Federal Republic of Nigeria Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Staple Crop Processing Zones Support Project (scpz)

(v) Control bush burning and fires. vi) Protection of roadsides by planting of vegetation. vii) Protection of outlet of drainage canals and culverts to avoid clogging of river drains. viii) Prepare an effective

and sustainable maintenance plan.

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   Consideration of alternative locations/siting of subprojects.
   
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   Reduce biomass use through provision of alternative energy sources and construction materials (cooking stoves, photovoltaics). iii) Strengthen natural resource management capacities iv) Develop alternatives to slash
   

v) Promote agro forestry. vi) Wetlands management and

small irrigation development.

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   Protect sensitive ecosystems such as forests and wetlands, prevent further encroachment in protected areas.
   
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   Enforce existing laws. ix) Locate sub-projects appropriately. x) Training of communities of sustainable uses of resources. xi) Identify certain species of trees and animals that must be protected. xii) Exclude ecosystems that
   

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   No involuntary settlement allowed due to land acquisition, denial or restriction of access to economic resources such
   

2. 
   Provide social services
   

Primary education

Primary health care

Water supply

Micro-finance

Feeder roads

Soil conservation and natural resources management.

Basic and required training at State and local community levels. Ensure that these services are equitably distributed throughout the districts and that access is open to all ethnic groups irrespective of status. iii) Ensure that vulnerable groups in sub- project areas are included in project activities and benefit from decision-making and implementation. iv) Provide employment opportunities during

contracting of Civil works

e.t.c

Construction

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  Construction in dry season. Protection of soil surfaces during construction.
  
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  Adequate protection from livestock entry by fencing the site perimeters.
  
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  Employ all unskilled labour from local community and semi-skilled labour first from local community when available there in.
  
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  Source goods and services from local districts first, when available.
  
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  Control and daily cleaning at construction sites.
  
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  Provision of adequate waste disposal services including proper disposal of chemicals and other hazardous materials.
  
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  Dust control by water, appropriate design and siting, restrict construction to certain times.
  
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  Appropriate and suitable storage of building materials on site.
  
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  Siting of Latrines at safe distances from wells and other water points and using closed systems for sewage drainage.
  
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  Restrict construction to certain hours
  
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  Minimize loss of natural vegetation during construction; alternative sites; various special measures for sensitive species
  
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  Restoration of vegetation; cleanup of construction sites.
  
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  Safety designs (signage)
  
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  Ensure availability of clean potable water for use in latrines, canteens and for drinking.
  
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  Use of appropriate building materials. No asbestos etc
  

Day to Day Operations

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  Use facilities/infrastructure as designed and as intended.
  
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  Employ trained staff to man and secure facilities.
  
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  Log and report any damages done and repairs needed.
  
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  Perform periodic monitoring of all aspects as contained in the sub-project Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan.
  

Maintenance

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  Prepare and adopt suitable maintenance plan.
  
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  Maintain appropriate budget necessary to implement maintenance plan.
  
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  Implement maintenance plan in two stages: for activities requiring day-to-to maintenance such as repairs to damages done, regular inspections etc and longer/periodic term maintenance.
  
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  Have suitably trained staff to carry out maintenance and access to materials/goods/equipment.