Public Disclosure Authorized

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP) Report

For

RENOVATION AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT IN TVAT SCHOOLS(GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE,, GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE, , GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL, ELE-OGU, GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE, TOMBIA, GOVERNMENT CRAFT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, PORT HARCOURT, SCHOOL-TO-LAND

Public Disclosure Authorized AUTHORITY, PORT HARCOURT, WOMEN DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, TAABA, PORT HARCOURT POLYTECHNIC RUMUOLA AND KEN SARO-WIWA POLYTECHNIC BORI .

Public Disclosure Authorized

By

Rivers State Employment and Expenditure for Results Project (SEEFOR), Ministry of Budget & Economic Planning

Public Disclosure Authorized Under the World Bank Assisted Project and European Union

APRIL, 2017

SEEFOR Intervention, Renovation of TVAT Schools, Polytechnics & Equipment of Workshops Table of Contents Content Page Title Cover i Table of Contents ii List of Tables iii List of Acronyms iv Executive Summary v CHAPTER ONE: Introduction 1 1.1 Background 1 1.2 The Project Invention Locations 1 1.3 Description of Proposed Activities 1 1.4 Need for ESMP 2 1.5 Approaches for Preparing the ESMP 2 1.5.1 Literature Review 2 1.5.2 Field Visits 2 CHAPTER TWO: Institutional and Legal Framework for Environmental Management 3 2.1 Introduction 3 2.2 Federal Policy/Legislation 3 2.2.1 National Policy on Environment 3 2.2.2 Federal EIA Act No. 86, 1992 3 2.3 Rivers State Environment Protection Law No. 2, 1994 3 2.4 Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) 3 2.5 World Bank Safeguards Policy Triggered by SEEFOR & the Proposed Project 3 CHAPTER THREE: Biophysical Environment 5 3.1 Introduction 5 3.2 Project Location 5 3.3 Geology and Ecological Zones 5 3.4 Air Quality and Noise Level 5 3.5 Climate and Rainfall 5 3.6 Waste and Waste Management. 5 3.7 Population of intervention Areas ` 5 3,8 Governance 5 3.9 Health Services 5 CHAPTER FOUR: Socio-Economic Characteristics and Consultations with Stakeholders 6 4.1 Introduction 6 4.2 Population of the Proposed Areas of intervention 6 4.3 Stakeholders Consultations 6 CHAPTER 5: Assessment of Potential Adverse Impacts, Analysis of Alternatives and Environmental Management Plan 7 5.1 Introduction 7 5.2 Identify Potential Environmental and Social Impacts of the project 7 5.3 Mitigation Measures 7 5.4 Environmental Monitoring and Auditing 9 5.5 Institutional Arrangement. 9 5.6 Disclosure and Public Consultation Plan and Public Consultation Plan 9 CHAPTER 6: Summary and Conclusion 10 References

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List of Tables Table Page 1.1 Proposed Intervention Activities 1 2.1 Triggered Safeguards Policies by SEEFOR Project 3 5.1 Summary of Identified Potential Environmental and Social Impacts 7 Across the Corridors 5.2 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Renovation of TVAT Schools & Polytechnics Equipment of laboratory/Workshops 8 5.3 Institutional Responsibilities/Accountabilities 9

References Annex 1: Details of Minutes of Meeting with Stakeholders 10

Annex 2: Pictures of the Stakeholders Engagement at Government Craft Development Centre Port Harcourt. 12 Annex 3: List of attendance 13 Annex 4: Summary of World Bank Safeguard Policies 15

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LIST OF ACRONYMS BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand BP Bank Policy CDC Community Development Committee CSO Community Support Organizations DO Dissolved Oxygen DS Dissolved Solids EA Environnemental Assessment EAR Environnemental Audit Report EIA Environnemental Impact Assessment ESMP Environnemental and Social Management Plan ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework FGN Federal Government of GIS Geographic Information System HSE Health Safety and Environment IDA International Development Association IPM Integrated Pest Management LGA Local Government Area LFN Laws of the Federation of Nigeria MDAs Ministries, Departments & Agencies RSMEnv Rivers State Ministry of Environment FMEnv Federal Ministry of Environment NGO Non-Governmental Organization OP Operational Policy PPE Personal Protective Equipment RPF Resettlement Policy Framework SPM Suspended Particulate Matter TDS Total Dissolved Solids TSP Total Suspended Particulate TVAT Technical Vocational and Agricultural Training WB World Bank EU European Union

