP/ARAP to the SPIU for review and onward
disclosure.
• Final Design Report and full Bidding Documents (for each Lot) shall be submitted to SPIU, including
instruction to bidders, detailed engineering plans and drawings, standard technical specifications, specifications
of particular applications, form of contract, special conditions of contract, bills of quantities. These shall be
furnished to the SPIU no later than fifteen (15) weeks after the start of the assignment. Ten sets of documents
(eight hard and two electronic) shall be prepared and submitted for each Lot. Together with 10 (ten) copies of
the Final Design Report (eight hard and two electronic copies).
Report Schedule Due date (N=commencement of contract)
Inception Report N+2 weeks
Initial Assessment & Short-Listing Report N+6weeks
Allow for SPIU agreement/approval N+6 weeks
Detailed Assessment & Prioritization Report N+10weeks
Allow for SPIU agreement/approval N+11 weeks
Draft Design Report & Sample Bid Document N+12 weeks
ESMP N+12 weeks
Allow for SPIU agreement/approval N+13weeks
Final Design Report and Full Bid Documents N+15weeks
5.0 Services to be provided by the Client
5.1 At the commencement of the Services, the Client will provide the Consultant with the Long-List of candidate
river crossings and any other structures to be considered. The Client will also make available details (if available) of
each of the river crossings before they were damaged, the cause of damage, and copies of standard design drawings
for small span bridges (up to 15m span), single and multiple reinforced concrete Box Culverts, single and multiple
pipe culverts, river training works, and the different class of road structures. In addition, the Client will make available:
The Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA); the existing Environmental and Social Management Framework
(ESMF) for RAMP2; and Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF). And, for the duration of the initial assessment
phase, the Client will make available a counterpart to serve as a guide to the Consultant to ensure the candidate river
crossings are properly located and the local administrations are contacted for input.
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All the information, data and reports obtained from the SPIU in the execution of the Services of the Consultant shall
be properly reviewed and analyzed by the Consultant. The responsibility for the correctness of using such data shall
rest with the Consultant. All such information, data and reports shall be treated as confidential.
The Consultant shall be responsible for arranging necessary office and living accommodations, transportation,
equipment, supplies, surveys, investigations, testing, secretarial services and all other input required for the purpose
of the works. The Consultant shall make his own arrangements for document reproduction, printing and reproduction
of all study reports during the course of the assignment.
5.2 Liaison with the SPIU.
Consultants shall be free to consult the SPIU for further explanation and clarification concerning these Terms of
Reference.
5.3 Conduct of the Consultancy
The Consultant shall be based in Owerri Imo State Capital and shall manage the Services from their Owerri offices.
The SPIU will oversee the consultancy services. The study will commence with a briefing from the SPIU. The
Consultant shall work closely with SPIU and road authorities.
5.4 Ownership of Data and Third-Party Usage
All the computer software, maps, data and information provided, developed and collected during this exercise shall
belong to the Client. No use shall be made of them outside of the project without the formal prior authorization
from the Client. At the end of the Services, the Consultant shall relinquish all data, maps, software and information
to the Client and shall make no use of them in any other study without prior authority from the Client.
5.5 Estimated Organizational Setup of the Assignment and Staffing.
The Consultant is solely responsible for proposing an organizational setup of the assignment which in his view is
appropriate for carrying out the assignment, fulfilling the Terms of Reference and producing the required outputs.
As a general guide, the organizational setup should reflect (i) the expectations of the Client, (ii) the knowledge of
the situation and desired outcomes, and (iii) the time frame for the delivery of outputs.
Time frame: It is expected that the Services shall be carried out within four (4) months. The estimated Consultant
input is about 24 person-months.
The table showing the estimated 24 person-month to be inserted here
The Consultants shall provide the following key staff to carry out the Services as described above:
* Team Leader: a qualified engineer with BSc degree in civil engineering with a minimum of 15 years
project management experience with management of emergency assessments and experience in bridge works an
added advantage. The Team Leader may be one of the engineering experts listed below.
* Structural Engineer: a qualified engineer with BSc degree in bridge/structural Engineering and a minimum
of 15 years relevant experience in similar project, at least five must be in the region.
* Geotechnical Engineer: a qualified engineer with BSc degree in foundation engineering and a minimum of
10 years relevant experience.
* Hydraulic Engineer: a qualified engineer with BSc degree in Civil engineering or equivalent with minimum
of 10 years relevant experience in similar projects.
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* Transport Economist: a qualified transport economist with Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree or
equivalent with minimum of 10 years relevant experience;
* Environmental Specialist: a qualified environmental specialist with Bachelor of Science degree or
equivalent, in an appropriate field and with 10-years relevant experience in similar assignments.
* Social Safeguard Specialist: a qualified social scientist or social safeguard expert with Bachelor of Science
degree or equivalent, in an appropriate field and with 10-years relevant experience in similar assignments.
* Senior Land Surveyor: Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) in Land Surveying or relevant discipline.
Minimum experience shall be Ten (10) years, with a minimum specific experience of five (5) years in road
projects. The candidate shall also be computer literate and fluent in the written, spoken and reading use of
the English language.
* Quantity surveyor: Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline, and
professionally registered. Minimum experience shall be eight (8) years, with specific experience in
Building and Infrastructure Projects/Facilities Quantities. The candidate shall also be computer literate and
fluent in the written, spoken and reading use of the English language.
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ANNEX II: QUESTIONNAIRE
IMO RAMP 2 INTERVENTION PROJECT
Dear Respondent,
Thank you for taking the time to complete the following survey. The purpose of this survey is to gain valuable insight
on proposed IMO RAMP RIVER CROSSING INTERVENTION PROJECT. This provides you the opportunity to
contribute to the environmental and social components of the project implementation.
NOTE:
Please read each question carefully. Your answers are completely confidential and will be included only in summaries
where individual answers cannot be identified. Unless otherwise instructed, please tick appropriate answer category
that best describes your opinion. It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete this questionnaire.
Settlement/Community:…Lot.No…………………../L.G.A:…….………………Date:…………..……
SECTION A: Household data
1. Gender of Respondent: (a) Male (b) Female
2. Age: (a) Below 18 yrs (b) 18-45 yrs (c) 46-65 yrs (d) Above 66 yrs
3. Marital Status: (a) Single (b) Married (d) Divorced/Separated (e) Widowed
4. Occupation: (a) Famer (b) Daily Labourer (c) Trading & Shop Keeping (d) Artisans (e) Employed (salary)
(f) Self Employed (g) Social Support (h) unemployed (i) Others specify……………………
5. Residential Status: (a) Permanent Resident (b) Back Home (Returnee) (c) Non-Resident, Visiting
6. Ethnic Group: (a) Igbo (b)Yoruba (c) Hausa (d) Ijaw ( e) Itsekiri (h) Others, specify………
7. Religion: (a) Christianity (b) Islam (c) Traditional
8. Relationship to Household Head (HH): (a) Self (b) Spouse (c) Child (d) Parent (e) Other, specify…...
9. Size of the HH ……………………………
No. of Adults (Above 18) Men Women
No. of Children (below 18) Boys Girls
10. How long have you been living in this area? (a) 0-2 yrs (b) 3-5 yrs (c) 6-9 yrs (d) 10 yrs and Above
11. If non-resident, please state your actual location: ……………. (Location/LGA/State)
12. Education: (a) No formal education (b) Primary School (c) Secondary School
(d) Tertiary (Excluding University) (e) University Graduate (f) University Post Graduate
Education of young household member
12.1 Does anyone in your household currently A Yes b No
attend school (If no, skip to 2)
12.2 What level of education are they? (Place School Category Number
name) A Primary b Junior High
C Senior High/ Tech/ Voc d Post-Secondary
12.3. How long does it take to get to school? A <5 mins b 5-15 mins
(Note response to each school accessed) C 15-30 mins d 30-60 mins
E 60+ mins
12.4. What method of transport is used to get to A Foot b Bicycle
school? (Note response to each school accessed) C Mini bus d Taxi
E Private Car f Okada
G Tri-cycle
13. Are you in anyway affected by the poor state of the River crossing in this community
(a) yes (b) no
14. If question 11 is yes, how (a) damage to Agric/farmland (b) Damage to building/property
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(c) loss of landed / Building property (d) Damage to household utensils/personal belonging
(e) economic loss due to inability to access or operate means of livelihoods (f) others specify………
15. Does the state of the River crossing prevent children from going to school?
(a) Yes (b) No
16. If question 15 is yes, how regular is the occurrence? (a) Often (b) frequently (c) rarely
SECTION B: Health Status
1. Is your present state of health affected in any way by the state of the River crossing?
(a) Yes (b) No
2. If yes, in what way? (a) Skin diseases (b) Cough (c) Catarrh (d) Malaria (e) Water-borne diseases (f) Other,
Specify……………………
3. Does the prevalence / occurrence of the disease(s) become severe during flood periods (a) Yes (b) No
4. How do you manage your health conditions when sick? (a) Attend hospital/clinic (b) Buys drugs from nearby
chemist (c) Traditional medicine (d) None (e) Others Specify………………………….
5. If you do attend hospital/clinic, when last did you visit one? (a) last six months (b) last one year (c)
last five years (d) more than five years ago (e) Never visited one.
6. Do you think your health condition will be affected by the proposed intervention by IMO RAMP? (a) Yes
(b) No
7. If yes, how? (a) Contamination of ground water (b) Contamination of surface water (c) Provide breading site
for disease vectors (d) Noise/air pollution (e) Others, specify:……………………………………
8. Please suggest how this can be averted during construction and
implementation……………………………………………………………………………………….
SECTION C. Standard of Living / Socio-Economic Activities
1. Assets
1.1 Do you have any of the following items
Item Quantity Item Quantity
a. radio / tape recorder k. beds
b. television l. furniture set
c. DVD player m. fan
d. telephone (land line) n. computer
e. mobile phone o. generator
f. stove p. mosquito nets
g. fridge q. insect screens
h. hunting trap r. other (specify)
1.2 What sort of transport does your family own
Item Quantity Item Quantity
a. bicycle f. car
b. motorcycle/okada g. truck
c. canoe h. taxi
d. boat i. bus
e. tri-cycle j. other (specify)
1.3 What mode of transport do you frequently use
Item Quantity Item Quantity
a. bicycle f. car
b. motorcycle/okada g. truck
c. canoe h. taxi
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d. boat i. bus
e. tri-cycle j. other (specify)
1.4 What sort of housing does your household live in?
a. Construction material - Walls Plastered mud c. Number of rooms 1-2
Cement blocks 3-4
Other (specify) Other (specify)
b. Construction material - roofing Corrugated roofing d. Other structures on plot Animal Pen
Aluminium Granary
Asbestos Shops
Tile Kiosks
Other (specify) Other (specify)
e. Construction material - floor Earthen
Concretes
Tiles
Other (specify)
f. Toilet Facility Pit latrine
Water closet
Toilet facility outside dwelling
Pier latrine
Other (specify)
None
g. Tenure of housing Owned
Rented
Occupied rent free
Other
h. Tenure of land Owned
Rented
Occupied rent free
Lease hold
Others specify
2. Indicate household refuse disposal for solid waste? (Multiple options) (a) Depositing refuse at backyard of
the house (b) Dumping in water body (c) Dumping in community refuse/garbage pit/dumpsite
(d) Burning after gathering together (e) Waste collector (f) Other specify………
2.0 Household Services
2.1 Rank in order of availability and usability the source(s) of lighting for the household? (please use 1, 2,...in
hierarchical order with 1 indicating the most available and used source)
(a) PHCN (b) Generator (c) Lantern (d) Candle (e) Palm (f) Torchlight (g) Wood (h) Kerosene (i) Gas
Oil Lamp Battery
2.2 Using the method in 2.1, indicate major source of energy for cooking?
(a) Fire (b) Coal (c) Kerosene (d) Electricity (e) Animal (f) Gas (g) Crop Others
Wood dropping Residue/saw dust
3.0 Sources of Water
for drinking for cooking for bathing and washing
Well Yes No Yes No Yes No
Borehole Yes No Yes No Yes No
Water pump Yes No Yes No Yes No
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Community tap Yes No Yes No Yes No
Piped water outside dwelling Yes No Yes No Yes No
River Yes No Yes No Yes No
h. Rain harvesting Yes No Yes No Yes No
i. Water vendor Yes No Yes No Yes No
j. Tanked water Yes No Yes No Yes No
Other (specify) Yes No Yes No Yes No
4.0 Income
State your main income per month N
4.1 Remittances
1. Does anyone in the family who lives elsewhere send money to you? 1 Yes 2 No
2. If yes, how much (per month) N
5.0 Other Income
1. Do you have other income streams Yes No
2. If yes, please specify the amount? N
6. Total Income
1 What is the total household monthly income (all activities)? N
7. In your opinion, how has the standard of living of your household changed over the previous three years?
(a) Same (b) Better (c) Worse
8. Is the option in 7 propelled by the poor state of the River crossing (a) Yes (b) No
9. If 8 is yes, do you think the proposed intervention will improve the situation? (a) Yes (b) No
10. If 9 is yes specify how the project will improve the situation ………………………
11. How do you ensure gender equity in the community? (a) Women are elected in public office (b) Females are
given equal opportunity and access to education and employment (c) Quotas on genders are ensures in
leadership of community-based organizations (d) Others specify…………………………………………...
SECTION D: Resources/ Cultural Property
1. Please indicate the environmental problems which your settlement/community experiences and whose cause
can be linked to the poor state of the River crossing? (a) Soil infertility (b) Poor drainage system (c) Bad
road (d) Bad lands (e) environmental degradation (f) Degraded land (i) Destruction of infrastructures (j)
Others (specify) …………………………..
2. Please indicate the environmental problems which your settlement/community would likely experience and
whose cause can be linked to the proposed intervention project during construction? (a) Soil infertility
(b) Poor drainage system (c) Bad road (d) Low visibility (e) Erosion Problems (f) Flooding
(g) Environmental degradation (g) Destruction of infrastructures (h) encroachment of land properties
(i) Pollution (air, surface water, ground water, noise) (j) Others (specify) ………………………….
3. Please indicate the environmental problems which your settlement/community would likely experience and
whose cause can be linked to the proposed intervention project during operation? (a) Soil infertility
(b) Poor drainage system (c) Bad road (d) Low visibility (e) Erosion Problems (f) Flooding
(g) Environmental degradation (h) Destruction of infrastructures (i) encroachment of land properties
(j) Pollution (air, surface water, ground water, noise) (k) Others (specify) …………………………..
4. Do you think the proposed intervention project will affect any valued resource/cultural/archaeological
property in your area? (a) Yes (b) No
5. If yes mention the name(s) of the valued resource/cultural/archaeological property …………………………
6. How will valued resource/cultural/archaeological property be affected? (a) Displacement of such valued
cultural properties (b) Vandalisation of sacred items/locations (c) Possible theft of sacred/archaeological
items (d) Others, specify: ……………………………
SECTION E: Intervention Project Activities Impact Evaluation
Are you aware of the proposed intervention by IMO RAMP (a) Yes (b) No
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If yes, from which source (a) Community meetings (b) Media (TV, Radio, Newspaper, Internet)
(c) Others specify…………………………….
Do you think the project can cause restiveness in your community? (a) Yes (b) No
If 3 is yes how will the proposed intervention result in restiveness? (a) Disrespect of norms and culture by
contractors (b) loss of farmland / Property (c) Possible theft of sacred/archaeological items
(d) local people not employed during construction (e) Others, specify: ……………………………
5. How will the proposed intervention project impact on your livelihood and environment?
Positive impacts Negative impacts
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
6. Can you name some of the animals and other habitat at the River crossing site that may be affected by the
proposed intervention project?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
7. What do you expect from the activities of IMO RAMP intervention? (a) employment of Locals during
construction (b) compensation for those whose properties will be affected (c) capacity building for
maintenance during implementation (d) community input into final engineering design (e)Others please
specify……………………..
8. Are there any other issue(s) of concern as regards the intervention project in your area, please state clearly?
Section F: Rural Mobility and Expectation from the Project
1. Is there any existing River crossing that links this community to others? (a) Yes (b) No (c) I d on’t know
2. Which mode of transport do you use to access river crossings? (a) Buses (b) Bicycle (c) Motorcycle(d)
Pick-up Vans (e) Timber Logging Truck (f) others, specify...............................
