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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

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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

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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

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6. Plan for the Logistics Hub in Diffa

Entry Box

WC

RH

Prefab

VSAT

Water Tank

Generator

Existing Warehouse

Magasin

central

PAM

Prefab

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7. Plan for the future Logistics Hub in Zinder

R

H

Office

R

H

R

H

R

H

R

Parking

VSAT

Generator

RH

Entry Box

WC

Water Tank

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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.

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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


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


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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.

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10. Storage capacities in Zinder Region

EDP Type of

Warehouse/Location Owner Capacity (MT) Lease Term Observation

Zinder

IEB1 GoN 500

Free of charge

Ok

IEB2 GoN 500 Ok

RUB HALL IEB PAM 400 Ok

RUB HALL IEB PAM 400 Ok

Warehouse North 1

Private 400

07/01/2010 to 06/04/2010

Ok

Private 850 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

Warehouse North 3 Private 400

01/03/2010 to 30/05/2010 Ok

400 Ok

Warehouse North 4

Private 300

15/02/2010 to 15/05/2010

Ok

400 Ok

400 Ok

Warehouse North 4 (II) Private 1,000 01/05/2010 to 30/07/2010 Ok

Warehouse OPVN GoN 500 Free of charge Ok

500 Free of charge Ok

Warehouse Est Private 300

Lease terms to be confirmed

Lease terms to be confirmed 300 Lease terms to be confirmed

Warehouse North 3 (II) Private 400 Lease terms to be confirmed 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

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Diffa & Zinder Logistics Mission Contacts

Organization and

Address Contact Person/Title Contact Numbers Email/Web

Gouvernorat

Diffa

Salissou Elhadj Abdou/

Secrétaire Général Adjoint +227 96 88 57 95

Programme Pays

Niger

Région de Diffa

Saidou Kabidou/

Coordonateur Régional

Diffa

+227 90 01 42 94

+227 96 99 24 83 [email protected]

Préfecture de

Nguigmi CDT Idé Abdou/ Préfet

+227 90 39 08 84


Marie de Nguigmi Moussa Arimi /Maire +227 96 98 43 24


Magasins de

Nguigmi Abdallah Drissi / Magasinier

+227 96 55 64 27

+227 94 85 29 80

Entreprise de

Transport Barka

Elhadj Mahamadou Ibrahim

Barka/ Directeur Général

+227 96 97 85 65

+227 20 74 06 75

+227 96 96 20 21

[email protected]

Entreprise de

Transport Zouweya

Ahamat Ben Hameda /

Directeur Général

+227 96 98 17 17

+227 20 74 09 46 www.zouweyaentreprise.com

Poste de Bosso Abdou Issoufou /Chef de

Poste +227 96 28 80 39

Préfecture de

Mainé Sorroa

Amadou Beidou Lompo/

Secrétaire Général de la

Préfecture

+227 96 88 62 42

+227 94 90 14 42

+227 20 545 019

Mairie de Mainé

Sorroa

Laurem Gremali / Sécretaire

Municipal

+227 96 44 10 24

+227 94 95 51 63

Mairie de Gouré

Konaté Mahamane

Amadou / Secrétaire

Général de la Mairie


Programme Pays

Niger

Région de Zinder

Gambo Souna Mahaman

Laouali/ Coordonateur

Régional Zinder

+227 96 98 99 64

+227 94 92 31 41

+227 90 24 32 50

+227 93 98 17 42

[email protected]

Mairie de Magaria Amadou Dan Malam / Maire

de Magaria

+227 96 49 68 28

+227 94 74 77 31

+227 90 73 25 79

Préfecture de

Magaria

Ibrahim Samba / Préfet de

Magaria

+227 96 97 14 02

+227 94 74 77 65

+227 90 22 00 37

Mairie de Magaria Seydou Elhadj Baoua /

Responsable domaniale

+227 96 29 53 23

+227 94 75 43 13

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