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Background

The Federal Government of Nigeria is implementing the State Employment and Expenditure for Results (SEEFOR) Project in four States. The project is financed through credit from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank (WB) and a grant from the European Union (EU).

Rivers State is a beneficiary of the credit and grant, and intends to apply part of it in minor renovation of the TVAT Schools, provision and equipment of workshops including Polytechnics and capacity building of teachers and instructors and students. The responsible Agencies at the Federal level are the National Planning Commission (NPC) and the Federal Ministry of Finance. In Rivers State, the Project is executed under the Rivers State Employment and Expenditure for Results (RIVERS SEEFOR) supervised by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.

The overall objective of this renovation and equipment of workshops is increase access, and improve the quality of skill acquisition and development through existing vocational and technical training institutions. This is tailored towards promoting accountability and transparency in the utilization of public finances which in turn translates into employment opportunities for the youths.

In order to ensure the adequate management of environmental and social impacts for the proposed project activities, this Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) has been prepared for the specific activities in minor renovation of the TVAT Schools, Polytechnics and Equipment of workshops.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTIVITIES:

The proposed activities in the TVAT Schools are listed below: 1. Government Technical College (GTC) Port Harcourt • Renovation and Equipping of Electrical workshops and Radio Television Studio and Training.

2. Government Technical College (GTC) Ahoada • Renovation and Equipping of Brick Block and Concreting and Training.

3. Government Technical College Ele-Ogu • Renovation and Equipping of Motor Vehicle Mechanical Workshop and Training.

4. Government Technical College Tombia • Renovation and Equipping ICT Studio and Training. 5. Government Craft Development Centre Port Harcourt.

• Renovation and Equipping Mechanic Craft Practice and Training. 6. School-To-Land Authority Port Harcourt.

• Renovation and Stocking Poultries, Feed mills, and Training. 7. Women Development Centre Taaba

• Procurement of Catering, Barbing, Hair Dressing Equipment. 8. Port Harcourt Polytechnic, Rumuola

• Electronic Installation Workshop, Carpentry and Wood Workshop, Welding and Fabrication Workshop, Electrical Work and Plumbing/Tiling Workshop 9 Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Bori

• Concreting/Iron Mongery Works, Automobile Workshop, Electrical Installation Workshop and Welding and Fabrication Workshop.

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Need for ESMP for the Proposed Intervention

Two safeguards instruments; Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and a Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) were prepared at conception of the SEEFOR Project for managing the Project. These instruments need to be translated into specific cost, measurable and monitorable actions through site-specific ESMP – a management tool that presents strategies and procedures for managing potential environmental and social potential impacts associated with a proposed project.

Project Location/areas of intervention The Project intervention locations are in Port Harcourt, Ahoada-East, Ogu/Bolo, Degema, /Akpor and Tai Local Government Areas.

Institutional and Legal Framework for Environmental Management The World Bank has 10+2 Environmental and Social Safeguard Policies to reduce or eliminate the adverse effects of development projects, and improve decision making which are summarized in Chapter 2. Of these Safeguard Policies, the intervention work at the proposed site triggers Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) indicated in Table 2.1 of Chapter 2. There are significant similarities between World Bank Safeguards Policies and the EIA Act of Nigeria. However, in the event of dissonance between World Bank Safeguards Policies and the EIA Act and or any other extant laws in Nigeria, The World Bank Safeguards Policies shall supersede

Approaches for Preparing the ESMP This ESMP has been prepared in accordance with the World Bank Safeguards Policies, ESMF, PAD and Nigeria EIA Act No. 86, 1992.