3. How efficient is the mobility on the road? (a) very good (b) Good (c) Fair (d) Poor (e) Very Poor
4. What are the factors influencing the mobility efficiency? Write as many as applicable
5. In what way would you benefit most if a River crossing is constructed via this community? (a) Enhanced
mobility of people and farm produce (b) Improvement in commercial activities (c) Enhancement of Social
activities (d) Others, specify............................................................
6. Would you allow it if the River crossing construction affect your landed property or part thereof? (a) Yes
(b) No
7. How would you like to be compensated if your property is affected? (a) Cash (b) To be given another land
(c) To be provided with another building (d) Cash plus another land/building (e) Others,
specify...........................................................................................................
8. What other things do you want Government to do for your community?
........................................................................
9. Who do you think should negotiate with Government on behalf of your community? (a) Traditional Chief (b)
Community Chairman (c) Youth Leader (d) Religious Leader (E) Others
specify..........................................................................
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ANNEX III: MINUTES OF THE STAKEHOLDERS MEETING
LOT 1 - ORIE MBIERI-UMUOMUMU MBIERI (IKEDURU/MBATOLI)
Items Description
Name of Stakeholder: General Stakeholder Consultation
Date: 12/04/2019
Venue: Community Open Ground, Umuomumu Community
Language of Pidgin-English, English and Igbo
Communication:
In attendance • The traditional leader, Umuomumu Community;
• The Secretary Umuomumu Community;
• The Youth President, Umuomumu community;
• The Women Leader, Umuomumu Community;
• Imo RAMP environmental safeguard officer;
• Imo RAMP social safeguard officer
• The ESMP consultant team;
• Community Members.
Attendance (Annex III) Photo (Annex V)
Opening Remarks The purpose of the meeting was clearly introduced by the environmental and social safeguard officers.
ESMP Consultant’s The ESMP consultant explained in details the need for the ESMP in preparation for the project execution. He noted
Remarks that soil, water and air samples would be collected all around the community to assess the current state of the
environment. These, according to him, would also serve as the baseline data to assess the impact of the intervention
project on the environment in the future He also emphasized the need for public consultation which was designed to
elicit from the residents and their perception of the proposed project. He finally thanked the members of the
communities for their expected cooperation.
Issues Raised • The ESMP team was welcomed by the Community’s leader who expressed his joy about the proposed
River crossing across the Okatankwo stream.
• He noted that this will also facilitate the easy movement of agricultural product cultivated in the
community to the neighbouring markets thereby improving the living standards of the people
• When asked about their (community’s) knowledge of the RAMP 2, greater percentage (including the
traditional leader of the Umuomumu Residents Association) indicated that they were not aware of the
existence of the RAMP 2 and its proposed intervention in their community.
• Several/past communal and individual efforts to improve accessibility were enumerated by them;
• Some of the locals expressed their skepticism about the seriousness of the proposed RAMP 2
intervention owing to their past experiences; while some of the participants noted that the visit was their
first time knowing about the RAMP 2;
• Mrs Rose Akudie from the women group expressed her joy over the proposed project as it is a sign that
more development is coming to their community
• Chief C.G. Nwaonu from the Elders group requested that the flow of the stream should be enhanced
during the construction of the River crossing as it is currently silted.
• Chief Oliver Eke from the Elders group asked for clarification on the part the members of the community
are expected to play in the project
• The community leader particularly the Chairman wants the RAMP 2 to carry them along in the process
of executing the project; They do not want the project to be hijacked by politicians;
• In all, they expressed their happiness about the intervention and look forward to seeing contractors on
site.
Cultural and Social Issues
• Inhabitants are mainly farmers who cultivate cassava and yam;
• They also engage in the cultivation of economic trees especially oil palm and cashew trees
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• On culture and tradition, it was noted that there is no archaeological site/ shrine located within and
around the project site as the people are now majorly Christians;
• It was also mentioned that contractors/visitors are not allowed to make advances to married women in
the community.
Question\Comment • Some of the stakeholders asked what their lots would be should their farms and other properties get
affected by the proposed intervention.
• The youth, especially the artisans among them enquired if they would be employed by the contractors
• Businessmen asked if they can supply construction material to the contractors
Response • Explanations were offered by the ESMP team:
• It was explained to them that another team of consultant known as Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) would
be coming to access and value structures that would be affected by the proposed intervention based on the
designed engineering drawing.
• It was also indicated that compensation would be paid to people whose assets and livelihoods would be
affected by the project implementation.
• The youth in the community were assured that they would first be considered for employment before
skilled and unskilled labour will be sought from other places
Community Needs • Training in engineering skill
• Public schools;
• Good Roads; and
• Comprehensive Health Facility.
Closing Remark The people were eager to see contractors mobilized to site.
Community elders and Chairman expressed their joy and thanked the ESMP team while reaffirming their readiness
to support the proposed intervention to a logical conclusion.
LOT 4: UMUOKPARA OFEIYI-UMUOLECHE (OKIGWE)
Minutes of the Stakeholders Meeting Held at the Umuezedike Community Square
Items Description
Name of Stakeholder: General Stakeholder Consultation
Date: 12/04/2019
Venue: Community Open Ground, Umuezedike Community
Language of Pidgin-English, English and Igbo
Communication:
In attendance • The Community leader, Umuezedike Community;
• The Secretary Umuezedike Community;
• The Youth President, Umuezedike Community;
• The Women Leader, Umuezedike Community;
• Imo RAMP environmental safeguard officer;
• Imo RAMP social safeguard officer
• The ESMP consultant team;
• Community Members.
Attendance (Annex III) Photo (Annex V)
Opening Remarks The purpose of the meeting was clearly introduced by the environmental and social safeguard officers.
ESMP Consultant’s The ESMP consultant explained in details the need for the ESMP in preparation for the project execution. He noted that
Remarks soil, water and air samples would be collected all around the community to assess the current state of the environment.
These, according to him, would also serve as the baseline data to assess the impact of the intervention project on the
environment in the future He also emphasized the need for public consultation which was designed to elicit from the
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residents and their perception of the proposed project. He finally thanked the members of the communities for their expected
cooperation.
Issues Raised • The ESMP team was welcomed by the Community’s leader (Chief Samuel Udoji) who expressed his joy about
the proposed River crossing.
• He noted that this will also facilitate the easy movement of agricultural product cultivated in the community to
the neighbouring markets thereby improving the living standards of the people
• When asked about their (community’s) knowledge of the RAMP 2, greater percentage (including the traditional
leader of the Umuezedike community) indicated that they were not aware of the existence of the RAMP 2 and its
proposed intervention in their community.
• Mr Sunday Ugochukwu from the Elders group noted that Umuezedike is a peaceful community. He promised
that the lives and machinery of the contractor are safe in the community.
• He also promised to provide accommodation to the contractors when they come
• The community leader particularly the Chairman wants the RAMP 2 to carry them along in the process of
executing the project; They do not want the project to be hijacked by politicians;
• In all, they expressed their happiness about the intervention and look forward to seeing contractors on site.
Cultural and Social Issues
• Inhabitants are mainly farmers who cultivate cassava and yam;
• They also engage in the cultivation of economic trees especially oil palm and cashew trees
• On culture and tradition, it was noted that there is no archaeological site/ shrine located within and around the
project site as the people are now majorly Christians;
Question\Comment • Some of the stakeholders asked what their lots would be should their farms and other properties get affected by
the proposed intervention.
• Mrs Theresa Owina from the women group enquired if the proposed intervention is a bridge or a culvert
• The youth, especially the artisans among them enquired if they would be employed by the contractors
• Mr Ncheghari Nnoham from the youth group asked for more River crossing projects for the community.
• Mrs Angela Umunna from the women group pleaded that as part of the project, RAMP should help complete
their health centre and improve their school
• It was also mentioned that contractors/visitors are not allowed to make advances to married women in the
community.
Response Explanations were offered by the ESMP team:
• It was explained to them that another team of consultant known as Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) would be
coming to access and value structures that would be affected by the proposed intervention based on the designed
engineering drawing.
• It was also indicated that compensation would be paid to people whose building would be affected by the project
implementation.
• The ESMP consultant gave the dimension of the RC as 20 meters long and 8 meters wide. He also indicated that
there will be an approach road which will be 7.3 meters wide with side drains (750X750) on both sides of the
road
• The youth in the community were assured that they would first be considered for employment before skilled and
unskilled labour will be sought from other places
• The consultant also explained to the beneficiaries that the selected priority roads are the ones considered at this
phase and others will be considered in subsequent phases. Their request will however be communicated the SPIU
• It was also noted that the RAMP project is focused essentially on rural accessibility (roads and River crossings).
The community members were therefore advised to visit the office of the World Bank supported CSDP
programme for assistance on project related to health, school among others
• On the issue of making advances to married women and underage girls, the consultant assured the community
members that their concerns have been documented and will be communicated to the contractor and other visitors
Community Needs • Amagu-Umulebe bridge;
• Okorobi-Umuju-Amaikpa bridge
• Good Roads;
• School; and
• Comprehensive Health Facility.
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Closing Remark • The people were eager to see contractors mobilized to site.
• Community elders and Chairman expressed their joy and thanked the ESMP team while reaffirming their readiness
to support the proposed intervention to a logical conclusion.
LOT 2: UZURUNAMU-OKWUDO MGBIDI (ORU EAST/ORU WEST/ORSU)
Minutes of the Stakeholders Meeting Held at the Uzuruanamu Community Open Ground
Items Description
Name of Stakeholder: General Stakeholder Consultation
Date: 13/04/2019
Venue: Community Open Ground, Uzuruanamu Autonomous Community
Language of Pidgin-English, English and Igbo
Communication:
In attendance • The PG Uzuruanamu Autonomous Community;
• The Secretary Uzuruanamu Autonomous Community;
• The Youth President, Uzuruanamu Autonomous Community;
• The Women Leader, Uzuruanamu Autonomous Community;
• Imo RAMP environmental safeguard officer;
• Imo RAMP social safeguard officer
• The ESMP consultant team;
• Community Members.
Attendance (Annex III) Photo (Annex V)
Opening Remarks The purpose of the meeting was clearly introduced by the environmental and social safeguard officers.
ESMP Consultant’s The ESMP consultant explained in details the need for the ESMP in preparation for the project execution. He noted
Remarks that soil, water and air samples would be collected all around the community to assess the current state of the
environment. These, according to him, would also serve as the baseline data to assess the impact of the intervention
project on the environment in the future He also emphasized the need for public consultation which was designed to
elicit from the residents and their perception of the proposed project. He finally thanked the members of the
communities for their expected cooperation.
Issues Raised • The ESMP team was welcomed by the Community’s President General (Chief Sunday Umunnah) who
expressed his joy about the proposed River crossing.
• He noted that the bridge will improve the commercial and socio-economic life of the people
• When asked about their (community’s) knowledge of the RAMP 2, greater percentage (including the
traditional leader of the Uzuruanamu Residents Association) indicated that they were not aware of the
existence of the RAMP 2 and its proposed intervention in their community.
• It was indicated that the community council constructed a bridge over the River in the past.
• In all, they expressed their happiness about the intervention and look forward to seeing the contractors on site.
Cultural and Social Issues
• Inhabitants are mainly farmers who cultivate cassava and yam;
• They also engage in the cultivation of economic trees especially oil palm and cashew trees
• On their culture and tradition, it was noted that there is a shrine located within and around the project
• The Obana River is a deity where no fishing is allowed.
• The Boa is also a deity. They are harmless and should not be killed (see picture in Plate 4.3 and Annex XX
and text in Annex XX)
• Sexual relationship with underage or unmarried girls especially teenagers is not allowed. Any girl who gets
pregnant before the Fattening process would be ostracised for life and her family shamed.
• Nobody is expected to take the water from the Obana River home on small Orie days
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Question\Comment • Some of the stakeholders asked what their lots would be should their farms and other properties get affected
by the proposed intervention.
• The nature of the intervention was also enquired. Is it a bridge or a culvert? What is its capacity? Is it a single
lane or dual carriage river crossing?
• Will the road be constructed too?
Response • Explanations were offered by the ESMP team:
• On the issue of Obana River and the Boa, the community members were assured that their concerns
will be documented and communicated to the contractor and other consultants
• It was explained to them that another team of consultant will prepare a Resettlement Action Plan
(RAP) to access and value structures and all other cultural activities that would be affected by the
proposed intervention based on the designed engineering drawing.
• They were assured that cultural areas are special in all World Bank projects and will be given extra
attention. The consultant further explained that the World Bank OP 4.11 addresses such issues of
physical and cultural resources and a PCR plan is provided in Annex XII
• With regards to making advances to women and underage girls, the community members were assured
that their views and concerns will be recorded and communicated to the contractors and other
consultants that will be visiting
• On the issue of water use, the consultant indicated that this will be documented and conveyed to the
contractor (Section 5.2.2.2 and section A9 of the ESMP Matrix)
• The ESMP consultant gave the dimension of the RC as 20 meters long and 8 meters wide. He also
indicated that there will be an approach road which will be 7.3 meters wide with side drains
(750X750) on both sides of the road
Community Needs • A good road to access the bridge
• Engagement of youths of the community
• Establishment of skill acquisition centres
Closing Remark • The people were eager to see contractors mobilized to site.
• Community elders and Chairman expressed their joy and thanked the ESMP team while reaffirming
their readiness to support the proposed intervention to a logical conclusion.
LOT 3: UGBELE-BSC (IDEATO SOUTH LGA)
Minutes of the Stakeholders Meeting Held at the Obinugwu Town hall, Ugbelle
Items Description
Name of Stakeholder: General Stakeholder Consultation
Date: 13/04/2019
Venue: Community Town hall, Obinugwu
Language of Pidgin-English, English and Igbo
Communication:
In attendance • The community leader, Obinugwu Community;
• the Secretary Obinugwu Community;
• The Youth President, Obinugwu Community,
• The Women Leader, Obinugwu Community,
• Imo RAMP environmental safeguard officer,
• Imo RAMP social safeguard officer,
• The ESMP consultant team,
• Community Members,
Attendance (Annex III) Photo (Annex V)
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Opening Remarks The purpose of the meeting was clearly introduced by the environmental and social safeguard officers.
ESMP Consultant’s The ESMP consultant explained in details the need for the ESMP in preparation for the project execution. He noted
Remarks that soil, water and air samples would be collected all around the community to assess the current state of the
environment. These, according to him, would also serve as the baseline data to assess the impact of the intervention
project on the environment in the future He also emphasized the need for public consultation which was designed to
elicit from the residents and their perception of the proposed project. He finally thanked the members of the
communities for their expected cooperation.
Issues Raised • The ESMP team was welcomed by the Obinugwu traditional leader (High Chief David Aliakor) who expressed
his joy about the proposed rehabilitation of the Urashi River crossing.
• He noted that this will also facilitate the easy movement of agricultural product cultivated in the community to
the neighbouring markets thereby improving the living standards of the people
• When asked about their (community’s) knowledge of the RAMP 2, greater percentage (including the traditional
leader of the Obinugwu community) indicated that they were not aware of the existence of the RAMP 2 and its
proposed intervention in their community.
• Mr Sunday Ugochukwu from the Elders group noted that Obinugwu is a peaceful community. He promised that
the lives and properties of the contractor are safe in the community.
• The community leader wants the RAMP 2 to carry them along in the process of executing the project; They do
not want the project to be hijacked by politicians;
• In all, they expressed their happiness about the intervention and look forward to seeing contractors on site.
Cultural and Social Issues
• Inhabitants are mainly farmers who cultivate cassava and yam;
• They also engage in the cultivation of economic trees especially oil palm and cashew trees
• On culture and tradition, it was noted that there is no archaeological site/ shrine located within and around
the project site as the people are now majorly Christians;
Question\Comment • Some of the stakeholders asked what their lots would be should their farms and other properties get affected
by the proposed intervention
• It was also mentioned that contractors/visitors are not allowed to make advances to married women in the
community.
Response • Explanations were offered by the ESMP team:
• It was explained to them that another team of consultant known as Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)
would be coming to access and value structures that would be affected by the proposed intervention
based on the designed engineering drawing.
• It was also indicated that compensation would be paid to people whose building would be affected
by the project implementation.
• With regards to making advances to women and underage girls, the community members were
assured that their views and concerns will be recorded and communicated to the contractors and
other consultants that will be visiting
Community Needs • Good road accessibility
• Standard road crossing that will stand the test of time
Closing Remark • The people were eager to see contractors mobilized to site.
• Community elders and youths expressed their joy and thanked the ESMP team while reaffirming their
readiness to support the proposed intervention to a logical conclusion.
