13 to 17/04/2010 Logistics Capacity Assessment Mission – Diffa & Zinder (NIGER) Participants : Yann Ilboudo, Logistics Officer Dardaou Chaibou , Logistics Assistant Saidou Kabidou , Coordonateur Régional du programme PAM région de Diffa Laouali Gambo Souna Mahamane , Coordonateur Régional du programme PAM région de Zinder 1. Context of the mission : Due to a poor harvest in the Sahel Region (most affected countries are Chad and Niger and to a lesser extent Burkina Faso, Nigeria (Northern Sates), Cameroon (Northern region) and Mali (East)) which has put some two million people in Niger at immediate risk of severe hunger, WFP is scaling up its food and nutrition activities through its protracted relief and recovery operation (PRRO) 10611.0 “Improving the nutritional status and reinforcing livelihoods of vulnerable populations in Niger”. This will allow WFP to increase the number of people assisted from 941,000 to 2,448,000 by providing an additional 79,927 MT of food until the end of 2010. WFP also intend to deliver food to Chad population affected by the drought trough the Zinder-Diffa-Nguigmi- Chad Corridor. In such a context, WFP is preparing a response to this emergency situation; a strong augmentation of the logistics capacities (Storage, Transport and Staffing) in Zinder and Diffa is necessary. 2. Mission main objectives : Assess the corridor (Diffa - Nguigmi - Chad border) infrastructure Identify potential reliable commercial transporters in Diffa Identify potential storage space in Nguigmi Prepare a construction plan for the Logistics Hub in Diffa Prepare a construction plan for the future Logistics Hub in Zinder Identify the possibilities for water and electricity supply for Zinder Hub Identify potential/possible space for the erection of Rubhall in Gouré, Mainé- Soroa and Magaria departments identified for prepositioning of food distribution Assess the actual storage capacity in Zinder Region Page 1/12 4/21/2010 3. Assessment of the corridor Diffa – Nguigmi – Chad border Road conditions The Route Nationale 1 (RN1) is an important highway in Niger. It connects the east part of the country to the west. RN1 runs approximately 1200 km from Niamey in the west to Nguigmi in the east, via Dosso, Maradi, Zinder, and Diffa. The paved section, between Diffa and Nguigmi which runs 148 Km was surfaced in 1971-72; this section is now the most degraded section and in part completely eroded. The section Nguigmi Chad border runs approximately 45 km and is degraded into a series of tracks in the sand. The going got harder and harder as the sand got softer, in many cases chewed up by the big transport trucks. Navigation can be challenging, especially around small villages or near the very sandy sections, where many tracks come together and split off. Road Traffic Road traffic on the section Diffa-Nguigmi is very low and usually made by 4X4 and 6X6 Trucks. Ten 6X6 Trucks and three 4X4 were observed on this section on 14/04/10 from 7.00 to 10.00 am. Road traffic on the section Nguigmi-Chad border is extremely low and also made by 4X4 and 6X6 Trucks, only one Truck 6X6 was observed on this section between 11.00 and 13.00. 4. Transport companies in Diffa There are two major structured transport companies operating in the Diffa region (Entreprise Zouweya and Entreprise Barka/AZIMA Transport SA). These two transport companies organize the transport demand or offer according to their abilities, capacities and types of trucks. The two companies are specialized in long distance haulage over sand. Enterprise Zouweya The Zouweya enterprise is based in Nguigmi and operates in the Diffa region. Zouweya has a very good trucking capacity (approximately 200 all roads trucks of which 160 of 30 MT trucks and 40 of 20 MT truck). Zouweya is authorized to transport to Chad and has a Page 2/12 4/21/2010 previous experience with WFP. Zouweya is willing to allocate 40 (30 and 40MT all roads trucks) for the possible Chad operation that to say will deliver 1000 MT per week in 3 to 4 days to various destinations in Chad. Enterprise Barka/AZIMA Transport SA. The Enterprise Barka is based in Diffa and operates in Diffa region. Barka has a new fleet of approximately 100 6X6 Trucks (50 of 20 MT and 50 of 30 MT). Barka has previous experience with WFP and is willing to deliver 1500 MT of food in 3 to 4 days to several destinations in Chad. Recommendations To deliver food to Chad population affected by the drought trough the Zinder-Diffa-Nguigmi- Chad Corridor, the mission recommend to contract with Zouweya and Barka, which presents the best profiles, in terms of field knowledge, trucking and financial capacity. The Transport questionnaire should be sent to both Transporters as soon as possible. Customs clearance will be carried out by an appointed Forwarding agent. 