Literature Review Review of some relevant documents such as Nigeria’s National Policy on Environment, EIA Act, RSEPA Law No. 2, 1994 World Bank Operational Policies was carried out to obtain existing baseline information was done. Field visits was carried out to all the TVAT Schools and Polytechnics to gather baseline environmental data mainly on the Biophysical environment, social-economics and impact of the Equipment which involved the use of questionnaires meeting with relevant stakeholders, focused group discussion such as Students, Teachers and Project Affected Persons.

Identified Potential Environmental and Social Impacts of the Proposed Project No major potential environmental impacts are expected. The potential negative impacts identified are: • Air quality deterioration due to dust emission from cement during renovations. • Increased level of noise on surrounding environment. • Waste generation at sites such asbestos, metal scraps, rusty nails, broken woods, paint containers, etc. • Occupational Health Safety. These impacts are short-term. The potential negative impacts and their levels from the proposed projects are summarized in Table 5.1.

Mitigation Measures Due to the identified potential impacts of the proposed projects as stated in table 5.1, mitigation measures aimed at reducing the severity, avoiding or controlling project impacts and where possible enhance environmental quality have been put in place. Table 5.2, mitigation measures include avoidance (alternative action taken to avoid impact). The measures proposed are site specific, measurable, achievable and relevant and time base. It took into account the environmental laws in Nigeria FMEnv, RSMEnv, World Bank Safeguards Policies, ESMF, PAD and the principles of sustainable development and Best Available Technology (BAT). Table 5.2 summarizes the potential impacts associated with the project, together with corresponding mitigation measures and institutional responsibilities and accountabilities.

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ESMP Implementation and Management The successful implementation of the ESMP depends on the commitment of the PICs in the TVAT Schools and Polytechnics and the capacity within the Schools to apply or use this ESMP effectively, and the appropriate and functional institutional arrangements, among others. Hence these key ESMP areas relevant to its successful implementation were included in the ESMP, namely: institutional arrangements, capacity building, environmental and social monitoring.

Based on the analysis of the various activities in the light of the available parameters and present circumstances, the go ahead option was considered the most feasible option to choose as this meets the sustainable indices.

Disclosures and Public Consultation Plan In compliance with the National law on EIA and the World Bank Safeguards Policies BP 17.50 the ESMP will be disclosed/displayed at the affected TVAT Schools, Polytechnics, Federal Ministry of Environment, World Bank Info Shop, Rivers State Ministry of Environment, etc. The purpose is to allow all to stakeholders to read and understand how they stand to be affected by the project and to voice questions and concerns they may have about the design of the project.

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CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTIVITIES

1.1 Background The Federal Government of Nigeria is implementing the State Employment and Expenditure for Results (SEEFOR) Project in four States. The project is financed through credit from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank (WB) and a grant from the European Union (EU).

Rivers State is a beneficiary of the credit and grant, and intends to apply part of it in minor renovation of the TVAT Schools, Polytechnics, Provision and Equipment of workshops and capacity building of teachers/instructors and students. The responsible Agencies at the Federal level are the National Planning Commission (NPC) and the Federal Ministry of Finance. In Rivers State, the Project is executed under the Rivers State Employment and Expenditure for Results (RIVERS SEEFOR) supervised by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.

The overall objective of this renovation and equipment of workshops is to access, and improve the quality of skills acquisition and development through existing vocational and technical training institutions. This is tailored towards promoting accountability and transparency in the utilization of public finances which in turn translates into employment opportunities for the youths.

In order to ensure the adequate management of environmental and social impacts for the proposed project activities, this Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) has been prepared for the specific activities in minor renovation of the TVAT Schools, Polytechnics and equipment of workshops.

1.2 The Project Intervention Locations (Areas of Influence) The Project intervention locations are in Government Technical College (GTC) Port Harcourt, Government Technical College Ahoada, Government Technical College (GTC) Ele-Ogu, Government Technical College (GTC) Tombia, Government Craft Development Centre (GCDC) Port Harcourt, School-To-Land Authority (SLA) Port Harcourt, Women Development Centre (WDC) Taaba, Port Harcourt Polytechnic, and Ken Saro- Wiwa Polytechnic, Rivers State.