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LOT 1: UMUDURU EMGHARA-OKPUALA ANARA (ISIALA MBANO/EHIME
MBANO)
Minutes of the Stakeholders Meeting Held at the Okpuala Community Open Ground
Items Description
Name of Stakeholder: General Stakeholder Consultation
Date: 13/04/2019
Venue: Community Open Ground, Okpuala Community
Language of Pidgin-English, English and Igbo
Communication:
In attendance • The PG Okpuala Community;
• The Secretary Okpuala Community;
• The Youth President, Okpuala Community;
• The Women Leader, Okpuala Community;
• Imo RAMP environmental safeguard officer;
• Imo RAMP social safeguard officer
• The ESMP consultant team;
• Community Members.
Attendance (Annex III) Photo (Annex V)
Opening Remarks The purpose of the meeting was clearly introduced by the environmental and social safeguard officers.
ESMP Consultant’s The ESMP consultant explained in details the need for the ESMP in preparation for the project execution. He noted
Remarks that soil, water and air samples would be collected all around the community to assess the current state of the
environment. These, according to him, would also serve as the baseline data to assess the impact of the intervention
project on the environment in the future He also emphasized the need for public consultation which was designed to
elicit from the residents and their perception of the proposed project. He finally thanked the members of the
communities for their expected cooperation. The issues raised for discussion are:
• The building of culverts on Okpuala road which has dilapidated over the years
• The co-operation of the community in seeing that the project is carried out without any hindrance or
molestation by the community members.
• assurance that the community welcomes the initiative by RAMP for the benefit of the entire community.
• the project is only concerned with rehabilitation of the culverts and not construction of Okpuala road
Issues Raised • The ESMP team was welcomed by the Community’s President General who expressed his joy about the
proposed River crossing.
• He noted that the bridge will improve the commercial and socio-economic life of the people
• When asked about their (community’s) knowledge of the RAMP 2, greater percentage (including the
traditional leader of the Okpuala Residents Association) indicated that they were not aware of the existence
of the RAMP 2 and its proposed intervention in their community.
• In all, they expressed their happiness about the intervention and look forward to seeing the contractors on site.
Question\Comment • Some of the stakeholders asked what their lots would be should their farms and other properties get affected by
the proposed intervention.
• The nature of the intervention was also enquired. Is it a bridge or a culvert? What is its capacity? Is it a single
lane or dual carriage river crossing?
• Will the road be constructed too?
Response • Explanations were offered by the ESMP team:
• It was explained to them that another team of consultant known as Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)
would be coming to access and value structures that would be affected by the proposed intervention
based on the designed engineering drawing.
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• It was also indicated that compensation would be paid to people whose building would be affected
by the project implementation.
• It was also noted that the RAMP project is focused essentially on rural accessibility (roads and River
crossings).
• The ESMP consultant gave the dimension of the RC as 20 meters long and 8 meters wide. He also
indicated that there will be an approach road which will be 7.3 meters wide with side drains
(750X750) on both sides of the road
Community Needs • A good road to access the bridge
• Engagement of youths of the community
• Establishment of skill acquisition centres
Closing Remark The people were eager to see contractors mobilized to site.
Community elders and Chairman expressed their joy and thanked the ESMP team while reaffirming their readiness
to support the proposed intervention to a logical conclusion.
LOT 4: UMUOKPARA OFEIYI-UMUOLECHE (OKIGWE)
Minutes of the Stakeholders Meeting Held at the Umuoleche Community Open Ground
Items Description
Name of Stakeholder: General Stakeholder Consultation
Date: 13/04/2019
Venue: Community Open Ground, Umuoleche Community
Language of Pidgin-English, English and Igbo
Communication:
In attendance • The community leader, Umuoleche Community;
• The Secretary Umuoleche Community;
• The Youth President, Umuoleche Community;
• The Women Leader, Umuoleche Community;
• Imo RAMP environmental safeguard officer;
• Imo RAMP social safeguard officer
• The ESMP consultant team;
• Community Members.
• Attendance (Annex III) Photo (Annex V)
Opening Remarks The purpose of the meeting was clearly introduced by the environmental and social safeguard officers.
ESMP Consultant’s The ESMP consultant explained in details the need for the ESMP in preparation for the project execution. He noted that
Remarks soil, water and air samples would be collected all around the community to assess the current state of the environment.
These, according to him, would also serve as the baseline data to assess the impact of the intervention project on the
environment in the future He also emphasized the need for public consultation which was designed to elicit from the
residents and their perception of the proposed project. He finally thanked the members of the communities for their
expected cooperation.
Issues Raised • The people assured them that they do not kill human beings neither are they hostile to visitors.
• The village informed them that they do not desire to have any of them turn to thieves or armed robbers. The river is
known as EFE river; it has no taboo or evil effect on anyone.
• Efe river is one that does not harbour shrine or deity.
• The village UMUOLOCHE, therefore desire and ask for your assistance to give us a viable bridge.
• There are no armed robbers in this village.
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• They assured the ESMP team that there will be no obstruction in term of the construction bridges, roads and
electricity.
• The community will help to provide security for the builders and otherwise to ensure that the work progresses.
• It is a taboo for a man to force or rape a woman in the village.
Question\Comment • Some of the stakeholders asked what their lots would be should their farms and other properties get affected by the
proposed intervention.
• The nature of the intervention was also enquired. Is it a bridge or a culvert? What is its capacity? Is it a single lane or
dual carriage river crossing?
• Will be road be constructed too?
Response Explanations were offered by the ESMP team:
• It was explained to them that another team of consultant known as Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) would be
coming to access and value structures that would be affected by the proposed intervention based on the designed
engineering drawing.
• It was also indicated that compensation would be paid to people whose building would be affected by the project
implementation.
• The ESMP consultant gave the dimension of the RC as 20 meters long and 8 meters wide. He also indicated that
there will be an approach road which will be 7.3 meters wide with side drains (750X750) on both sides of the road.
Community Needs • A good road to access the bridge
• Engagement of youths of the community
• Establishment of skill acquisition centres
Closing Remark
• Community elders and Chairman expressed their joy and thanked the ESMP team while reaffirming their readiness
to support the proposed intervention to a logical conclusion.
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ANNEX IV: STAKEHOLDER MEETING ATTENDANCE
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ANNEX V: LIST OF THE PERSONS MET
S/N NAME POSITION PHONE NO
1 Mr Okpara Patrick P.G. Umucheke Autonomous Community 08033815692
2 Mr Ibeke Edwin Sec General Umucheke Autonomous Community 07061690502
3 Mr Okpara James Community member 07031840848
4 Mr Melody Obi Community member 08068149685
5 Hon Boniface Ugochukwu Umuobom community member 08030799637
6 Mr Fredman Mbama Okwudor community member 08137419091
7 Mr Njoku Emmanuel Umueze autonomous community member 08060080242
8 Mr Benson Okpara Umueze autonomous community member 08038667669
9 Mr Chibike Okonkwo Okwudor community member 08107847953
10 Mr Micheal Amoku Okwudor community member 09038239905
11 Mr Christian Ukaga Umueziogwu community member 08067176544
12 Mr Samuel Akujobi Uzagba community member 08133906249
13 Mr Uzoma Akujobi Uzagba community member 08177242644
14 Mr Ndubuisi Akakuru Uzagba community member N/A
15 Mr Uchenna Akujobi Umueziogwu community member 07031885563
16 Mr Ndubuisi Ama Umueziogwu community member 08136590269
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ANNEX VI: STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION
QUESTIONNAIRE ADMINISTRATION, KII AND FGD
LOT 1 & 2 LOT 3 & 4
CROSS-SECTION OF THE CONSULTATION AT ORIE-MBIERI – UMUOMUMU MBIERI
CROSS-SECTION OF CONSULTATION AT UGBELE – BSC ROAD
CROSS-SECTION OF CONSULTATION AT AMAGU-UMUNEBE
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CROSS-SECTION OF CONSULTATION AT UZUNANMU COMMUNITY, MGBIDI
CROSS-SECTION OF CONSULTATION AT UMUOKPARA OFEIYI-UMUOLOCHE
CROSS-SECTION OF CONSULTATION AT UMUDURUEMAGHARA-OKPARA
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ANNEX VII: CODE OF CONDUCT TO PREVENT GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
DURING THIS PROJECT
Company Code of Conduct on Preventing Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Violence Against Children (VAC)
The company……….. is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which gender-based violence (GBV) and violence
against children (VAC) have no place, and where they will not be tolerated by any employee, associate, or representative of the company.
Therefore, in order to ensure that all those engaged in the project are aware of this commitment, and in order to prevent, be aware of, and
respond to any allegations of GBV and VAC, the company commits to the following core principles and minimum standards of behaviour
that will apply to all company employees, associates, and representatives including sub-contractors, without exception:
• The company—and therefore all employees, associates, and representatives—commit to treating women, children (persons
under the age of 18), and men with respect regardless of race, colour, language, religion, political or other opinion, national,
ethnic or social origin, property, disability, birth or other status. Acts of GBV and VAC are in violation of this commitment.
• Demeaning, threatening, harassing, abusive, culturally inappropriate, or sexually provocative language and behaviour are
prohibited among all company employees, associates, and its representatives.
• Acts of GBV or VAC constitute gross misconduct and are therefore grounds for sanctions, which may include penalties
and/or termination of employment. All forms of GBV and VAC, including grooming are unacceptable, regardless of whether
they take place on the work site, the work site surroundings, at worker’s camps or at worker’s homes.
• In addition to company sanctions, legal prosecution of those who commit acts of GBV or VAC will be pursued if appropriate.
• Sexual contact or activity with children under 18—including through digital media—is prohibited. Mistaken belief regarding
the age of a child is not a defence. Consent from the child is also not a defence or excuse.
• Sexual favours—for instance, making promises or favourable treatment dependent on sexual acts—or other forms of
humiliating, degrading or exploitative behaviour are prohibited.
• Unless there is full consent1 by all parties involved in the sexual act, sexual interactions between the company’s employees
(at any level) and members of the communities surrounding the work place are prohibited. This includes relationships
involving the withholding/promise of actual provision of benefit (monetary or non-monetary) to community members in
exchange for sex—such sexual activity is considered “non-consensual�? within the scope of this Code.
• All employees, including volunteers and sub-contractors are highly encouraged to report suspected or actual acts of GBV
and/or VAC by a fellow worker, whether in the same company or not. Reports must be made in accordance with GBV and
VAC Allegation Procedures.
• Managers are required to report suspected or actual acts of GBV and/or VAC as they have a responsibility to uphold
company commitments and hold their direct reports responsible.
To ensure that the above principles are implemented effectively the company commits to ensuring that:
• All managers sign the ‘Manager’s Code of Conduct’ detailing their responsibilities for implementing the company’s
commitments and enforcing the responsibilities in the ‘Individual Code of Conduct’.
• All employees sign the project’s ‘Individual Code of Conduct’ confirming their agreement not to engage in activities
resulting in GBV or VAC.
• Displaying the Company and Individual Codes of Conduct prominently and in clear view at workers’ camps, offices, and
in in public areas of the work space. Examples of areas include waiting, rest and lobby areas of sites, canteen areas, health
clinics.
• Ensure that posted and distributed copies of the Company and Individual Codes of Conduct are translated into the
appropriate language of use in the work site areas as well as for any international staff in their native language.
• An appropriate person is nominated as the company’s ‘Focal Point’ for addressing GBV and VAC issues, including
representing the company on the GBV and VAC Compliance Team (GCCT) which is comprised of representatives from
the client, contractor(s), the supervision consultant, and local service provider(s).
• Ensuring that an effective Action Plan is developed in consultation with the GCCT which includes as a minimum:
1. GBV and VAC Allegation Procedure to report GBV and VAC issues through the project Grievance Redress
Mechanism (GRM);
2. Accountability Measures to protect confidentiality of all involved; and,
3. Response Protocol applicable to GBV and VAC survivors and perpetrators.
1 Consent is defined as the informed choice underlying an individual’s free and voluntary intention, acceptance or agreement to do some thing.
No consent can be found when such acceptance or agreement is obtained through the use of threats, force or other forms of coercion, abduction,
fraud, deception, or misrepresentation. In accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the World Bank considers
that consent cannot be given by children under the age of 18, even in the event that national legislation of the country into which the Code of
Conduct is introduced has a lower age. Mistaken belief regarding the age of the child and consent from the child is not a defence.
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• That the company effectively implements the Action Plan, providing feedback to the GCCT for improvements and updates
as appropriate.
• All employees attend an induction training course prior to commencing work on site to ensure they are familiar with the
company’s commitments and the project’s GBV and VAC Codes of Conduct.
• All employees attend a mandatory training course once a month for the duration of the contract starting from the first
induction training prior to commencement of work to reinforce the understanding of the project’s GBV and VAC Code of
Conduct.
I do hereby acknowledge that I have read the foregoing Company Code of Conduct, and on behalf of the company agree to comply with
the standards contained therein. I understand my role and responsibilities to prevent and respond to GBV and VAC. I understand that any
action inconsistent with this Company Code of Conduct or failure to take action mandated by this Company Code of Conduct may result
in disciplinary action.
Company name: _________________________
Signature: _________________________
Printed Name: _________________________
Title: _________________________
Date: _________________________
Manager’s Code of Conduct on Preventing Gender Based Violence and Violence Against Children
Managers at all levels have particular responsibilities to uphold the company’s commitment to preventing and addressing GBV and VAC.
This means that managers have an acute responsibility to create and maintain an environment that prevents GBV and VAC. Managers need
to support and promote the implementation of the Company Code of Conduct. To that end, managers must adhere this Manager’s Code of
Conduct and also sign the Individual Code of Conduct. This commits them to supporting and developing systems that facilitate the
implementation of the Action Plan and maintain a GBV-free and VAC-free environment at the workplace and in the local community.
These responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Implementation
• To ensure maximum effectiveness of the Company and Individual Codes of Conduct:
1. Prominently displaying the Company and Individual Codes of Conduct in clear view at workers’ camps, offices,
and in in public areas of the work space. Examples of areas include waiting, rest and lobby areas of sites, canteen
areas, health clinics.
2. Ensuring all posted and distributed copies of the Company and Individual Codes of Conduct are translated into
the appropriate language of use in the work site areas as well as for any international staff in their native language.
• Verbally and in writing explain the Company and Individual Codes of Conduct to all staff.
• Ensure that:
1. All direct reports sign the ‘Individual Code of Conduct’, including acknowledgment that they have read and agree
with the Code of Conduct.
2. Staff lists and signed copies of the Individual Code of Conduct are provided to the GCCT and the client.
3. Participate in training and ensure that staff also participate as outlined below.
4. Staff are familiar with the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) and that they can use it to anonymously report
concerns of GBV or VAC incidents.
5. Staff are encouraged to report suspected or actual GBV or VAC through the GRM by raising awareness about
GBV and VAC issues, emphasizing the staff’s responsibility to the Company and the country hosting their
employment, and emphasizing the respect for confidentiality.
• In compliance with applicable laws and to the best of your abilities, prevent perpetrators of sexual exploitation and abuse
from being hired, re-hired or deployed. Use background and criminal reference checks for all employees.
• Ensure that when engaging in partnership, sub-contractor or similar agreements, these agreements:
1. Incorporate the GBV and VAC Codes of Conduct as an attachment.
2. Include the appropriate language requiring such contracting entities and individuals, and their employees and
volunteers, to comply with the Individual Codes of Conduct.
3. Expressly state that the failure of those entities or individuals, as appropriate, to take preventive measures against
GBV and VAC, to investigate allegations thereof, or to take corrective actions when GBV or VAC has occurred,
shall constitute grounds for sanctions and penalties in accordance with the Individual Codes of Conduct.
• Provide support and resources to the GCCT to create and disseminate internal sensitization initiatives through the awareness-
raising strategy under the Action Plan.
• Ensure that any GBV or VAC issue warranting police action is reported to the client and the World Bank immediately.
Training
• All managers are required to attend an induction manager training course prior to commencing work on site to ensure that
they are familiar with their roles and responsibilities in upholding the GBV and VAC Codes of Conduct. This training will
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be separate from the induction training course required of all employees and will provide managers with the necessary
understanding and technical support needed to begin to develop the Action Plan for addressing GBV and VAC issues.
• Ensure that time is provided during work hours and that staff attend the mandatory project facilitated induction training on
GBV and VAC required of all employees prior to commencing work on site.
• Ensure that staff attend the monthly mandatory refresher training course required of all employees to combat increased risk
of GBV and VAC during civil works.