5. Potential storage capacities in Nguigmi OPVN Warehouse In order to guarantee storage capacities in the city of Nguigmi, 2 stores of 500 tons each have been identified and lent to the WFP by the OPVN for an indeterminate period. Recommendations Sign a MoU with OPVN Nguigmi. Zinder SO to follow up Page 3/12 4/21/2010 6. Plan for the Logistics Hub in Diffa Magasin central PAM Prefab Water Tank Entry Box WC Generator RH Existing Warehouse Prefab VSAT Page 4/12 4/21/2010 7. Plan for the future Logistics Hub in Zinder R R R R H H H H Parking VSAT Generator RH R Entry Box WC Office Water Tank Page 5/12 4/21/2010 8. Possibilities for water and electricity supply for future Zinder Hub The above site in Zinder has been allocated to WFP by the Government. The site is not fenced as well as serviced because there is no water and electricity supply. Investigations with the SEEN and NIGELEC reveal important connection costs. Recommendations Site not adequate for the present operation, send a mission to Zinder to assess the future enhancement of the site in collaboration with the Direction of Public Works. Zinder SO to follow up. 9. Potential space for the erection of Rubhalls in Gouré, Mainé-Soroa, Magaria and Storage in Bakin- Birji and Bosso departments identified for prepositioning of food distribution Gouré No Storage facilities available; a site has been identified and allocated to WFP by the general secretary of the town hall Gouré. A draft document serving as act of cession with the ground coordinates will be forwarded to the DPP Diffa as soon as possible. Recommendations Send a mission to Gouré to assess the possible enhancement of the site in collaboration with the Direction of Public Works. Zinder SO to follow up. Page 6/12 4/21/2010 Mainé - Soroa No Storage facilities available; a site has been identified and allocated to WFP by the general secretary of the prefecture. A draft document serving as act of cession with the ground coordinates will be forwarded to the DPP Diffa as soon as possible. Recommendations Send a mission to Mainé to assess the possible enhancement of the site in collaboration with the Direction of Public Works. Zinder SO to follow up. Magaria No Storage facilities available; a temporary Site of 1600 M2 was lent to WFP for the erection of a Rubhall. The Magaria town hall will send an Authorization as soon as possible. Recommendations Send a mission to Magaria to assess the possible enhancement of the site in collaboration with the Direction of Public Works. Zinder SO to follow up. Page 7/12 4/21/2010 Bakin-Birji A 1300 MT Warehouse will be lent by HAI (Human Appeal International) to WFP. The Warehouse will be divided in 2 parts (1000 MT for WFP and 300 MT for HAI) and need to be cleaned and pulverized. Pallets need to be provided as well. Recommendations Zinder SO to follow up. Bosso A 300 MT Warehouse will be lent by OPVN to WFP. The Warehouse needs to be cleaned / pulverized and the main door to be restored. A cost estimation has already been sent by the chef de post in Bosso. Page 8/12 4/21/2010 10. Storage capacities in Zinder Region Type of EDP Owner Capacity (MT) Lease Term Observation Warehouse/Location IEB1 GoN 500 Ok IEB2 GoN 500 Ok Free of charge RUB HALL IEB PAM 400 Ok RUB HALL IEB PAM 400 Ok Private 400 Ok Warehouse North 1 Private 850 07/01/2010 to 06/04/2010 Ok Private 500 Ok Warehouse North 2 Private 1,300 01/03/2010 to 30/06/2010 Ok Warehouse West Private 600 01/02/2010 to 31/05/2010 Ok Private 400 Ok Warehouse North 3 01/03/2010 to 30/05/2010 400 Ok Private 300 Ok Warehouse North 4 400 15/02/2010 to 15/05/2010 Ok 400 Ok Zinder Warehouse North 4 (II) Private 1,000 01/05/2010 to 30/07/2010 Ok 500 Free of charge Ok Warehouse OPVN GoN 500 Free of charge Ok 300 Lease terms to be confirmed Warehouse Est Private 300 Lease terms to be Lease terms to be confirmed 400 confirmed Lease terms to be confirmed Warehouse North 3 (II) Private 400 Lease terms to be confirmed HAI (Bakin Birji) HAI 1,000 Free of charge Warehouse to be refitted RUB HALL 1 (Logistics Hub) WFP 500.00 Free of charge Rub Hall to be installed RUB HALL 2(Logistics Hub) WFP 500.00 Free of charge Rub Hall to be installed RUB HALL 3 (Logistics Hub) WFP 500.00 Free of charge Rub Hall to be installed RUB HALL 4 (Logistics Hub) WFP 500.00 Free of charge Rub Hall to be installed RUB HALL (Magaria) WFP 500.00 Free of charge Rub Hall to be installed RUB HALL (Gouré) WFP 500.00 Free of charge Rub Hall to be installed Total Zinder 14,750 Page 9/12 4/21/2010 Diffa & Zinder Logistics Mission Contacts Organization and Contact Person/Title Contact Numbers Email/Web Address Gouvernorat Sa lissou Elhadj Abdou/ +227 96 88 57 95 Diffa Secrétaire Général Adjoint Programme Pays Saidou Kabidou/ +227 90 01 42 94 Niger Coordonateur