1.3 Description of Proposed Activities The proposed activities in the intervention areas are as outlined below:

Table 1.1: Proposed Intervention Activities S/NO PROJECT EXPECTED WORK ACTIVITIES

1 Renovation of ❖ De-roofing and re-roofing workshops ❖ Tiling, painting and plastering. ❖ Barricading of the renovation sites to avoid injury to students. ❖ Transportation of materials to sites. ❖ Removal of wastes from sites to already existing dumpsites. 2 Installation of workshop ❖ Fixing and installing Equipment in different workshops such as Equipment Electrical/RTC, Brick Block and Concreting, Motor Vehicle Mechanic, ICT Studio, Mechanic Craft Practice, Stocking Poultries, feed mills and catering, Barbing, and Hair dressing.

1.4 Need for ESMP for the Proposed Intervention Two safeguards instruments; Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and a Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) were prepared at conception of the SEEFOR Project for managing the Project. These instruments need to be translated into specific cost, measurable and monitorable actions through site-specific ESMP – a management tool that presents strategies and procedures for managing potential environmental and social potential impacts associated with a proposed project.

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1.5 Approaches for Preparing the ESMP This ESMP has been prepared in accordance with the World Bank Safeguards Policies, ESMF, PAD and Nigeria EIA Act No. 86, 1992.

1.5.1 Literature Review Review of some relevant documents such as Nigeria’s National Policy on Environment, EIA Act, RSEPA Law No. 2, 1994 and World Bank Operational Policies was carried out to obtain existing baseline information.

1.5.2 Field Visits Field visits were carried out to all the TVAT Schools and Polytechnics to gather baseline environmental data mainly on the Biophysical environment, social-economics and impact of the Equipment which involved the use of questionnaires meeting with relevant stakeholders, focused group discussion such as students, youth and Project Affected Persons.

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CHAPTER TWO: INSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

2.1 Introduction This chapter presents the relevant regulatory instruments as they are applicable to the sub-project (Component A2, TVAT Schools) under the SEEFOR Project. These are

2.2 Federal Policy/Legislation 2.2.1 National Policy on Environment; 1989 (Revised 1999) The main thrust of this policy is the achievement of sustainable development in Nigeria, Guidelines and Strategies are therefore defined for: • Securing of all Nigerian a quality environment adequate for their health and well-being. • Conserving and using the Natural resources for the benefit of present and future generation; and • Raising public awareness and promoting understanding of the essential linkages between the environment, resources and development

2.2.2 The Federal EIA Act No. 86 of 1992 This Act ensures that Environmental and Social issues are mainstreamed into development projects. The Act makes an EIA mandatory for any development project, and prescribes the procedures for conducting and reporting EIA studies.

2.3 Rivers State Environmental Protection Law No. 2 of 1994 Amongst the various functions of this law through the State Ministry of Environment is: • Liaising with the FMEnv to achieve a healthy or better management of the Environment via development of National Policy on Environment. • Responsible for general Environmental matters in the State, and • Monitoring the implementation of EIA studies and other Environmental studies for all development projects in the State.

2.4 Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) For waste management, the Rivers State Waste Management Authority, is an independent agency created by the Rivers State House of Assembly in 2013 and assented by the in July 2014 was established. The Authority was initially established as the Rivers State Environmental Sanitation Authority (RSESA) as an autonomous Government Parastatal in 1983 to manage municipal waste, public health, traffic and urban developmental challenges in Rivers State.

