In continuation of the implementation of the Performance Action Plan (PIAP) and the PDO for Q2, ISWSC yesterday at the Corporation’s Conference Hall hosted a strategic meeting with the FPIU officials from Abuja. Among FPIU officials who participated in the meeting were Engr M. K. Nafiu, Engr Udoka, Aliyu Aminu Alimier, Mamdam Yaknan, and Felicia Irima Ngaji-Usibe.
The primary focus of the meeting was to provide valuable guidance to the Implementing Agencies (IAs) on mitigating critical risks and addressing issues that have been affecting the delivery of results for the programme year 2 targets, particularly for Development Linked Indicators (DLIs) 3, 5, and 7.
The session commenced with a warm welcome from the Managing Director and CEO of ISWSC, Engr Emeka Celestine Ugoanyanwu, who expressed appreciation for the collective efforts undertaken thus far. He highlighted some significant accomplishments, notably the successful completion of a baseline study that laid the foundation for the programme. This study, in turn, led to the development of a comprehensive baseline report and subsequent engineering designs and surveys. Furthermore, publications were made to advertise contracts, with an emphasis on the state procurement law’s allowance for selective tendering.
The Managing Director also provided insights into the progress of various project categories, revealing that Category C projects were completed and well-advanced with necessary safeguards in place, while Category B projects were nearly ready for implementation. He emphasized that ISWSC had made substantial strides in its PIAP activities, which is a testament to the Corporation’s commitment to infrastructure development. Addressing the matter of beneficiaries, the Managing Director clarified that the state had taken a conservative approach to determining the number of beneficiaries. Moving on to DLIs 5 and 5.1, ISWSC placed its focus on the soft components for the current year. Initiatives included collaborating with the social registry to integrate the National Social Register (NSR), conducting radio programmes in both Igbo and English languages to support Social and Behavioral Communication (SBCC) campaigns, and participating in the celebration of World Rivers Day with a radio advocacy programme, Tuesday, 26 September, on Darling FM, Owerr, in which ISWSC engaged resource persons as its ambassadors to dissect WASH issues. The Corporation has also conducted sanitation marketing training sessions and established a clear corporate philosophy. With all these activities, actual components of the programme are set to commence by the following year.
Responding to questions regarding contract durations and fund disbursement, Engr Ugoanyanwu stressed that the contractors engaged possessed a solid track record and a deep understanding of the project’s significance and timing. In response to inquiries about DLI 7 and whether it involved construction or rehabilitation, the Managing Director clarified that it was a rehabilitation activity, citing the urgent need to renovate certain facilities that are in poor condition.
The FPIU officials provided crucial advice during the meeting. They emphasized the importance of thorough documentation, making DLIs files self-explanatory, and ensuring compliance with approved activities. Any new actions were to be sent for approval before implementation. While ISWC tendered the requested DLIs files to the FPIU for verification, the session advanced with detailed discussions on the requirements for pre-construction, construction, and post-construction activities tagged “Log of Project Task and Associated Risks/Issues”.
The Managing Director and CEO pointed that the agency has passed all the stages in the pre-construction stage but will have to improve on the documentations to ensure they are appropriately self-explanatory. There was no question for the Corporation for the construction and post-construction stages because the activities are the actual components which the Corporation promised to commence soonest once other modalities are put in place. Notably, the FPIU emphasized compliance with technical standards, reminding ISWSC of the recommendation of a minimum water requirement of 60 litres per capital per consumption per day with 8 hours of pumping time. The Managing Director highlighted the programme’s flexibility and the potential for midterm reviews, mentioning numerous meetings held in Abuja that allowed for adjustments.
As delivered by Musa Ilyasu, other issues addressed were 10 social management tools with phase of SE and its importance such as identification of priority issues, stakeholders’ analysis and engagement plan, prior information, appropriate forum and methods, documentation, disclosure and feedback, design and implementation decisions, grievance mechanisms, baseline data and action plans, management system, stakeholder engagement during implementation and project completion. Stakeholder engagement and grievance mechanisms were underscored as critical aspects of the project success. Meanwhile, the FPIU official rendered genuine suggestions on water quality and PIAP activities.
The strategic meeting between ISWSC and FPIU officials showcased a strong commitment to infrastructure development and the efficient implementation of crucial projects. The collaboration between these entities promises to drive positive change and improved infrastructure for the benefit of Imo State urban community.