• Managers are required to attend and assist with the project facilitated monthly training courses for all employees. Managers
will be required to introduce the trainings and announce the self-evaluations.
• Collect satisfaction surveys to evaluate training experiences and provide advice on improving the effectiveness of training.
Response
• Managers will be required to provide input to the GBV and VAC Allegation Procedures and Response Protocol developed
by the GCCT as part of the final cleared Action Plan.
• Once adopted by the Company, managers will uphold the Accountability Measures set forth in the Action Plan to maintain
the confidentiality of all employees who report or (allegedly) perpetrate incidences of GBV and VAC (unless a breach of
confidentiality is required to protect persons or property from serious harm or where required by law).
• If a manager develops concerns or suspicions regarding any form of GBV or VAC by one of his/her direct reports, or by an
employee working for another contractor on the same work site, s/he is required to report the case using the GRM.
• Once a sanction has been determined, the relevant manager(s) is/are expected to be personally responsible for ensuring that
the measure is effectively enforced, within a maximum timeframe of 14 days from the date on which the decision to sanction
was made.
• Managers failing to report or comply with such provision can in turn be subject to disciplinary measures, to be determined
and enacted by the company’s CEO, Managing Director or equivalen t highest-ranking manager. Those measures may
include:
1. Informal warning.
2. Formal warning.
3. Additional Training.
4. Loss of up to one week's salary.
5. Suspension of employment (without payment of salary), for a minimum period of 1 month up to a maximum of
6 months.
6. Termination of employment.
• Ultimately, failure to effectively respond to GBV and VAC cases on the work site by the company’s managers or CEO may
provide grounds for legal actions by authorities.
I do hereby acknowledge that I have read the foregoing Manager’s Code of Conduct, do agree to comply with the standards contained
therein and understand my roles and responsibilities to prevent and respond to GBV and VAC. I understand that any action inconsistent
with this Manager’s Code of Conduct or failure to take action mandated by this Manager’s Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary
action.
Signature: _________________________
Printed Name: _________________________
Title: _________________________
Date: _________________________
Individual Code of Conduct on Preventing Gender Based Violence and Violence Against Children (VAC)
I, ______________________________, acknowledge that preventing gender-based violence (GBV) and violence against children (VAC)
is important. The company considers that GBV or VAC activities constitute acts of gross misconduct and are therefore grounds for
sanctions, penalties or potential termination of employment. All forms of GBV or VAC are unacceptable be it on the work site, the work
site surroundings, or at worker’s camps. Prosecution of those who commit GBV or VAC may be pursued if appropriate.
I agree that while working on the project I will:
• Consent to police background check.
• Treat women, children (persons under the age of 18), and men with respect regardless of race, color, language, religion,
political or other opinion, national, ethnic or social origin, property, disability, birth or other status.
• Not use language or behavior towards women, children or men that is inappropriate, harassing, abusive, sexually
provocative, demeaning or culturally inappropriate.
• Not participate in sexual contact or activity with children—including grooming, or contact through digital media. Mistaken
belief regarding the age of a child is not a defense. Consent from the child is also not a defense or excuse.
• Not engage in sexual favors—for instance, making promises or favorable treatment dependent on sexual acts —or other
forms of humiliating, degrading or exploitative behavior.
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• Unless there is the full consent2 by all parties involved, I will not have sexual interactions with members of the surrounding
communities. This includes relationships involving the withholding or promise of actual provision of benefit (monetary or
non-monetary) to community members in exchange for sex—such sexual activity is considered “non-consensual�? within
the scope of this Code.
• Attend and actively partake in training courses related to HIV/AIDS, GBV and VAC as requested by my employer.
• Consider reporting through the GRM or to my manager any suspected or actual GBV or VAC by a fellow worker, whether
employed by my company or not, or any breaches of this Code of Conduct.
With regard to children under the age of 18:
• Wherever possible, ensure that another adult is present when working in the proximity of children.
• Not invite unaccompanied children unrelated to my family into my home, unless they are at immediate risk of injury or in
physical danger.
• Not sleep close to unsupervised children unless absolutely necessary, in which case I must obtain my supervisor's
permission, and ensure that another adult is present if possible.
• Use any computers, mobile phones, or video and digital cameras appropriately, and never to exploit or harass children or to
access child pornography through any medium (see also “Use of children's images for work related purposes�? below).
• Refrain from physical punishment or discipline of children.
• Refrain from hiring children for domestic or other labour which is inappropriate given their age or developmental stage,
which interferes with their time available for education and recreational activities, or which places them at significant risk
of injury.
• Comply with all relevant local legislation, including labour laws in relation to child labour.
Use of children's images for work related purposes
When photographing or filming a child for work related purposes, I must:
• Before photographing or filming a child, assess and endeavour to comply with local traditions or restrictions for reproducing
personal images.
• Before photographing or filming a child, obtain informed consent from the child and a parent or guardian of the child. As
part of this I must explain how the photograph or film will be used.
• Ensure photographs, films, videos and DVDs present children in a dignified and respectful manner and not in a vulnerable
or submissive manner. Children should be adequately clothed and not in poses that could be seen as sexually suggestive.
• Ensure images are honest representations of the context and the facts.
• Ensure file labels do not reveal identifying information about a child when sending images electronically.
Sanctions
I understand that if I breach this Individual Code of Conduct, my employer will take disciplinary action which could include:
• Informal warning.
• Formal warning.
• Additional Training.
• Loss of up to one week’s salary.
• Suspension of employment (without payment of salary), for a minimum period of 1 month up to a maximum of 6 months.
• Termination of employment.
• Report to the police if warranted.
I understand that it is my responsibility to avoid actions or behaviours that could be construed as GBV or VAC or breach this Individual
Code of Conduct. I do hereby acknowledge that I have read the foregoing Individual Code of Conduct, do agree to comply with the
standards contained therein and understand my roles and responsibilities to prevent and respond to GBV and VAC. I understand that any
action inconsistent with this Individual Code of Conduct or failure to take action mandated by this Individual Code of Conduct may result
in disciplinary action and may affect my ongoing employment.
Signature: _________________________
Printed Name: _________________________
Title: _________________________
Date: _________________________
2 Consent is defined as the informed choice underlying an individual’s free and voluntary intention, acceptance or agreement to do something.
No consent can be found when such acceptance or agreement is obtained through the use of threats, force or other forms of coercion, abduction,
fraud, deception, or misrepresentation. In accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the World Bank considers
that consent cannot be given by children under the age of 18, even in the event that national legislation of the country into which the Code of
Conduct is introduced has a lower age. Mistaken belief regarding the age of the child and consent from the child is not a defence.
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ANNEX VIII: GRIEVANCE REDRESS FRAMEWORK FOR IMO STATE RAMP
Grievances may arise from any of the following: 1) involuntary resettlement and compensation issues, 2) gender based
violence/SEA issues, 3) exclusion from project benefits and non-compliance of the contractor to the agreement reached with RAMP
or the community, 4) Poor construction waste handling, 5) lack of alternative route for movement during construction, etc.
A Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) will be implemented to ensure that all complaints from local communities are dealt with
appropriately, with corrective actions being implemented, and the complainant being informed of the outcome. It will be applied
to all complaints from affected parties. The SPIU will maintain a Complaints Database, which will contain all the information on
complaints or grievances received from the communities or other stakeholders. This would include: the type of complaint, location,
time, actions to address these complaints, and final outcome.
The SPIU, shall set-up a grievance redress committee that will address any complaints during project implementation. This will be
treated in two folds; 1) GBV related GRM and 2) non GBV related GRM. A classified procedure for confidentiality is required in
the cases of GBV and thus, a GBV risk management plan is prepared separate for this project. Grievance Redress Committees
(GRCs) shall be constituted at various levels to implement the GRM for the project including community level, SPIU level, FPMU
level, World Bank Grievance Redress System. It is noteworthy to state that a detailed GRM is been developed for RAMP, thus Imo
RAMP will align its processes to the framework.
The Grievance Redress Committee will be responsible for:
• Communicating with the Affected persons (AP’s) and evaluate if they are entitled to recompense;
• Making the list of affected persons public and the established grievance redress procedure.
• Recommending to the Social Safeguard Officer of the SPIU solutions to such grievances from affected persons;
Communicating the decisions to the AP’s; to acknowledge appeals from persons, households or groups who rightfully will not be
affected by the project, but claim to be, and to recommend to the SPIU whether such persons should be recognized as AP’s, and to
communicate back the decisions to the Claimants.
Expectation When Grievances Arise
When people present a grievance, any of the followings is or are expected from the project management/channel of grievance
resolution by the local people:
• acknowledgement of their problem;
• an honest response to questions/issues brought forward;
• an apology, adequate compensation; and
• Modification of the conduct that caused the grievance and some other fair remedies.
Structure and Protocols for Reporting and Managing Grievances
The SPC will set up a grievance redress committee to look into escalated grievances. This shall be established in various levels as
follows:
First Level GRM: GRC at Composed at the community level, easily accessible to community people, village head and representative of women shall
the Site/Community Level be part of the committee among other identified persons. This committee will be expected to report to the SPIU. In addition,
complaint box will be placed in the Community leader’s palace and other locations such as markets, civic centers etc. that
will encourage aggrieved parties drop their complaints.
Second Level of GRM: This committee shall comprise of PIU members including the Project Coordinator, Social Safeguard Officer among others,
GRC at the SPIU Level and other state level representative from within the State Project Monitoring Committees. If the complainant does not
accept the solution offered by the SPIU-GRC, then the complaint is referred by the SPC to the SPMC.
Third Level of GRM: GRC The Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) will be required to intervene in grievances beyond the state level resolution.
at the FPMU Level
Court Redress of While the purposes of GRM put in place by this Project is to resolve all issues caused by the project implementation out
Grievances of court and to save time which is usually involved in litigation matters, it is not out of place to anticipate a scenario where
aggrieved person is not satisfied with the process and judgment given by the grievance redress committee(s). Therefore,
SPIU shall inform aggrieved persons of their right to seek for redress in the court of law as the final resort.
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ANNEX IX: SUMMARY OF WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL
SAFEGUARD POLICIES APPLICABLE TO THE RAMP PROJECT
Environmental Assessment (OP 4.01). Outlines Bank policy and procedure for the environmental assessment of Bank lending
operations. The Bank undertakes environmental screening of each proposed project to determine the appropriate extent and type of
EA process.
Natural Habitats (OP 4.04). The conservation of natural habitats, like other measures that protect and enhance the environment,
is essential for long-term sustainable development. The Bank does not support projects involving the significant conversion of
natural habitats unless there are no feasible alternatives for the project and its siting, and comprehensive analysis demonstrates that
overall benefits from the project substantially outweigh the environmental costs. If the environmental assessment indicates that a
project would significantly convert or degrade natural habitats, the project includes mitigation measures acceptable to the Bank.
Involuntary Resettlement (OP 4.12). This policy covers direct economic and social impacts that both result from Bank-assisted
investment projects, and are caused by (a) the involuntary taking of land resulting in (i) relocation or loss of shelter; (ii) loss of
assets or access to assets, or (iii) loss of income sources or means of livelihood, whether or not the affected persons must move to
another location; or (b) the involuntary restriction of access to legally designated parks and protected areas resulting in adverse
impacts on the livelihoods of the displaced persons. The ESMF and RPF reports discuss the applicability of this policy in detail.
Physical Cultural Resources OP. 4.11This policy addresses physical cultural resources,1 which are defined as movable or
immovable objects, sites, structures, groups of structures, and natural features and landscapes that have archaeological,
paleontological, historical, architectural, religious, aesthetic, or other cultural significance. Physical cultural resources may be
located in urban or rural settings, and may be above or below ground, or under water. Their cultural interest may be at the local,
provincial or national level, or within the international community.
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ANNEX X: GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONDITIONS FOR
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
General
1. In addition to these general conditions, the Contractor shall comply with any specific Environmental and Social
Management Plan (ESMP) for the works he is responsible for. The Contractor shall inform himself about such an EMP,
and prepare his work strategy and plan to fully take into account relevant provisions of that EMP. If the Contractor fails
to implement the approved EMP after written instruction by the Supervising Engineer (SE) to fulfil his obligation within
the requested time, the Owner reserves the right to arrange through the SE for execution of the missing action by a third
party on account of the Contractor.
2. Notwithstanding the Contractor’s obligation under the above clause, the Contractor shall implement all measures
necessary to avoid undesirable adverse environmental and social impacts wherever possible, restore work sites to
acceptable standards, and abide by any environmental performance requirements specified in an EMP. In general, these
measures shall include but not be limited to:
(a) Minimize the effect of dust on the surrounding environment resulting from earth mixing sites, asphalt mixing
sites, dispersing coal ashes, vibrating equipment, temporary access roads, etc. to ensure safety, health and the protection
of workers and communities living in the vicinity dust producing activities.
(b) Ensure that noise levels emanating from machinery, vehicles and noisy construction activities (e.g. excavation,
blasting) are kept at a minimum for the safety, health and protection of workers within the vicinity of high noise levels
and nearby communities.
(c) Ensure that existing water flow regimes in rivers, streams and other natural or irrigation channels is maintained
and/or re-established where they are disrupted due to works being carried out.
(d) Prevent bitumen, oils, lubricants and waste water used or produced during the execution of works from entering
into rivers, streams, irrigation channels and other natural water bodies/reservoirs, and also ensure that stagnant water in
uncovered borrow pits is treated in the best way to avoid creating possible breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
(e) Prevent and minimize the impacts of quarrying, earth borrowing, piling and building of temporary construction
camps and access roads on the biophysical environment including protected areas and arable lands; local communities
and their settlements. In as much as possible restore/rehabilitate all sites to acceptable standards.
(f) Upon discovery of ancient heritage, relics or anything that might or believed to be of archaeological or historical
importance during the execution of works, immediately report such findings to the SE so that the appropriate authorities
may be expeditiously contacted for fulfilment of the measures aimed at protecting such historical or archaeological
resources.
(g) Discourage construction workers from engaging in the exploitation of natural resources such as hunting,
fishing, collection of forest products or any other activity that might have a negative impact on the social and economic
welfare of the local communities.
(h) Implement soil erosion control measures in order to avoid surface run off and prevents siltation, etc.
(i) Ensure that garbage, sanitation and drinking water facilities are provided in construction workers camps.
(j) Ensure that, in as much as possible, local materials are used to avoid importation of foreign material and long-
distance transportation.
(k) Ensure public safety, and meet traffic safety requirements for the operation of work to avoid accidents.
3. The Contractor shall indicate the period within which he/she shall maintain status on site after completion of civil works
to ensure that significant adverse impacts arising from such works have been appropriately addressed.
4. The Contractor shall adhere to the proposed activity implementation schedule and the monitoring plan / strategy to ensure
effective feedback of monitoring information to project management so that impact management can be implemented
properly, and if necessary, adapt to changing and unforeseen conditions.
5. Besides the regular inspection of the sites by the SE for adherence to the contract conditions and specifications, the Owner
may appoint an Inspector to oversee the compliance with these environmental conditions and any proposed mitigation
measures. State environmental authorities may carry out similar inspection duties. In all cases, as directed by the SE,
the Contractor shall comply with directives from such inspectors to implement measures required to ensure the adequacy
rehabilitation measures carried out on the bio-physical environment and compensation for socio-economic disruption
resulting from implementation of any works.
Worksite/Campsite Waste Management
6. All vessels (drums, containers, bags, etc.) containing oil/fuel/surfacing materials and other hazardous chemicals shall be
bonded in order to contain spillage. All waste containers, litter and any other waste generated during the construction
shall be collected and disposed at designated disposal sites in line with applicable government waste management
regulations.
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7. All drainage and effluent from storage areas, workshops and camp sites shall be captured and treated before being
discharged into the drainage system in line with applicable government water pollution control regulations.
8. Used oil from maintenance shall be collected and disposed of appropriately at designated sites or be reused or sold for
re-use locally.
9. Entry of runoff to the site shall be restricted by constructing diversion channels or holding structures such as banks,
drains, dams, etc. to reduce the potential of soil erosion and water pollution.
10. Construction waste shall not be left in stockpiles along the road, but removed and reused or disposed of on a daily basis.
11. If disposal sites for clean spoil are necessary, they shall be located in areas, approved by the SE, of low land use value
and where they will not result in material being easily washed into drainage channels. Whenever possible, spoil materials
should be placed in low-lying areas and should be compacted and planted with species indigenous to the locality.