2.5 World Bank Safeguards Policies Triggered by SEEFOR and the Proposed Activity The World Bank has 10+ 2 Environmental and Social Safeguard Policies to reduce or eliminate the adverse effects of development projects, and improve decision making which are summarized in Appendix 2.1. Of these Safeguard Policies, the intervention work at the proposed site triggers Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) as indicated in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1: Triggered Safeguard Policies by SEEFOR Project Safeguard Policies by SEEFOR Pr+9oject Current SEEFOR Project Environmental Assessment OP/BP 4.01) ) [X]Yes [ ] No Triggered as per contained in [X]Yes [ ] No this ESMP Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04) [X]Yes [ ] No NA Forests (OP/BP 4.36) [X]Yes [ ] No NA Pest Management (OP 4.09) [X]Yes [ ] No NA Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11)5 [X]Yes [ ] No NA Indigenous Peoples (OP/BP 4.10) [ ]Yes [X] No NA Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) [X]Yes [ ] No NA Safety of Dams (OP/BP 4.37) [ ]Yes [X] No NA Projects on International Waterways (OP/BP 7.50) [ ]Yes [X] No NA Projects in Disputed Areas (OP/BP 7.60) [ ]Yes [X] No NA

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The Bank requires environmental assessment (EA) and Social Assessment (SA) of projects proposed for Bank financing to ensure that they are both socially and environmentally sound and sustainable. The World Bank categorization (A, B & C) corresponds in principle with the Nigeria EIA requirements of Category I, II and III which is according to the level of impacts associated with a given project. However, in the event of divergence between the two, the World Bank Safeguards Policy shall take precedence over Nigeria EA laws, guidelines and or standards.

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3.1 Introduction This chapter highlights an overview of the environmental characteristics of the project location and area of influence particularly those that would be impacted by the project such as natural resources, social and climatic conditions. 3.2 Project Location The project intervention locations are in TVAT Schools, and Polytechnics Port Harcourt, Ahoada- East, Ogu/Bolo, Degema, Obio/Akpor, and Tai of Rivers State.

3.3 Geology and Ecological Zones Rivers State is one of the States in the Niger Delta Region. There are four broad ecological zones in the proposed intervention areas, which are classified as Coast Inland, the Coastal Sandy Barrier Ridge, the Mangrove Swamp, the Freshwater and Lowland Zones. 3.4 Climate and Rainfall The proposed intervention areas have a semi-hot and humid climate. The mean annual rainfall in the areas of influence varies from 4000mm in the coastal (Bonny) to about 3000mm in the Central Niger Delta Towns (). 3.5 Air Quality and Noise Level Baseline ambient air quality, Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) and Noise Level readings of the areas were taken using Gas and Noise Meters and SPM Monitor. The results obtained were within the FMENV Standards. 3.6 Wastes and Wastes Management The types of wastes generated in areas of influence are mostly construction, agricultural, fishing. The waste generated are disposed to already existing dumpsite. 3.7 Population of the Intervention Areas The total population of the proposed areas of intervention is mainly composed of students and teachers is estimated at 7,500 males, females 5,000 and 500 teachers. 3.8 Governance Each of the school has established administrative governance with the Principals as the heads assisted by the teachers. But, for this intervention project, there is an established PIC compose of Project Manager, Accounts Officer, M& E Officer and Procurement Officer appointed manage the project in the various schools. 3.9 Health Services There are functional health centres with medical personnel around the TVAT Schools and Polytechnics

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CHAPTER FOUR: SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS AND CONSULTATIONS WITH STAKEHOLDERS

4.1 Introduction The Socio-Economic characteristics of the project, intervention areas TVAT Schools are discussed in this

4.2 POPULATION OF THE PROPOSED INTERVENTION

The population of the Areas of intervention is estimated at about 10,500 comprising students, teachers, workers and lecturers

4.3 Stakeholders’ Consultation In order to create awareness and solicit responses from the stakeholders particularly students and teachers, stakeholders meeting was held. It is pertinent to note from the responses of the Respondents that SEEFOR Project was not new to them due to some activities embarked hitherto. The students and teachers were receptive and welcomed the projects in their various schools. They promised to protect the projects and asked SEEFOR to intervene in other technical areas not included in the SIPs. See Annex1.

