ABBREVIATED RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN AND NIGERIA COVID-19 RESPONSE PROJECT
Plan · Human Rights
A Plan sets standards for resettling and compensating people displaced by COVID-19 response projects. It targets affected individuals and the Federal Ministry of Health. This ensures fair treatment according to World Bank guidelines.
ABBREVIATED RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN AND NIGERIA COVID-19 RESPONSE PROJECT
What Is This Policy?
A World Bank safeguard document prescribing resettlement and compensation standards for any persons displaced by infrastructure activities under the Nigeria COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Project.
Who Does It Target?
Persons potentially displaced by COVID-19 project infrastructure Federal Ministry of Health as project implementer World Bank as project financier Affected communities
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure World Bank OP 4.12 resettlement standards are applied to any displacement resulting from COVID-19 project infrastructure activities.
Key Features
Screening Process: Identifies and screens for any displacement risks from project infrastructure. Compensation Standards: Prescribes World Bank-compliant compensation for any displacement. Grievance Mechanism: Establishes accessible grievance channels for affected persons. Monitoring: Tracks resettlement outcomes throughout project implementation.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Completed Coverage: COVID-19 project infrastructure sites Beneficiaries: Any project-affected persons Funding: World Bank; Federal Government
How to Access
Historical reference — project completed Application method: Access documentation at World Bank project portal.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.worldbank.org Contact: World Bank Nigeria / Federal Ministry of Health
Legal Framework
Developed in compliance with World Bank Operational Policy OP 4.12 on Involuntary Resettlement as a safeguard requirement for the Nigeria COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Project. Operates alongside the Land Use Act 1978, the National Policy on Resettlement, and the Nigerian Environmental Impact Assessment Act. Aligns with the IDA (International Development Association) environmental and social standards for World Bank-financed projects.