Material Excavation and Deposit
12. The Contractor shall obtain appropriate licenses/permits from relevant authorities to operate quarries or borrow areas.
13. The location of quarries and borrow areas shall be subject to approval by relevant local and national authorities, including
traditional authorities if the land on which the quarry or borrow areas fall in traditional land.
14. New extraction sites:
a) Shall not be located in the vicinity of settlement areas, cultural sites, wetlands or any other valued ecosystem
component, or on high or steep ground or in areas of high scenic value, and shall not be located less than 1km from such
areas.
b) Shall not be located adjacent to stream channels wherever possible to avoid siltation of river channels. Where
they are located near water sources, borrow pits and perimeter drains shall surround quarry sites.
c) Shall not be located in archaeological areas. Excavations in the vicinity of such areas shall proceed with great
care and shall be done in the presence of government authorities having a mandate for their protection.
d) Shall not be located in forest reserves. However, where there are no other alternatives, permission shall be
obtained from the appropriate authorities and an environmental impact study shall be conducted.
e) Shall be easily rehabilitated. Areas with minimal vegetation cover such as flat and bare ground, or areas
covered with grass only or covered with shrubs less than 1.5m in height, are preferred.
f) Shall have clearly demarcated and marked boundaries to minimize vegetation clearing. Vegetation clearing
shall be restricted to the area required for safe operation of construction work. Vegetation clearing shall not be done more
than two months in advance of operations.
15. Stockpile areas shall be located in areas where trees can act as buffers to prevent dust pollution. Perimeter drains shall
be built around stockpile areas. Sediment and other pollutant traps shall be located at drainage exits from workings.
16. The Contractor shall deposit any excess material in accordance with the principles of the general conditions, and any
applicable EMP, in areas approved by local authorities and/or the SE.
17. Areas for depositing hazardous materials such as contaminated liquid and solid materials shall be approved by the SE
and appropriate local and/or national authorities before the commencement of work. Use of existing, approved sites shall
be preferred over the establishment of new sites.
Rehabilitation and Soil Erosion Prevention
18. To the extent practicable, the Contractor shall rehabilitate the site progressively so that the rate of rehabilitation is similar
to the rate of construction.
19. Always remove and retain topsoil for subsequent rehabilitation. Soils shall not be stripped when they are wet as this can
lead to soil compaction and loss of structure.
20. Topsoil shall not be stored in large heaps. Low mounds of no more than 1 to 2m high are recommended.
21. Re-vegetate stockpiles to protect the soil from erosion, discourage weeds and maintain an active population of beneficial
soil microbes.
22. Locate stockpiles where they will not be disturbed by future construction activities.
23. To the extent practicable, reinstate natural drainage patterns where they have been altered or impaired.
24. Remove toxic materials and dispose of them in designated sites. Backfill excavated areas with soils or overburden that
is free of foreign material that could pollute groundwater and soil.
25. Identify potentially toxic overburden and screen with suitable material to prevent mobilization of toxins.
26. Ensure reshaped land is formed so as to be inherently stable, adequately drained and suitable for the desired long-term
land and allow natural regeneration of vegetation.
27. Minimize the long-term visual impact by creating landforms that are compatible with the adjacent landscape.
28. Minimize erosion by wind and water both during and after the process of reinstatement.
29. Compacted surfaces shall be deep ripped to relieve compaction unless subsurface conditions dictate otherwise.
30. Re-vegetate with plant species that will control erosion, provide vegetative diversity and, through succession, contribute
to a resilient ecosystem. The choice of plant species for rehabilitation shall be done in consultation with local research
institutions, forest department and the local people.
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Water Resources Management
31. The Contractor shall at all costs avoid conflicting with water demands of local communities.
32. Abstraction of both surface and underground water shall only be done with the consultation of the local community and
after obtaining a permit from the relevant Water Authority.
33. Abstraction of water from wetlands shall be avoided. Where necessary, authority has to be obtained from relevant
authorities.
34. Temporary damming of streams and rivers shall be done in such a way avoids disrupting water supplies to communities
downstream, and maintains the ecological balance of the river system.
35. No construction water containing spoils or site effluent, especially cement and oil, shall be allowed to flow into natural
water drainage courses.
36. Wash water from washing out of equipment shall not be discharged into water courses or road drains.
37. Site spoils and temporary stockpiles shall be located away from the drainage system, and surface run off shall be directed
away from stockpiles to prevent erosion.
Traffic Management *-
38. Location of access roads/detours shall be done in consultation with the local community especially in important or
sensitive environments. Access roads shall not traverse wetland areas.
39. Upon the completion of civil works, all access roads shall be ripped and rehabilitated.
40. Access roads shall be sprinkled with water at least five times a day in settled areas, and three times in unsettled areas, to
suppress dust emissions.
Blasting
41. Blasting activities shall not take place less than 2km from settlement areas, cultural sites, or wetlands without the
permission of the SE.
42. Blasting activities shall be done during working hours, and local communities shall be consulted on the proposed blasting
times.
43. Noise levels reaching the communities from blasting activities shall not exceed 90 decibels.
Disposal of Unusable Elements
44. Unusable materials and construction elements such as electro-mechanical equipment, pipes, accessories and demolished
structures will be disposed of in a manner approved by the SE. The Contractor has to agree with the SE which elements
are to be surrendered to the Client’s premises, which will be recycled or reused, and which will be disposed of at approved
landfill sites.
45. As far as possible, abandoned pipelines shall remain in place. Where for any reason no alternative alignment for the new
pipeline is possible, the old pipes shall be safely removed and stored at a safe place to be agreed upon with the SE and
the local authorities concerned.
46. AC-pipes as well as broken parts thereof have to be treated as hazardous material and disposed of as specified above.
47. Unsuitable and demolished elements shall be dismantled to a size fitting on ordinary trucks for transport.
Health and Safety
48. In advance of the construction work, the Contractor shall mount an awareness and hygiene campaign. Workers and local
residents shall be sensitized on health risks particularly of Cholera, tetanus and Hepatitis.
49. Adequate road signs to warn pedestrians and motorists of construction activities, diversions, etc. shall be provided at
appropriate points.
50. Construction vehicles shall not exceed maximum speed limit of 40km per hour.
Repair of Private Property
51. Should the Contractor, deliberately or accidentally, damage private property, he shall repair the property to the owner’s
satisfaction and at his own cost. For each repair, the Contractor shall obtain from the owner a certificate that the damage
has been made good satisfactorily in order to indemnify the Client from subsequent claims.
52. In cases where compensation for inconveniences, damage of crops etc. are claimed by the owner, the Client has to be
informed by the Contractor through the SE. This compensation is in general settled under the responsibility of the Client
before signing the Contract. In unforeseeable cases, the respective administrative entities of the Client will take care of
compensation.
Contractor’s Environment, Health and Safety Management Plan (EHS-MP)
53. Within 6 weeks of signing the Contract, the Contractor shall prepare an EHS-MP to ensure the adequate management of
the health, safety, environmental and social aspects of the works, including implementation of the requirements of these
general conditions and any specific requirements of an EMP for the works. The Contractor’s EHS -MP will serve two
main purposes:
• For the Contractor, for internal purposes, to ensure that all measures are in place for adequate EHS
management, and as an operational manual for his staff.
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• For the Client, supported where necessary by a SE, to ensure that the Contractor is fully prepared for the
adequate management of the EHS aspects of the project, and as a basis for monitoring of the Contractor’s EHS
performance.
54. The Contractor’s EHS-MP shall provide at least:
• a description of procedures and methods for complying with these general environmental management
conditions, and any specific conditions specified in an EMP;
• a description of specific mitigation measures that will be implemented in order to minimize adverse impacts;
• a description of all planned monitoring activities (e.g. sediment discharges from borrow areas) and the reporting
thereof; and
• the internal organizational, management and reporting mechanisms put in place for such.
55. The Contractor’s EHS-MP will be reviewed and approved by the Client before start of the works. This review should
demonstrate if the Contractor’s EHS-MP covers all of the identified impacts, and has defined appropriate measures to
counteract any potential impacts.
EHS Reporting
56. The Contractor shall prepare bi-weekly progress reports to the SE on compliance with these general conditions, the project
EMP if any, and his own EHS-MP. An example format for a Contractor EHS report is given below. It is expected that
the Contractor’s reports will include information on:
• EHS management actions/measures taken, including approvals sought from local or national authorities;
• Problems encountered in relation to EHS aspects (incidents, including delays, cost consequences, etc. as a result
thereof);
• Lack of compliance with contract requirements on the part of the Contractor;
• Changes of assumptions, conditions, measures, designs and actual works in relation to EHS aspects; and
• Observations, concerns raised and/or decisions taken with regard to EHS management during site meetings.
Training of Contractor’s Personnel
57. The Contractor shall provide sufficient training to his own personnel to ensure that they are all aware of the relevant
aspects of these general conditions, any project EMP, and his own EHS-MP, and are able to fulfil their expected roles
and functions. Specific training should be provided to those employees that have particular responsibilities associated
with the implementation of the EHS-MP. General topics should be:
• EHS in general (working procedures);
• Emergency procedures; and
• Social and cultural aspects (raise awareness on social issues).
Cost of Compliance
58. It is expected that compliance with these conditions is already part of standard good workmanship and state of art as
generally required under this Contract. The item “Compliance with Environmental Management Conditions�? in the Bill
of Quantities covers this cost. No other payments will be made to the Contractor for compliance with any request to
avoid and/or mitigate an avoidable EHS impact.
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ANNEX XI TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN
A site-specific Traffic Management Plan for construction activities that will describe the deliveries traffic path,
pedestrian path, internal traffic path will be issued prior to commencing construction. The Traffic Management Plan
will include information on the following:
• Overview
• Traffic Management inside the Construction Site
• Traffic Management for construction delivery
• Traffic Management for pedestrian
• Any effect on existing neighbouring property traffic or access.
• Site fencing / Hoardings
The construction site will be fenced off with temporary fencing to all surrounds. Site fencing will prevent any access
from un-authorised entry to site. Construction site access is through site entry only.
• Construction site entry
The construction vehicle site entry must be indicated by the contractor and will make use of driveway access then
flowing across a vacant allotment to a paved parking area. This makes use of the existing site conditions and reduces
the impact to the adjoining facilities. All of the construction deliveries and access will be via this entry. Clear signage
will be erected outlining the construction entry. Construction pedestrian / workers access will be separated from
vehicle access by way of separate pedestrian entry from adjoining footpath. Workers will have a direct footpath access
to site amenities from pedestrian entry gate.
• Deliveries & Traffic Management
A delivery area will be located within the site compound - All material deliveries for the works will be made via the
entry/entry via the designated entry road. Vehicular movements around the building will be managed by trained traffic
management operatives. All vehicles will enter and exit the construction site in forward facing direction.
• Tower Crane
Tower crane will generally be used to unload heavy material and equipment directly from the truck. They are to be
lifted to the designated location or on to loading platform. Traffic control during loading and unloading inside the
construction site will be carried out by contractor’s representative.
• Man Materials hoist
A man and materials hoist will be used to provide safe access on the floors and the movement of smaller materials. A
safe pedestrian access will be provided to the hoist location.
The Contractor shall be required to provide appropriate information, training, instruction or supervision necessary to
protect all persons from risks to their health and safety. The Contractor must also ensure construction induction
training is provided to workers who carry out construction work.
• The Imo State RAMP will place speed limits and appropriate road signage along all Project roads;
• The Imo State RAMP will enforce speed limits for safety, air quality, and noise purposes both on the Project site
and beyond;
• All drivers should be trained by a road safety specialist; and,
• All vehicles should be properly maintained and undergo periodic safety inspections.
• Observance of speed limits by contractor’s vehicles / drivers should be part of the contractual agreement
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ANNEX XII: PHYSICAL CULTURAL RESOURCES - MANAGEMENT PLAN (PCR-
MP).
Purpose of the Physical Cultural Resources Management Plan (PCRMP)
The PCRMP is a project-specific procedure that outlines actions required to protect cultural areas and to serve as
guidelines if previously unknown heritage resources, particularly archaeological resources, are encountered during
project construction or operation.
Project Context
The proposed project will be located in Riverine areas. The ESMP mentioned that except in Mgbidi (Obana River)
the other project sites are not within archeologically or culturally significant areas.
Specifically, the potential impact of the project on Physical Cultural Resources include the following:
• Relocation of the shrine
• Killing of fish in Obana River
• Restricting the movement of worshippers
• Killing of the Boa
• Fetching of water from the Obana River on small Orie days
However, before starting the construction works, ESMP recommends that the civil contractors should be taken on a
guided tour to the site to acquaint themselves on the physical and cultural resources. The contractors need to be made
aware of the chance find procedure enabling them on specific actions to in case deified animals (Boa), burials and
any other culturally significant objects could be observed.
Scope
In case during site clearing and construction, the contractor comes across or unearths materials/objects/animals that
are considered to be of significance in terms of the fact that;
• they are culturally sensitive objects such as burials, trees or stones
• the community in the area uphold and respect them (as is the case of the Boa in Mgbidi town)
• they are of archeological importance;
Then the PCRMP should be followed:
General PCRMP
If any person discovers a physical cultural resource, such as (but not limited to) archaeological sites, deified animals,
historical sites, remains and objects, or a cemetery and/or individual graves during excavation or construction, the
following steps shall be taken:
1. Stop all works in the vicinity of the find, until a solution is found for the preservation of these artefacts, or advice
from the relevant authorities is obtained;
2. Immediately notify a foreman. The foreman will then notify the Construction Manager and the Environment
Officer (EO)/Environmental Manager (EM);
3. The knowledge of local communities is particularly important for identifying cultural heritage that may be tied
to the natural environment and not evident to outsiders. Therefore, in this case, the civil contractors should
have the presence of mind to act upon any doubtful objects that will surfaced in the excavation work.
4. Record details in Incident Report and take photos of the find;
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5. Delineate the discovered site or area; secure the site to prevent any damage or loss of removable objects. In cases
of removable antiquities or sensitive remains, a night guard shall be arranged until the responsible local
authorities take over;
6. Preliminary evaluation of the findings by archaeologists. The archaeologist must make a rapid assessment of the
site or find to determine its importance. Based on this assessment the appropriate strategy can be implemented.
The significance and importance of the findings should be assessed according to the various criteria relevant to
cultural heritage such as aesthetic, historic, scientific or research, social and economic values of the find;
7. Sites of minor significance (such as isolated or unclear features, and isolated finds) should be recorded
immediately by the archaeologist, thus causing a minimum disruption to the work schedule of the Contractor.
The results of all archaeological work must be reported to the Ministry/Agency, once completed.
8. In case of burials, the contractor should consult the Grievance Committee members and should be in touch
with the relevant family members, before they are dealt with. In consultation with the family members the
contractor should provide all necessary assistance to protect the burials in situ (by erecting a fence around
the area) or to translocate same with consent of the family members after paying compensation if required.
9. Areas to be protected on the advice of the stakeholders should be adhered to by the contractor and the project
developer. Such areas should be demarcated and specific management practices should be adopted.
10. In case of significant find the Agency/Ministry (Agency for Protection of National Heritage or
Archaeological Research Centre, hereinafter referred to as Heritage team) should be informed immediately
and in writing within 7 days from the find (ref. law on heritage protection).
11. The onsite archaeologist provides the Heritage team with photos, other information as relevant for
identification and assessment of the significance of heritage items.
12. The Ministry must investigate the fact within 2 weeks from the date of notification and provide response in
writing.
13. Decisions on how to handle the finding shall be taken by the responsible authorities. This could include
changes in the layout (such as when finding an irremovable remain of cultural or archaeological importance)
conservation, preservation, restoration and salvage;
14. Construction works could resume only after permission is granted from the responsible authorities.
15. In case no response received within the 2 weeks period mentioned above, this is considered as authorization
to proceed with suspended construction works.
One of the main requirements of the procedure is record keeping. All finds must be registered. Photolog, copies of
communication with decision making authorities, conclusions and recommendations/guidance, implementation
reports – kept.
Additional information management options for archaeological and cultural site
• Site avoidance. If the boundaries of the site have been delineated attempt must be made to redesign the
proposed development to avoid the site. (The fastest and most cost-effective management option)
• Mitigation. If it is not feasible to avoid the site through redesign, it will be necessary to sample it using data
collection program prior to its loss. This could include surface collection and/or excavation. (The most
expensive and time-consuming management option.)