NG-SURWASH: Again, ISWSC Hosts FPIU Officials, Sets to Bolster Infrastructure Projects
In continuation of the implementation of the Performance Action Plan (PIAP) and the PDO for Q2, ISWSC yesterday at the Corporation’s Conference Hall hosted a strategic meeting with the FPIU officials from Abuja. Among FPIU officials who participated in the meeting were Engr M. K. Nafiu, Engr Udoka, Aliyu Aminu Alimier, Mamdam Yaknan, and Felicia Irima Ngaji-Usibe.
The primary focus of the meeting was to provide valuable guidance to the Implementing Agencies (IAs) on mitigating critical risks and addressing issues that have been affecting the delivery of results for the programme year 2 targets, particularly for Development Linked Indicators (DLIs) 3, 5, and 7.
The session commenced with a warm welcome from the Managing Director and CEO of ISWSC, Engr Emeka Celestine Ugoanyanwu, who expressed appreciation for the collective efforts undertaken thus far. He highlighted some significant accomplishments, notably the successful completion of a baseline study that laid the foundation for the programme. This study, in turn, led to the development of a comprehensive baseline report and subsequent engineering designs and surveys. Furthermore, publications were made to advertise contracts, with an emphasis on the state procurement law’s allowance for selective tendering.
The Managing Director also provided insights into the progress of various project categories, revealing that Category C projects were completed and well-advanced with necessary safeguards in place, while Category B projects were nearly ready for implementation. He emphasized that ISWSC had made substantial strides in its PIAP activities, which is a testament to the Corporation’s commitment to infrastructure development. Addressing the matter of beneficiaries, the Managing Director clarified that the state had taken a conservative approach to determining the number of beneficiaries. Moving on to DLIs 5 and 5.1, ISWSC placed its focus on the soft components for the current year. Initiatives included collaborating with the social registry to integrate the National Social Register (NSR), conducting radio programmes in both Igbo and English languages to support Social and Behavioral Communication (SBCC) campaigns, and participating in the celebration of World Rivers Day with a radio advocacy programme, Tuesday, 26 September, on Darling FM, Owerr, in which ISWSC engaged resource persons as its ambassadors to dissect WASH issues. The Corporation has also conducted sanitation marketing training sessions and established a clear corporate philosophy. With all these activities, actual components of the programme are set to commence by the following year.
Responding to questions regarding contract durations and fund disbursement, Engr Ugoanyanwu stressed that the contractors engaged possessed a solid track record and a deep understanding of the project’s significance and timing. In response to inquiries about DLI 7 and whether it involved construction or rehabilitation, the Managing Director clarified that it was a rehabilitation activity, citing the urgent need to renovate certain facilities that are in poor condition.
The FPIU officials provided crucial advice during the meeting. They emphasized the importance of thorough documentation, making DLIs files self-explanatory, and ensuring compliance with approved activities. Any new actions were to be sent for approval before implementation. While ISWC tendered the requested DLIs files to the FPIU for verification, the session advanced with detailed discussions on the requirements for pre-construction, construction, and post-construction activities tagged “Log of Project Task and Associated Risks/Issues”.
The Managing Director and CEO pointed that the agency has passed all the stages in the pre-construction stage but will have to improve on the documentations to ensure they are appropriately self-explanatory. There was no question for the Corporation for the construction and post-construction stages because the activities are the actual components which the Corporation promised to commence soonest once other modalities are put in place. Notably, the FPIU emphasized compliance with technical standards, reminding ISWSC of the recommendation of a minimum water requirement of 60 litres per capital per consumption per day with 8 hours of pumping time. The Managing Director highlighted the programme’s flexibility and the potential for midterm reviews, mentioning numerous meetings held in Abuja that allowed for adjustments.
As delivered by Musa Ilyasu, other issues addressed were 10 social management tools with phase of SE and its importance such as identification of priority issues, stakeholders’ analysis and engagement plan, prior information, appropriate forum and methods, documentation, disclosure and feedback, design and implementation decisions, grievance mechanisms, baseline data and action plans, management system, stakeholder engagement during implementation and project completion. Stakeholder engagement and grievance mechanisms were underscored as critical aspects of the project success. Meanwhile, the FPIU official rendered genuine suggestions on water quality and PIAP activities.
The strategic meeting between ISWSC and FPIU officials showcased a strong commitment to infrastructure development and the efficient implementation of crucial projects. The collaboration between these entities promises to drive positive change and improved infrastructure for the benefit of Imo State urban community.
Christopher Ononukwe
Communications Desk Officer