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CHAPTER FIVE: ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL ADVERSE IMPACTS, ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

5.1 Introduction This chapter summarizes the potential impacts likely to happen during project and provides specific brief description of Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the TVAT Schools, Polytechnics and costs of implementing the ESMP, Capacity Building, Monitoring and Evaluation Plan. The ESMP is implemented throughout the project life-cycle.

5.2 Identified Potential Environmental and Social Impacts of the Proposed Project The projects across the schools are expected to exert minimal and reversible impacts on the social and physical environment. No major potential environmental impacts are expected. The potential negative impacts identified are: • Air quality deterioration due to dust emission from cement. • Increased level of noise on surrounding environment. • Waste generation at sites during construction such as asbestos ceiling board, metal scraps, rusty nails, paint buckets, roofing sheets, etc. • Occupational Health Safety. The risk of the impacts occurring was analysed by determining the consequence severity of the impacts and the likelihood of consequences occurring. However, these impacts are short-term. The potential negative impacts and their levels from the proposed projects are summarized in Table 5.1.

Table 5.1: Summary of Identified Potential Environmental and Social Impacts Across the TVAT Schools and polytechnics

Activity Potential Environmental and Social Impacts Impact Rating Low Medium High Renovation of • Waste generation and litter of waste on environment. yes Workshop and • Air quality degradation due to dust yes Installation of Accidents and injury during renovations and installation of equipment yes Equipment • Noise production during renovation and installation of equipment yes • blocking of thoroughfare and hindrances in their movement yes disrupting other road users • Obstruction of traffic during work yes • Inhalation of paint chemicals during renovation work yes

5.3 Mitigation Measures Due to the identified potential impacts of the proposed projects as stated in table 5.1, mitigation measures aimed at reducing the severity, avoiding or controlling project impacts and where possible enhance environmental quality have been put in place. The measures proposed are schools specific, measurable, achievable and relevant and time base. It took into account the environmental laws in Nigeria FMEnv, RSMEnv, World Bank Safeguards Policies, ESMF, PAD and the principles of sustainable development and Best Available Technology (BAT). Table 5.2 summarizes the potential impacts associated with the project, together with corresponding mitigation measures and institutional responsibilities accountabilities.

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Table 5.3 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Renovation of TVAT Schools and Equipping of Workshops including Polytechnics Motoring

Activity Potential Mitigation Measures Implementation Method Frequency Indicators Accountability Cost (N) Impact Responsibility

Renovation Waste generation • Ensure contractors do not Contractor, PIC Inspection and Weekly Evacuation Principals, Rectors 35,000 of such as Asbestos litter in the school Members, photographic frequency, and PIC Members. Workshops ceiling board, metal environment. documentation aesthetics. and scraps, etc. • Provide appropriate bins of waste for collection of waste Installation storage and and evacuate frequently of to the receptacle disposal sites Workshop Check air Equipment Air quality • Reduce dust by wetting Contractor, PIC Daily Levels, no of Principals, 30,000 degradation with water during mixture Members quality records public Rectors and PIC (Cement Dust) of cement and sand. once during complaints. Members renovation

Risk of Accidents • Provide adequate warning Contractor, PIC HSE training Before Start Responsible Principals, 30,000 during renovation signs such as ‘’men at Members. safe Procedure of work and HSE behavior Rectors and PIC and installation of work’’ during work period of work routinely and culture Members. Equipment. • Provide appropriate and provided adequate PPE and HSE brief

Sub Total 95,000

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5.4 Environmental Monitoring and Auditing

To effectively and efficiently implement this ESMP, Environmental Monitoring and Auditing has been incorporated into the overall management plan. This shall help to: • Report safeguards issues and impacts on the proposed mitigation measures implementation and compliance. • Enhance and improve environmental and social management practices, and • Check and establish the efficiency, quality and reliability of the ESMP for the proposed projects.

5.5 Institutional Arrangements Table 5.3 identifies the relevant stakeholders responsible and accountable for the implementation of this ESMP.