• Site Protection. It may be possible to protect the site through the installation of barriers during the time of
the development and/or possibly for a longer term. This could include the erection of high visibility fencing
around the site or covering the site area with a geotextile and then capping it with fill. The exact prescription
would be site- specific.
Specific PCRMP
Tangible Cultural Heritage (Replicable heritage)
Obana shrine
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Obana shrine was regarded as a tangible cultural heritage that is replicable3. For this cultural heritage, the following
mitigation hierarchy will be applied:
• Educate the contractors and sub-contractors about the shrine or sacred site based on a previous specialist
review;
• Engage with stakeholder and members of the community to determine the shrine’s level of importance;
• Avoid shrines determined to be very important to the local community.
• Where possible, design or re-design Project components to avoid or minimize impacts to known physical
cultural heritage resources based on input from cultural heritage specialists.
• Consult with the local community if shrines considered important to the local community cannot be avoided
and offer compensation for the loss of the cultural resource or to inquire about the possibility of relocating
the resource;
• Integrate locational data from mapping survey and shrine importance information from stakeholder
engagement data into the Project’s cultural heritage GIS database.
• Minimize impacts to traditional religious observances associated with removal/relocation of sacred sites
through ongoing stakeholder engagement; and
• Solicit input from and provide information to local communities, traditional rulers, National Commission for
Museum and Monuments (NCMM), and national and international scientific community on heritage issues,
work, and concerns throughout construction and notify these groups of relevant Chance Finds as needed.
Non-replicable cultural heritage
The Boa
The Boa constrictor is regarded as a tangible non-replicable cultural heritage in Mgbidi town. For this cultural heritage,
the following mitigation hierarchy should be applied:
• stakeholder engagement to identify the Boa’s habitat, migratory route and routine;
• Gaps or buffer will be created to allow the Boa and other wildlife to cross the ROW
• Site marking/protection with barriers to restrict the movement of the Boa into project area;
• Reduced working strip to reduce the possibility of encroaching the Boa’s habitat.
• construction scheduling based on the Boa’s route and routine to avoid contact;
• consultation with chief priest and community elders on the required compensation if Boa is mistakenly killed;
• Instructions in worker’s Code of Conduct on the line of action when the Boa is seen on site;
Nonreplicable cultural heritage4 must not be removed unless all of the following conditions are met:
3Replicable cultural heritage is defined as tangible forms of cultural heritage that can themselves be
moved to another location or that can be replaced by a similar structure or natural features to which
the cultural values can be transferred by appropriate measures. Archaeological or historical sites
may be considered replicable where the particular eras and cultural values they represent are well
represented by other sites and/or structures.
4 Nonreplicable cultural heritage may relate to the social, economic, cultural, environmental, and climatic
conditions of past peoples, their evolving ecologies, adaptive strategies, and early forms of environmental
management, where the (i) cultural heritage is unique or relatively unique for the period it represents, or (ii)
cultural heritage is unique or relatively unique in linking several periods in the same site. Examples of non-
replicable cultural heritage may include an ancient city or temple, or a site unique in the period that it represents.
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There are no technically or financially feasible alternatives to removal;
• Any removal of cultural heritage must be conducted using the best available technique advised by relevant
authority and supervised by a zoologist in this case of the Boa, with inputs from the chief priest and elders.
Human Remains Management Options
The handling of human remains believed to be archaeological in nature requires communication according to the same
procedure described above.
There are two possible courses of action:
• Avoid. The development project is redesigned to completely avoid the found remains. An assessment should
be made as to whether the remains may be affected by residual or accumulative impacts associated with the
development, and properly addressed by a comprehensive management plan.
• Exhume. Exhumation of the remains in a manner considered appropriate by decision makers. This will
involve the predetermination of a site suitable for the reburial of the remains. Certain ceremonies or
procedures may need to be followed before development activities can recommence in the area of the
discovery.
Intangible Cultural heritage
Restriction on Fishing and fetching water from Obana River on Small Orie days
• educational, awareness-raising and information programmes, aimed at the general public, in particular
construction workers from other communities
• identify and define the various elements of this intangible cultural heritage (fetching water on small orie day
and fishing) with the participation of communities and relevant non-governmental organizations.
• consultation with chief priest and community elders on the required compensation if fish is mistakenly killed
or water is fetched on small Orie day;
• adopt a general policy of respect aimed at promoting the function of these intangible cultural heritages and
at integrating the safeguarding of such heritage into project planning programmes;
• Instructions in worker’s Code of Conduct on the line of action when the fish is mistakenly killed; and
• designate or establish one or more competent bodies for the safeguarding of these intangible cultural
heritages;
EMERGENCY CONTACTS Ministry of Information and Culture
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ANNEX XIII: ANALYSIS OF THE BIO-PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Soil Air Surface Water
S/N Name of LOT 1
Priority Site Total
Ph Cond SO2 NO2 VOC H2S CO CO2 Air Temp Noise pH Cond DO Res Colour Odour Temp
Nitrogen
Agbata-
1 Umuigwe Na 6.54 15,253 1,612 <0.01 0.01 0.104 <0.01 0.2 0.01 32.7 43.2 7.15 554 6.92 5.76 Clear Odourless 31.3
Uzoagba
Okwu-
2 6.61 16,218 1,810 <0.01 0.02 0.145 <0.01 0.2 0.01 32.0 44.0 7.23 558 5.71 3.96 Clear Odourless 30.4
Umuonohor
Orie Mbieri-
3 Umuomumumbi 6.09 16,863 1,720 <0.01 0.01 0.101 <0.01 0.1 0.01 30.5 39.4 6.75 541 2.53 4.37 Clear Odourless 31.7
eri
Ekwe-
4 7.65 16,331 2,220 <0.01 0.01 0.131 <0.01 0.1 0.01 31.1 50.4 6.82 476 3.39 4.21 Clear Odourless 31.2
Okwuodor
Umuduruemgha
5 7.77 16,265 1,865 <0.01 0.01 0.104 <0.01 0.0 0.01 30.5 38.5 7.51 589 5.42 3.54 Clear Odourless 31.9
ra-Okpala Anara
Umuihim
Autonomous
6 7.67 16,183 1,432 <0.01 0.02 0.125 <0.01 0.0 0.01 30.7 45.2 6.93 490 4.47 5.78 Clear Odourless 31.7
Community –
Umukaku
Umulogho-
7 7.89 15,341 1,211 <0.01 0.01 0.111 <0.01 0.1 0.01 30.9 47.8 7.22 471 5.76 4.72 Clear Odourless 30.6
Okwuohia
LOT 2
Uzurunamu-
1 7.91 15,421 1,198 <0.01 0.02 0.141 <0.01 0.0 0.01 31.3 43.2 7.23 540 5.22 4.37 Clear Odourless 30.9
Okwudo Mgbidi
Akama-Nansa-
2 6.09 15,239 1,211 <0.01 0.00 0.133 <0.01 0.0 0.01 31.2 43.5 7.43 556 5.43 4.80 Clear Odourless 30.3
Akwa Ihedi
3 Igbee-Amaruru 7.68 15,538 1,120 <0.01 0.00 0.123 <0.01 0.1 0.01 30.5 49.3 7.50 532 3.47 3.35 Clear Odourless 30.6
Ndiuche-Izuogu
4 6.99 16,290 1,112 <0.01 0.02 0.125 <0.01 0.0 0.01 31.3 42.1 7.01 454 3.28 5.65 Clear Odourless 31.1
Uri
Obinugwu-
5 6.53 16,439 1,210 <0.01 0.01 0.154 <0.01 0.1 0.01 31.7 38.5 6.72 541 5.24 4.55 Clear Odourless 31.3
Umueshi-Okwa
Dikenafai-Abba
6 6.59 16,300 1,325 <0.01 0.01 0.130 <0.01 0.2 0.01 31.9 41.2 6.99 498 5.12 4.51 Clear Odourless 30.4
Nwagele
Dimagu-
7 6.94 16,750 1,614 <0.01 0.00 0.152 <0.01 0.2 0.01 30.8 47.8 6.57 401 5.76 4.21 Clear Odourless 31.8
Nkwere
LOT 3
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Umueziogwu-
Uzoagba-
1 6.59 15,950 1,512 <0.01 0.01 0.101 <0.01 0.0 0.01 30.1 38.5 6.65 534 6.65 4.52 Clear Odourless 32.1
Okitankwo-
Umunahu
Umuebee-
2 7.92 16,301 1,810 <0.01 0.01 0.121 <0.01 0.0 0.01 30.5 41.2 7.11 403 5.90 4.67 Clear Odourless 31.3
Umuhu
3 Ugbele-Bsc 6.76 16,458 1,720 <0.01 0.01 0.114 <0.01 0.1 0.01 31.3 39.4 7.79 520 2.87 3.44 Clear Odourless 31.6
Amugu-
4 7.61 16,109 1,720 <0.01 0.01 0.105 <0.01 0.0 0.01 30.7 40.4 6.67 450 4.66 4.87 Clear Odourless 30.9
Umulebe
LOT 4
Ndikpa
1 6.90 16,340 1,112 <0.01 0.01 0.121 <0.01 0.0 0.01 30.5 41.1 6.76 601 6.11 4.65 Clear Odourless 30.9
Umucheke-Okiu
Ukolu-
2 6.64 16,180 1,715 <0.01 0.02 0.138 <0.01 0.0 0.01 28.6 42.3 7.87 579 5.43 4.11 Clear Odourless 31.7
Umucheke
Umunaa-Uhi
3 7.79 16,341 1,890 <0.01 0.01 0.137 <0.01 0.1 0.01 31.2 38.7 7.45 523 4.76 4.94 Clear Odourless 31.6
Owerre-Okwe
Umuokpara
4 Ofeiyi- 6.78 16,280 1,437 <0.01 0.01 0.112 <0.01 0.0 0.01 30.9 45.2 7.05 411 3.39 5.27 Clear Odourless 30.6
Umuoleche
Amano-
5 7.05 16,653 1,202 <0.01 0.02 0.123 <0.01 0.1 0.01 32.2 38.5 7.11 689 4.54 3.56 Clear Odourless 31.2
Umukogwu
0.04-
FMEnv Limits N/S N/S N/S 0.1 N/S N/S 10 N/S N/S 90 6.5-8.5 1000 N/S N/S Clear Odourless >45
0.06
Source: Fieldwork, 2019
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ANNEX XIV PROJECT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) PLAN
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Every project poses its HSE risks. This plan was necessitated to meet up with OHS standards and to achieve the objectives set for the
proposed project. The project team shall undertake to ensure high performance standards and conformity with contract requirements
by managing the works in a systematic and thorough manner.
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Purpose The purpose of this document is to describe the Project Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) plan for the proposed
bridge reconstruction and the specific management controls, risk control systems and workplace precautions required to ensure
compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Laws and Standards.
2.2 HSE Objectives
The Objectives for this plan are to:
• Adopt a positive Health & Safety Culture.
• Adopt the principles of prevention to avoid risk.
• Complete the project without incident (Zero fatalities, Zero Lost Time Injury (LTI) or occupational illness).
2.3 Scope of Work
The Project Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) plan covers the scope of works defined in the contract. This includes
Preconstruction, Construction, Operation & Maintenance and Decommissioning phases.
2.4 Policy Statement In addition to the existing HSE policy, other policies shall be developed which includes:
• Substance Abuse Policy – Prohibiting the consumption or possession of narcotics, drugs, alcohol and other banned
substances
• Emergency Response Policy – Stating commitment to ensure adequate resources and arrangement are in place in the case
an emergency.
• Community Affairs Policy – Stating commitment to foster healthy relationships with communities through observance of
the highest standard of conduct.
• Road Safety Policy–Stating commitment to complying with Road Traffic regulations and continuously improving its road
safety performance by implementing a Road Safety Management Plan (RSMP)
3.0 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Involvement of all in implementing, maintaining and continually improving OHS processes is the key to successful completion and
achievement of quality objectives set by the management. All project personnel shall therefore be required to be familiar with the
content of this OHS plan and shall participate in implementing, maintaining and improving the management system. It is the
responsibility of the project manager and all key personnel to ensure that the requirements for quality are fulfilled for works under
their responsibility. All new staff and staff who are given new responsibilities are to be inducted into the requirements set out in this
plan in general and into their function and responsibilities in particular.
3.1 Project Manager Responsibilities
• Set good example in HSE issues.
• Ensure the availability of resources essential to establish, implement, maintain and improve the OHS Management
System.
• Define, document and communicate roles, allocate responsibilities and accountabilities, delegating authorities, to
facilitate effective OHS management.
• Ensure that all of the activities undertaken in the Project conform to Nigerian legislation, client requirements or
international standards when applicable.
• Review objectives achievements throughout the year.
3.2 Project Supervisors Responsibilities
• Enforcing all phases of the established HSE plan.
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• Set good example in HSE issues.
• Preparing Job Hazard Analysis when required.
• Ensuring the safety of all workers associated with the site.
• Conducting HSE inspections.
• Ensuring workers are competent for their allocated tasks.
• Attending and participating in HSE meetings.
• Participating in accident investigations.
3.3 HSE Manager/Supervisor Responsibilities
• Prepare relevant OHS documentation and procedures.
• Monitor the efficient implementation of OHS requirements.
• Participate and organize the OHS risk assessments.
• Advise management of compliance and of conditions requiring attention.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections.
• Make thorough analysis of statistical data and inspections; delineates problem areas; and makes recommendation for
solutions.
• Take part in the review of all OHS incidents and assist in investigating incident.
• Monitor the efficient implementation of the Project’s OHS requirements.
• Organize the Project’s OHS risk assessment exercises.
• Check on the use of all types of personal protective equipment specifies the use of appropriate PPE for the various work
activities. Evaluates their effectiveness and suggests improvements where indicated .
3.4 HSE Advisor Responsibilities
• Check on the use of all types of personal protective equipment specifies the use of appropriate PPE for the various work
activities. Evaluates their effectiveness and suggests improvements.
• Conduct independent inspections to observe conformance with established OHS Plan and determines the effectiveness of
individual elements of the plan (pre-task briefing, weekly toolbox talk, etc)
• Establish contact with Subcontractors with the objective of maintaining good relations and coordination of accident
prevention activities and compliance with the established OHS plan. • Correct unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
• Deliver HSE induction/orientation course to all employees, including subcontractors. • Deliver HSE awareness course and
toolbox talk. • Advise employees on OHS matters.
3.5 All employees Responsibilities
• Take all reasonable and practical steps to care for their own health and safety and avoid affecting the health and safety of
coworkers and the general public.
• Follow all instructions and use the equipment properly
• Not interfere with any safety arrangements.
• Report any circumstances which may not comply with the project’s OHS management system.
4.0 Competency
All personnel required to operate or work with any equipment or machine must be competent, be tested for each equipment that
he/she shall be operating. All personnel who as part of their profession require licensing or certification must obtain the necessary
certification before he/she shall be allowed to work on the site.
5.0 Fitness
All personnel working on site shall be required to be certified medically fit to do so by an approved medical facility or Medical
Doctor (pre-employment medical examination)
6.0 HSE Training
6.1 Induction/Orientation
Every new or rehired employee and Subcontractors employees must undergo mandatory OHS orientation / induction. The purpose of
the Induction is to educate workers and make them aware of the major potential hazards he or she shall come into contact with while
working on the site; also, it is one more opportunity to stress the importance of HSE being the first priority in the operations. The
content of the HSE orientation / induction shall cover the following subjects:
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• Site safety rules.
• Personnel protective equipment requirements (PPE).
• Environmental sensitivity and protection.
• Preparation and planning of the job (Daily Pre-task talk).
• Emergency plan and muster points.
6.2 Project Specific HSE Training
In addition to the HSE orientation /induction, there shall be specific site HSE trainings which shall cover the following topics:
• Manual handling.
• Electrical Safety
• Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response
• Work at height training • First Aid training (for site First Aiders)
• Lifting and Rigging
• Safe Driving techniques (for drivers)
7.0 Hazard identification & HSE risk assessment
7.1 Project HSE Risk Assessment
The project HSE risk assessment shall be developed and recorded. The P roject’s HSE risk assessment shall be conducted by a team
consisting of HSE Manager/ Supervisor and technical managers/supervisors. It must be approved by the Project manager.
7.2 Fire Risk Assessment
A fire risk assessment shall be developed and recorded. A fire safety plan shall be in place in the site.
7.3 Job Hazard Analysis
Job hazard analysis is required when the hazards and risks associated with a specific task is to be identified so as to implement
control measures. The HSE department together with the technical managers/supervisors shall develop a job hazard analysis when
applicable.
8.0 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
Emergency procedures and evacuation plan shall be developed by the HSE Department and displayed on the notice board. These
procedures shall be communicated to all staff. Also, each section/department shall have at least a trained first aider at all times.
9.0 HSE IMPLEMENTATION AND PERFORMANCE MONITORING
9.1 HSE Meetings HSE management meetings shall be held once a month. The meeting is to help identify safety problems, develop
solutions, review incident reports, provide training and evaluate the effectiveness of our safety program. Some of the meetings shall
be:
• Project/Site Management HSE Meeting for management and supervision (Monthly).
• Tool box talk meetings for all workforce (Weekly).
• Pre-task briefing for all workforces (Daily).
• Special situation meeting (As required).
9.2 HSE Reporting
All incidents and illnesses must be reported to site supervisor after which investigation shall commence and recorded so that appropriate
corrective actions shall be implemented to prevent any re-occurrence and report findings shall be forwarded to management for review.
Reporting requirements shall include notification of incident, investigation report, and monthly report. Notification of Incident form
shall be developed which shall be filled and submitted to HSE department for investigation.
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9.3 HSE Inspection and Audits
For continual improvement of HSE management system, HSE inspection and audit shall be conducted. An inspection checklist shall
be developed. This is to ensure that the HSE management system is being adhered to. The inspection shall be conducted by the HSE
department together with site management.
9.4 Corrective and Preventive Actions and Non-Conformities
During the cause of inspections, concerns raised shall be addressed and closed out. It is expected that in a period of two weeks, a
close out inspection shall take place to verify that the corrective actions have been closed.
10.0 Project HSE Rules
The project HSE rules shall be developed and supervision shall develop specific rules and procedures when necessary. The following
site rules shall be implemented at all times. The Site Manager shall draw these rules to the attention of their own workmen or staff.
All sub-contractors must ensure that these rules are drawn to the attention of their workmen and staff. The Principal Contractor may
implement additional site rules during the contract programme. Any such additional rules shall be notified to all personnel engaged
on the project prior to their implementation. The HSE rules shall include but not limited to:
1. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn at all times.
2. All instructions issued by the Site Manager regarding the storage, handling or cleaning of materials, plant and equipment
must be followed.
3. All vehicles must be parked in the designated areas.
4. Any workman suffering from a medical condition that might affect his work and/or that could require specific Medical
treatment must inform the supervisor before commencing work.
5. All site tools shall either be battery operated or 110 volts.
6. No one shall be permitted on site if it is believed that they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
7. Vehicles must not reverse without a banksman in attendance.
8. All visitors to site must undergo a site-specific induction and operative Identity badges must be worn at all times.
9. All excavations must be secured.
10. Smoking and eating shall only be permitted in the designated area. This area shall be identified during induction.
11. All food and drink vendors on site shall be registered.
12. The variant of food and drink to be sold in the sites must be approved by the HSE officer
13. No hot works operations are permitted without a hot work permit in place.
14. There shall be no radios or other music playing devices on site.
15. Good housekeeping practices to be adopted.
16. Compliance with all Ethical Power Permit to Work systems
17. The site keyed access procedure must be strictly adhered to.
18. All Contractors must comply with Site Health & Safety Guidelines / Site Safety Method Statement
19. No untrained worker shall be permitted to operate heavy machineries.
11.0 SAFE WORK PRACTICES
Implementing safe work practices is one of the keys to achieving our HSE objectives and some of these safe work practices include:
11.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The basic PPE required for the project shall be Safety Glasses, Safety Boots, Hand Gloves, Hard Hat and Coverall. Any other PPE
shall be used as applicable. Management is responsible for the provision of PPE and usage shall be enforced at all time. PPE shall be
provided in circumstances where exposure to hazards cannot be avoided by other means or to supplement existing control measures
identified by a risk assessment. An assessment shall be made to ensure that the PPE is suitable for purpose and is appropriate to the
risk involved. Information, instruction & training shall be given to all employees on safe use, maintenance and storage of PPE.
Employees shall, in accordance with instructions given, make full use of all PPE provided and maintain it in a serviceable condition
and report its loss or defect immediately to the maintenance department where it shall be replaced. PPE shall be replaced when it is no
longer serviceable and returned on a new for old basis. Employees shall sign to state that they have received PPE when issued.
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12.0 WELFARE FACILITIES
The provision of welfare facilities on the site shall be communicated to all operatives at site induction. A cleaning regime shall be
implemented and maintained for the duration of the construction phase to ensure the site welfare facilities remain in a clean and tidy
condition.
• If mains drinking water becomes unavailable during the construction phase bottled water shall be brought to site for all
operatives for the necessary period.
• All food and drink vendors on site shall be registered.
• The HSE officer will ensure that only approved vendors are allowed to sell food.
• The variant of food and drink to be sold on the sites must be approved by the HSE officer
• Access to the site should be restricted to avoid sale of contraband on site
• Smoking and eating shall only be permitted in the designated area. This area shall be identified during induction.
13.0 SIGNAGE
Adequate provision for warning and directional signs shall be made.
14.0 PROJECT HSE PROCEDURES OHS procedures shall be developed. Project activities shall generally be controlled in
accordance with OHS Procedures. These procedures shall include:
• Lifting and Rigging Procedure
• HSE Reporting Procedure
• Working at Height Procedure.
• Emergency Procedure.
ANNEX XV BORROW PIT REMEDIATION PLAN
(A) Siting
Specific locations of borrow areas to be used will be identified by contractor based on the recommendations of the ESIA report. In
case the contractor or the contractor wants to open any new borrow areas other than mentioned in this report, and then the selection
and recommendations for borrow areas will be based on environmental as well as civil engineering considerations.
Certain precautions have to be taken to restrict unauthorised borrowing by the contractor and the contractor. No borrow area shall be
opened without permission of the Engineer.
Table 1: Probable Borrow Area along the Project Corridor
Site identification Approximate Quantity (Cum)
Name Offset Available Surrounding
Sample Materia Nearest from
of Land / Land / Remarks
no. l type Chainage Left / nearest Length Breadth Depth Total
Village Right (m) (m) (m) (Cum) Terrain Terrain
(Km.) Chainage
(m)
(B) Criteria for Evaluation of Borrow Areas
i. Existing land use (Agricultural / Barren / Scrub / grazing / any other type)
ii. Vegetation / trees to be removed
iii. Erosion/degradation potential
iv. Distance and name of the nearest settlement
v. Distance from the nearest surface water body
vi. Drainage pattern of the area
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vii. Distance of the nearest Reserve Forest (if any)
viii. Distance of the nearest Sacred Tree (if any)
ix. Distance from the nearest school / hospital / primary health centre
x. Daily / Occasional use of borrow area by the community
xi. Any schemes or avenues for generation of income for adjoining community
(C) Documentation of Borrow Pit
The contractor must ensure that following data based must be documented for each identified borrow areas that provide the basis of
the redevelopment plan.
• Chainage along with offset distance
• Area (in Sq m)
• Type of Access/width from carriageway
• Soil Type
• Slope / Drainage Characteristics
• Water Table of the area or identify from nearest well etc/ask people
• Existing Land-use such as barren/agricultural/grazing land
• Location/Name/Population of Nearest Settlement/Community & distance from Borrow Area/Type and characteristics of
settlement
• Daily / occasional use of the Borrow Area by the community, if any
• Identification of any other community facility in the vicinity of the borrow pit
(D) Guidelines for Stripping, Stocking, Preservation of Top Soil
During the excavation of the borrowing material contractor must ensure that the topsoil from all areas of cutting and all areas to be
permanently covered shall be stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles. At least 10% of the temporarily
acquired area shall be earmarked for storing topsoil. The stockpile shall be designed such that the slope does not exceed 1:2 (vertical
to horizontal), and the height of the pile is restricted to 2m.
(E) Guidelines for Enhancement
As far as possible borrow area selected for enhancement shall be on government / community land in the vicinity of settlement. The
contractor must ensure that any enhancement design proposed should be workable, maintenance free and preferably worked out in
consultation with the community and proposed enhancement materials should be locally available. The borrow area can be
developed either of the following:
Vegetative Cover:
• Vegetative cover must be established on all affected land.
• Topsoil must be placed, seeded, and mulched within 30 days of final grading if it is within a current growing season or within
30 days of the start of the next growing season.
• Vegetative material used in reclamation must consist of grasses, legumes, herbaceous, or woody plants or a mixture thereof.
• Plant material must be planted during the first growing season following the reclamation phase.
• Selection and use of vegetative cover must take into account soil and site characteristics such as drainage, pH, nutrient
availability, and climate to ensure permanent growth.
• The vegetative cover is acceptable if within one growing season of seeding:
• The planting of trees and shrubs results in a permanent stand, or regeneration and succession rate, sufficient to assure a 75%
survival rate;
• The planting results in 90% ground coverage.
• The site shall be inspected when the planting is completed and again at one year to ensure compliance with the reclamation plan.
Certificate of Completion of Reclamation
• Contractors have to obtained certificate of satisfaction from the landowner and submit it to the Engineer before final payment is
to done.
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(F) Drawings to be Prepared
• The contractor has to prepared the drawings showing both cross-section as well as plan of the identified borrow areas
incorporating following inputs:
• Contours if any, depth if any
• Location of trees, height, foliage spread and afternoon shaded area on ground
• Any other existing details at the road / property interface such as signage/railing/etc.
• Details of immediate surrounding for at least 5m on either side.
(G) Photographs to be Include
The contractor must ensure that photographs are to be taken before and after the excavation of borrow materials and also after the
implementation of redevelopment plan, incorporating the following:
• Overall View from access side
• Any other community resource in the vicinity
• All spots to be detailed such as access to borrow pit /cluster of existing trees etc.
(H) OUTPUTS
The contractor must ensure based on the above-mentioned guidelines following outcomes must be evolved:
• Working plan
• Cross Section
• Longitudinal Section/Elevation of Site
• Details of all proposed Enhancements including signage etc.
• BoQ
ANNEX XVI WORKERS’ SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN
(A) SITING
The contractor based on the following guidelines shall identify the location of the construction site. The construction site shall be
located:
▪ The construction camps will be located at least 500 m away from habitations at identified sites. The living accommodation and
ancillary facilities for labour shall be erected and maintained to standards and scales approved by the resident engineer.
▪ On non-agricultural lands, as far as possible
▪ Not within 1000m of either side of locations of Forest areas.
▪ All sites used for camps must be adequately drained. They must not be subject to periodic flooding, nor located within 300 feet
of pools, sink holes or other surface collections of water unless such water surface can be subjected to mosquito control
measures.
▪ The camps must be located such that the drainage from and through the camps will not endanger any domestic or public water
supply.
▪ All sites must be graded, ditched and rendered free from depressions such that water may get stagnant and become a nuisance.
(B) LAYOUT
A conceptual layout of a typical construction site has been presented in Figure A. The Contractor during the progress of work will
provide, erect and maintain necessary (temporary) living accommodation and ancillary facilities for labour to standards and scales
approved by the engineer. All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated
water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. Safe drinking water should be provided to the dwellers of the construction camps.
Adequate washing and bathing places shall be provided, and kept in clean and drained condition. Construction camps are to be sited
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away from vulnerable people and adequate health care is to be provided for the work force.
Sanitation Facilities: Construction camps shall be provided sanitary latrines and urinals. Sewerage drains should be provided for the
flow of used water outside the camp. Drains and ditches should be treated with bleaching powder on a regular basis. The sewage
system for the camp must be properly designed, built and operated so that no health hazard occurs and no pollution to the air, ground
or adjacent watercourses takes place. Compliance with the relevant legislation must be strictly adhered to. Garbage bins must be
provided in the camp and regularly emptied and the garbage disposed off in a hygienic manner
Shelter at Workplace: At every workplace, there shall be provided free of cost, four suitable shelters, two for meals and two others for
rest, separately for use of men and women labourers. The height of shelter shall not be less than 3m from floor level to lowest part of
the roof. Sheds shall be kept clean and the space provided shall be on the basis of at least 0.5m 2 per head.
Canteen Facilities: A cooked food canteen on a moderate scale shall be provided for the benefit of workers wherever it is considered
necessary. The contractor shall conform generally to sanitary requirements of local medical, health and municipal authorities and at
all times adopt such precautions as may be necessary to prevent soil pollution of the site.
First aid facilities: At every workplace, a readily available first-aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials
and appliances will be provided as per the Factory Rules. Workplaces remote and far away from regular hospitals will have indoor
health units with one bed for every 250 workers. Suitable transport will be provided to facilitate taking injured and ill persons to the
nearest hospital. At every workplace an ambulance room containing the prescribed equipment and nursing staff will be provided.
Health Care Facilities: Health problems of the workers should be taken care of by providing basic health care facilities through health
centres temporarily set up for the construction camp. The health centre should have at least a doctor, nurses, duty staff, medicines and
minimum medical facilities to tackle first-aid requirements or minor accidental cases, linkage with nearest higher order hospital to
refer patients of major illnesses or critical cases.
The health centre should have MCW (Mother and Child Welfare) units for treating mothers and children in the camp. Apart from this,
the health centre should provide with regular vaccinations required for children.
ANNEX XVII WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
S/N Potential Source Waste Type Waste Streams Management
A PRECONSTRUCTION
1 Movement of vehicles on Emission COx, SOx, NOx, CO, Dust Use water suppression to prevent dust emission Maintain
unpaved surface and engine vehicles and machineries to reduce emission Maintain low
exhaust speed to reduce dust and gaseous emission Allow aerial
dispersal over a large area.
2 Site Clearing and Non-Hazardous Vegetal Waste Vegetal waste shall be supplied to farmers for use as
Installation of temporary compost.
workers camp and offices Woody vegetal shall be supplied to host communities for
and workshops domestic uses including as fuel wood for cooking.
Segregated and stored on site to be collected at least once a
Industrial Waste: Metal scraps,
packaging waste
facilities.
3 Workers’ camp Domestic and Food remnant, kitchen wastes. To be transferred to locals for use as compost and animal
Sanitary Food packaging etc feed.
Plastic and other packaging to be recycled through licensed
recycling third parties.
Domestic Sewage Temporary stored and transferred to licensed carrier for
disposal
B CONSTRUCTION
1 Movement of vehicles on Emission COx, SOx, NOx, CO, Dust See A1
unpaved surface and engine
exhaust
2 Civil works Non-Hazardous Spoils Reuse spoils as fill materials as much as possible
/Industrial Waste Packaging and Dunnage Segregated and kept securely in closed containers on site. To
such as scrap wood, scrap be transferred to approved recycling third parties for
metal, steel, glass, plastic, paper reuse/recycling.
and cardboard empty metal Non-recyclables to be removed by approved waste contractor
containers , excess concrete, for onward disposal at approved sites.
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broken equipment, or
components To be transferred to locals for use as compost and animal
Workers’ camp/offices Domestic-type waste: feed.
wastepaper and food scraps,
metal cans recycling third parties.