Table 5.3: Institutional Responsibilities/Accountabilities Category Roles & Responsibilities/Accountabilities RIVERS Implementing authority, has the mandate to: SEEFOR • Co-ordinate all policies, programmes and actions on renovations across the & Safeguards TVAT Schools and Polytechnics. Officer • Ensuring that safeguards policies of the Bank are complied with. • Ensuring the faithful implementation of the ESMP. PIC Members • Ensures organized waste management practice, generally. • Designate waste collection points. • Provision of containers or regulations that require controlled storage of waste. • Enforce regulations to control operation of collection and transport vehicles to minimize odors, leakage, and litter; and • Education, incentives, or regulations that eliminate littering and the indiscriminate disposal of solid waste - especially burning and open dumping. World Bank  Provide guidance on the compliance with safeguards policies  Recommend additional measures for strengthening the management framework and implementation performance.  Supervision, technical and capacity building of the client. Contractor  Compliance with the job specification and adherence to and implementation of the mitigation measures in this ESMP. Students, • Follow instructions as given by the PIC Members and as contained in the ESMP. Lecturers, • No PPE, No entering into the technical workshops during learning period. Teachers and • No fighting and eating in the workshops during learning/instruction period. Staff

5.6 Disclosures and Public Consultation Plan In compliance with the National law on EIA and the World Bank Safeguards Policies BP 17.50 the ESMP will be disclosed/displayed at the strategic points within the TVAT Schools and Polytechnics. The purpose is to allow all stakeholders to read and understand how they stand to be affected by the project and to voice questions and concerns they may have about the design of the project.

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CHAPTER SEVEN

7.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

The Project intervention locations are in the seven (7) TVAT Schools and Two Polytechnics namely:

1. Government Technical College (GTC) Port Harcourt

2. Government Technical College (GTC) Ahoada

3. Government Technical College (GTC) Tombia

4. Government Craft Development Centre, Port Harcourt

5. School-To-Land Authority Port Harcourt

6. Government Technical College Ele-Ogu

7. Women Development Centre, Taaba

8. Port Harcourt Polytechnic, Rumuola

9. Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori

The overall strategy for the intervention is designed to increase access and improve the quality of skill acquisition and development for youth empowerment through existing vocational and technical institutions .While these serve as the main benefit of the intervention including other multiplier effects such as employment opportunities, poverty reduction, reputation and among others, some negative impacts during implementation have been identified. Such negative impacts include dust raising, noise which have been identified as transient, lasting only during the intervention work.

The ESMP highlights that: • Mitigation measures and management plan have been put in place so should be adhered to. • Potential positive impacts of the proposed intervention project far outweigh any negative impacts. • The proposed project is most desirable and applauded by all the TVAT schools and Polytechnics.

In conclusion, the ESMP report recommend amongst others that the proposed renovation and equipment of workshop should be carried out as it will not impact negatively on the existing environmental, social, health as well as safe condition of the Project Affected TVAT schools, Polytechnics, Students and Teachers.

Annex1; Details of Minutes of the Meeting with Stakeholders Item Description 1. Meeting Place All the TVAT Schools and Polytechnics 2. Date March 3-14, 2017 3. Language of English Communication 4. Attendance The meeting was well attended with different Stakeholders’ including all the PIC Members, Principals, Rectors, Lecturers, Students and Staff. 5. Opening Remarks The Safeguards Officer of the Rivers SEEFOR Project, Mr Okoro,K.O. in his opening remarks said that the State Employment and Expenditure for Results (SEEFOR) Project is a World Bank assisted Project and grant from the EU in the four core Niger Delta States, namely: Bayelsa, Edo, Delta and Rivers State, which is aimed at engaging youths. It has many components of which TVAT and Polytechnics.