3 Civil Works Hazardous Solid Wastes: used batteries, Store on site in closed containers with secondary containment and
Waste chemical containers, concrete etc transferred to a registered waste contractor with off-site permitted
hazardous waste treatment storage, or disposal
Liquid Waste: spent lubricating facilities
oils, hydraulic fluids, brake fluids,
battery electrolyte, and dielectric
1. ANNEX XVIII: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCREENING FOR IMO STATE RAMP2 RIVER CROSSINGS
B General Information/Project Brief
Agbata-Umuigwe Na Uzoagba /3(3m x
1. Name of Project 3.5m)
2. Location of Hydraulic Structures See Final Prioritization Report
3. Dimensions of Hydraulic Structures 3(3m x 3.5m)
B. SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No N/A Remarks
Project Location
1. What is the nearest habitation? Name type of premises House
2. Approximate distance to the nearest premises 300m
3. Is the proposed road on a slope? X
4. Adjacent to or within any Environmentally Sensitive Area
4.1: Protected Area X
4.2: Wetland/Floodplains X
4.3: Buffer Zone of Protected Area X
4.4: Special Area for Protecting Biodiversity X
4.5: Bay/Lagoon X
4.6: Rivers/Waterways/Canals X
4.7: Coastal Zone X
5. Affect to Natural Biological Environment
5.1: Wildlife Habitat X
5.2: Ecology of Fisheries X
5.3: Threatened and Endangered Species X
5.4: Trees on Proposed Road RoW X
6. Adjacent to or Within any Historic Culturally Important Site X
7. Any Health Centre in the Community? X
Name of Place Location (Chainage) Existing conditions, problems and causes of problems: Potential problem from road works:
Villages along Villages along the Dust and noise from construction activities may affect health of community and Dust and noise from construction activities may not
the route route health centre patients- affect health of community and health centre patients
8. Any Displacement/Resettlement of Activities? Compensation Issues? X
9. Economics and Environment (List) X
9.1: Might the proposed activity cause elimination or relocation X
9.2: Might the activity cause generation of employment? X
9.3: Might the activity cause reduction in employment? X
9.4: Might the proposed activity cause generation of social conflicts? X
10. General (Positive Impacts). Will the project create:
10.1: Create job opportunities to support the enhancement of living standard of the community X
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10.2: Contribute to poverty reduction in the project areas X
10.3: Contribute to sustainable development X
11. Soil and Water Resources
11.1: Surface Water Hydrology X
11.2: Surface Water Quality X
11.3: Ground Water Quality X
11.4: Soil Erosion X
11.5: Geology X
11.6: Climate X
12. Environmental Hazard or Pollution Threat
12.1: Might the activity cause an increase or probability of increase of Environmental hazard X
12.2: Might the activity be susceptible to environmental hazard due its location X
12.3: Might the activity affect the quality of water resources within, adjacent to or near the project area X
12.4: Might the activity result in a deleterious effect on the quality of any water resources/watershed area X
13. Resources Conservation and Use
13.1: Might the activity affect commercial fisheries or aquaculture resources or production X
13.1: Might the activity affect cultural activities and/or resources X
14. Air Quality and Atmospheric Environment
14.1: If the activity results in the generation of dust, will it affect the project area, immediate adjacent areas? Who readily? X
14.2: If the activity results in the generation of noise, will it affect the project area, immediate adjacent areas? Who readily? X
15. Community Facilities/Services/Open Spaces/Recreations
15.1: Might the proposed activity result in change in community facilities, services or institutions? X
15.2: Might any impacts to existing community structures/business enterprises or housing? X
15.3: Will the activity result in impact to lifestyle values system? X
15.4: Might any site/open space/use of access or recreation areas significance be affected? X
16. Visual Resources/Aesthetics of the Site
16.1: Might the activity cause a change in the visual character in or near the area through alteration? X
16.2: Might the activity affect views or access to views of natural or cultural landscape features? X
16.3: Might the activity introduce new materials, colours and forms to the immediate landscape? X
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ANNEX XIX RAP SCREENING REPORT FOR RIVER CROSSINGS
a) Project Right of Way (ROW)
The FPMU and the SPIU gave the defined ROW as 8m width for the road approach which is 100 meters to the River
crossings on both sides. An additional 2m was provided to enable maneuverability of heavy plant and equipment,
during RCs construction/rehabilitation. Thus, ROW is 10m for the RCs and 8m for the approach roads.
b) Identification of Project Affected Persons (PAPs)
The approach to be used identifying the PAPs, adopted the following outline:
• Community sensitization to enlighten the public of the proposed project and the RAP exercise
• On the field assessment with the community members to determine the project’s ROW and assets to be
affected;
• An inventory and categorization of the PAPs and assets to be affected
c) Potential Impacts
This section outlines the potential negative impacts that are anticipated and will be associated with the construction
of River Crossings. The impacts will be related to activities carried out during construction, commissioning,
operations, maintenance and decommissioning phases. This is outlined in the Table below and discussed in subsequent
sections. Some photos of the priority sites can be found in the appendix.
RAP Screening Result
S/N Name of Priority Site LGA RAP? Reason No of PAP
Lot 1
1 Agbata-Umuigwe Na Uzoagba Ikeduru/Mbatoli No Existing road N/A
2 Okwu-Umuonohor Ikeduru/Mbatoli No Existing road N/A
3 Orie Mbieri-Umuomumumbieri Ikeduru/Mbatoli No Existing road N/A
4 Ekwe-Okwuodor Njaba/Isu/Nkwere/Nwangele No Existing road N/A
5 Umuduruemghara-Okpala Anara Isiala Mbano/Ehime Mbano No Existing road N/A
6 Umuihim Autonomous Isiala Mbano/Ehime Mbano No Existing road N/A
Community – Umukaku
7 Umulogho-Okwuohia Aniri/Agwu Yes Economic trees and cultural 4
area
Lot 2
1 Uzurunamu-Okwudo Mgbidi Oru East/Oru West/Orsu Yes Economic trees and cultural 4
area
2 Akama-Nansa-Akwa Ihedi Orsu Yes Economic trees 1
3 Igbee-Amaruru Orsu Yes Economic trees 2
4 Ndiuche-Izuogu Uri Ideato North/South Yes Economic trees 2
5 Obinugwu-Umueshi-Okwa Ideato North/South Yes Economic trees 1
6 Dikenafai-Abba Nwagele Ideato North/South No Economic trees and oil 1
processing plant
7 Dimagu-Nkwere Ideato North/South Yes Economic trees and 1
farmland
Lot 3
1 Umueziogwu-Uzoagba- Owerri East/West Yes Economic trees 1
Okitankwo-Umunahu
2 Umuebee-Umuhu Owerri East/West Yes Economic trees 3
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3 Ugbele-Bsc Ideato South No Existing road N/A
4 Amagu-Umulebe Ideato South Yes Economic trees and cultural 3
area
Lot 4
1 Ndikpa Umucheke-Okiu Onuimo No Existing road N/A
2 Ukolu-Umucheke Onuimo No Existing road N/A
3 Umunaa-Uhi Owerre-Okwe Onuimo No Existing road N/A
4 Umuokpara Ofeiyi-Umuoleche Okigwe Yes Economic trees and 6
farmland
5 Amano-Umukogwu Okigwe Yes Economic trees and 1
farmland
Total 30
As shown in the table, resettlement will be required in 12 priority sites as the proposed project will lead to the removal
of economic trees and farmlands and impact on cultural areas in these sites. This project affects 30 people, thus, a
Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) is required.
d) Impact on Shrine and Cultural Areas
Impact on shrines and cultural areas are envisaged in one priority site. This is a community where the River is
worshipped. The priority site and the River name is outlined in the table below
Impact on shrines and cultural areas
S/N Priority site LGA Name of River No of PAP
1 Uzurunamu-Okwudo Mgbidi Oru East/Oru West/Orsu Obana 1
Total 1
e) Land take
The project will not involve significant land acquisition because the reconstruction of drainage, culvert and road
approaches will be carried out on the existing road in the project area of influence. However, minimal land acquisition
will be required in three priority sites without existing motorable roads
Land Take
S/N Priority site LGA No of PAP
1 Umuokpara Ofeiyi-Umuoleche Okigwe 1
2 Igbee-Amaruru Orsu 1
3 Umueziogwu-Uzoagba-Okitankwo-Umunahu Owerri East/West 1
Total 3
f) Impact on Livelihood
The proposed project will lead to the removal of economic trees in the twelve (12) priority sites. The affected
economic trees include bamboo, oil palm among others. Farmlands and sand mining activities will also be affected
in three sites as shown in the table below
Impact on Livelihood
S/N Name of Priority Site LGA Farmland Sand mining Economic trees
Lot 1
1 Umulogho-Okwuohia Aniri/Agwu - 1
Lot 2
2 Uzurunamu-Okwudo Mgbidi Oru East/Oru West/Orsu 1
3 Akama-Nansa-Akwa Ihedi Orsu -
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4 Igbee-Amaruru Orsu 1
5 Ndiuche-Izuogu Uri Ideato North/South -
6 Obinugwu-Umueshi-Okwa Ideato North/South -
7 Dimagu-Nkwere Ideato North/South -
Lot 3
8 Umueziogwu-Uzoagba-Okitankwo- Owerri East/West -
Umunahu
9 Umuebee-Umuhu Owerri East/West -
10 Amagu-Umulebe Ideato South -
Lot 4
11 Umuokpara Ofeiyi-Umuoleche Okigwe 1
12 Amano-Umukogwu Okigwe -
Total 3
g) Recommendations
Based on the above screening results and with the identified potential negative impacts, efforts should be made in line
with the policy of the project RPF to reduce/avoid impacts as follows:
• Consultation with the community leaders and village priests on the customary rights to be performed before
work can be carried out across the Rivers in question
• To alter alignments and technical designs to avoid displacement as much as possible within the ROW
• Application of appropriate technology to reduce impact on structures through vibrations
• Precise scheduling of construction to secure access to community members and transporters
• Pre-construction street meetings and adequate notification
• Hands on social monitoring and supervision
• Alternative diversionary routes/access bridge will be created during the construction phase.
• The public will receive prior notification of temporary disruptions to access and be agreed with the PIU &
Contractor.
• Prior to commencing work, the Contractor will prepare a Traffic Management Plan which will detail how
traffic delays, the occasional need for temporary road closure and the use of diversionary routes will be
managed as much as possible through sensitization and awareness campaign of the communities residing
along the corridor of roads under construction.
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ANNEX XX PICTURE OF BOA
Boa constrictor (Boa constrictor)
In parts of Imo and Anambra States, Boas and Pythons (locally called Eke) are worshipped and
regarded as both the totem of the deity or the reincarnation of the ancestors. The Boas and Pythons
roam about even into people’s bedrooms, causing no harm to the people and being certain that no
harm would be done them. These snakes are non-venomous and harmless.
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ANNEX XXI LOCATION OF PROPOSED STAGING AREA, BASE CAMP AND PCR
S/N Name of Priority Site X Y X Y X Y X Y X Y X Y X Y X Y
Intervention Staging Area Base Camps PCR Borrow pit Env & Social Alternative route Public Utility
sites Sensitivities
Lot 1
1 Agbata-Umuigwe Na
5.5471 7.1456 5.543 7.145 5.582 7.066 5.578 7.137 5.547 7.149
Uzoagba
2 Okwu-Umuonohor 5.5387 7.1941 5.538 7.196 5.545 7.151 5.631 7.363 5.573 7.029
3 Orie Mbieri-
5.5834 7.0635 5.5873 8.0636 5.5834 7.0633 5.667 7.049 5.581 7.363
Umuomumumbieri
4 Ekwe-Okwuodor 5.7258 7.0270 5.724 7.037 5.723 7.033 5.667 7.049 5.723 7.029 5.719 7.026
5 Umuduruemghara-
Okpala Anara 5.7103 7.1796 5.706 7.181 5.705 7.178 5.701 7.204 5.71 7.179
6 Umuihim Autonomous
5.631 7.363
Community – Umukaku 5.6694 7.2050 5.666 7.208 5.667 7.202 5.584 7.061
7 Umulogho-Okwuohia 5.5856 7.3613 5.585 7.364 5.583 7.36 5.519 7.138 5.673 7.202
Lot 2
1 Uzurunamu-Okwudo
Mgbidi 5.7259 6.8821 5.715 6.893 5.714 6.892 5.717 6.89 5.703 6.972 5.718 6.892 5.896 6.959
2 Akama-Nansa-Akwa
Ihedi 5.8850 7.0069 5.880 7.002 5.884 7.006 5.859 7.116 5.834 7.121
3 Igbee-Amaruru 5.8896 6.9688 5.883 6.969 5.887 6.974 5.859 7.116 5.891 6.964
4 Ndiuche-Izuogu Uri 5.8231 7.1783 5.818 7.186 5.829 7.12 5.843 6.982 5.818 7.186
5 Obinugwu-Umueshi-
Okwa 5.8356 7.1244 5.831 7.126 5.829 7.12 5.763 7.223 5.829 7.121
6 Dikenafai-Abba
Nwagele 5.7543 7.1482 5.75 7.146 5.781 7.105 5.629 7.363 5.75 7.146
7 Dimagu-Nkwere 5.7847 7.1121 5.781 7.105 5.818 7.186 5.629 7.363 5.781 7.105 5.716 6.905
Lot 3
1 Umueziogwu-Uzoagba-
Okitankwo-Umunahu 5.5140 7.1067 5.857 7.089 5.515 7.089 5.858 7.117 5.516 7.098 5.509 7.104
2 Umuebee-Umuhu 5.5471 7.1457 5.794 7.146 5.543 7.146 5.799 7.065 5.547 7.149
3 Ugbele-Bsc 5.8014 7.0774 5.543 7.147 5.799 7.668 5.543 7.065 5.80 7.018
4 Amugu-Umulebe 5.8603 7.1425 5.857 7.146 5.858 7.146 5.515 7.089 5.862 7.139 5.86 7.132
Lot 4
1 Ndikpa Umucheke-Okiu 5.7923 7.1957 5.793 7.194 5.791 7.197 5.801 7.190 5.794 7.195 5.794 7.192
2 Ukolu-Umucheke 5.7818 7.1952 5.782 7.194 5.774 7.209 5.774 7.209 5.783 7.194
3 Umunaa-Uhi Owerre-
Okwe 5.7978 7.2101 5.799 7.208 5.797 7.212 5.820 7.233 5.799 7.210
4 Umuokpara Ofeiyi-
Umuoleche 5.8311 7.3291 5.833 7.319 5.818 7.318 5.318 7.318 5.853 7.319
5 Amano-Umukogwu 5.8539 7.3193 5.855 7.318 5.844 7.310 5.844 7.310 5.853 7.318 5.851 7.323
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ANNEX XXII LABOUR INFLUX MANAGEMENT PLAN
This plan identifies labour requirements and sets out the procedures for addressing labour conditions and risks associated with the proposed project,
SUB-CATEGORY WORKER PROJECT MITIGATION MEASURES MONITORING MONITORING RESPONS-
IMPACTS\RISKS IMPACTS\RISKS FREQUENCY IBILITY
Employment Influx of many foreigners Competition on livelihood 60% of unskilled labour shall be from the Verify Onset of Project ESO; SSO
into project community and job opportunity with project community. Where possible and bi-weekly
locals qualified skilled workers on contract shall
also be sourced within the community
Housekeeping. The general appearance of The overall camp experience Ensure that camp grounds and common Verify Monthly ESO; SSO
the camp deteriorates making is compromised which in areas are routinely cleaned and organised
camp life unpleasant. turn leaves workers with appropriate signage in place, and that
demoralized and grounds are maintained (e.g., grassed areas
unproductive. are regularly mown).
Establish easily accessible, designated
smoking areas which are clearly highlighted
and regularly cleaned.
Recreation. Workers spend most of their Tensions arise from the local Provide appropriate recreational facilities Assessment Quarterly ESO; SSO
time in the camps and could communities as workers and activities. These should be discussed
become disenchanted and impact their activities in with the camp residents committee.
bored. They may want to search of recreation. An
leave the camps and go into increase in alcohol
the local towns and villages consumption and prostitution
in search of recreation. could result due to the influx
of workers into local
communities.
Spiritual /Religion. Workers will want access to Tensions arise from the local Provide appropriate places of worship Assessment Quarterly ESO; SSO
places of worship for their communities as workers where residents express a need for this in
chosen religion. They may impact their activities. accordance with cultural sensitivities, and
leave the camps and go into assess transport arrangements on a case-by-
the local towns and villages case basis.
in search of an appropriate
place of worship. Ensure that equipment and facilities are kept
clean and well maintained.
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SUB-CATEGORY WORKER PROJECT MITIGATION MEASURES MONITORING MONITORING RESPONS-
IMPACTS\RISKS IMPACTS\RISKS FREQUENCY IBILITY
Security. Inconsistent and aggressive Insufficient training and Ensure that camp security personnel meet at Assessment Quarterly ESO; SSO
behaviour of security control of security personnel least the following requirements:
personnel towards workers can lead to the inappropriate • Have not been implicated in past abuses
can result in tensions and use of force, while protecting • Are trained in appropriate conduct towards
conflict in the workplace and Project workers and assets, workers and community members
a perception of human rights or inappropriate behaviour including:
abuses. towards local populations, o Exercising constraint and caution and
resulting in human rights understand how force may be used
claims. o Respecting human rights
o Behaving consistently
o Knowing and abiding by applicable laws
o Fostering good community relations
through their interaction and behaviour
towards the workforce and communities
Community relations. Communities are negatively Workers are stopped from Implement control measures to avoid and Assessment Quarterly ESO; SSO
impacted by camp activities: going to work, which affects minimise the impacts of camp and living
noise, waste, traffic, lighting productivity. conditions on communities.
and so forth. This may result
in negative actions towards Limit foreign worker interaction with
camp operations such as road communities and provide cultural sensitivity
closures and the prevention awareness training to facilitate appropriate
of workers or suppliers from interaction with communities.
entering the worksite.
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