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6. TVAT Sub-component The main objective of this sub-component is designed to increase access, and improve the quality of skill acquisition and development for youth empowerment through existing vocational and technical training institution and provision of workshops and Laboratory equipment, capacity building of instructors, and provision of instructional materials. 7. Environmental and The Safeguard Officer informed the stakeholders that Environmental Social Management and Social Management Plan (ESMP) is basically to identify the Plan (ESMP) potential environmental and social impact of the proposed renovation and workshop equipment activities on the environment and people in the affected technical schools and identify feasible and cost effective measures that may reduce potentially significant adverse environmental and social impact to acceptable levels. 8. Stakeholders’ discussion • All the TVAT schools and Polytechnics were happy with the renovations and provision of workshop equipment. • They requested for more equipment of workshops • The students and teachers pleaded with the Project for acquisition of PPE The Principals, Rectors, PIC Members, Teachers, Lecturers and Students applauded the Project for this initiative. 9. Response to • The Safeguard Officer, Mr. Okoro thanked them for their Stakeholders reception of the Team and the Project. • He advised the Principals, Rectors, PIC Members, Teachers and Students to protect the equipment in the workshops • He advised that Students should put on their PPE while learning in the workshops. • All wastes generated must be properly disposed to the already approved existing dumpsite.

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(GCDC), Port Harcourt

Annex 3: List of Attendance

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Annex 4: Summary of World Bank Safeguards Policies (10+2) 1. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES: • OP 4.01 Environmental Assessment • OP 4.04 Natural Habitats • OP 4. 09 Pest Management • OP 4.36 Forestry • OP 4. 37 Safety of Dams 2. SOCIAL POLICIES: • OP 4.11 Physical Cultural Resources • OP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement • Op 4.10 Indigenous people 3. LEGAL POLICIES: • OP 7.60 Disputed Areas • OP 7.50 International Waterways • BP 17.50 Bank Disclosure Policy • OP 4.00 Piloting the use of Borrower Systems 4. Use of Country Systems (OP 4.00). The Bank's environmental and social ("safeguard") policies are designed to avoid, mitigate, or minimize adverse environmental and social impacts of projects supported by the Bank.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Pest Management (OP 4.09). The policy supports safe, affective, and environmentally sound pest management. It promotes the use of biological and environmental control methods. An assessment is made of the capacity of the country’s regulatory framework and institutions to promote and support safe, effective, and environmentally sound pest management.

8. 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.

9. Indigenous Peoples (OD 4.20). This directive provides guidance to ensure that indigenous peoples benefit from development projects, and to avoid or mitigate adverse effects of Bank-financed development projects on indigenous peoples. Measures to address issues pertaining to indigenous peoples must be based on the informed participation of the indigenous people themselves.

10. Forests (OP 4.36). This policy applies to the following types of Bank-financed investment projects: (a) projects that have or may have impacts on the health and quality of forests; (b) projects that affect the rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests; and (c) projects that aim to bring about changes in the management, protection, or utilization of natural forests or plantations, whether they are publicly, privately or communally owned.

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Annex 4: Summary of World Bank Safeguards Policies (10+2) 11. Physical Cultural Properties (OP 4.11). Assist in preserving physical cultural resources and avoiding their destruction or damage. PCR includes resources of archaeological, paleontological, historical, architectural, and religious (including graveyards and burial sites), aesthetic, or other cultural significance.

12. Safety of Dams (OP 4.37). For the life of any dam, the owner is responsible for ensuring that appropriate measures are taken and sufficient resources provided for the safety to the dam, irrespective of its funding sources or construction status.

13. Projects on International Waterways (O 7.50). The Bank recognizes that the cooperation and good will of riparians is essential for the efficient utilization and protection of international waterways and attaches great importance to riparians making appropriate agreements or arrangement for the entire waterway or any part thereof.

14. Disputed Areas (OP/BP/GP 7.60). Project in disputed areas may occur the Bank and its member countries as well as between the borrower and one or more neighbouring countries.

15. Disclosure Policy (OP 17.50). Supports decision making by the Borrower and Bank by allowing the public access to information on environmental and social aspects of projects. Mandated by six safeguard policies that have specific requirements for disclosure in country (Before project appraisal in local language and in English) and World Bank INFO-Shop (Before project appraisal in English). Documents can be in draft but must meet WB standards).

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