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Nigeria seeks closing date extension for $500 million COVID-19 loans from World Bank

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Nigeria seeks closing date extension for $500 million COVID-19 loans from World Bank 

The Nigerian government has formally approached the World Bank for a deadline extension of a substantial $500 million loan initially earmarked for COVID-19 response efforts.

This request underscores the country’s ongoing commitment to fully utilize the funds towards pandemic preparedness and response, aiming for an extension from a revised deadline of February 29, 2024, to June 30, 2024. 

A document from the World Bank elucidates the rationale behind this move, highlighting the significant progress Nigeria has made in its COVID-19 response, particularly in surpassing the ambitious target of 70% vaccination coverage among the eligible population. 

Central to this extension appeal is the need for adequate time to wrap up the project’s implementation phase and ensure its orderly conclusion. 

The formal request for this extension, detailed in a government letter referenced F11373/S.34/C/4028/VOL.1/126 dated October 27, 2023, and received on November 1, 2023, proposes a four-month prolongation to accommodate the comprehensive wrap-up of project activities. 

The World Bank document noted: “A four-month extension of the project closing date and associated credits from February 29, 2024, to June 30, 2024, is proposed to allow sufficient time to roundup implementation and properly close the project.” 

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About the Project Loans 

Initiated with the World Bank Board of Executive Directors’ approval on August 6, 2020, and becoming effective on March 15, 2021, the Nigeria COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Project was designed to bolster the country’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to the COVID-19 threat at the state level.

Funded through an International Development Association (IDA) credit of approximately $100 million and a Pandemic Emergency Financing (PEF) facility grant of $14.28 million, the project aimed to enhance Nigeria’s strategic and operational readiness against the pandemic. 

An additional $400 million was later approved to support the acquisition and deployment of COVID-19 vaccines, emphasizing the project’s dual focus on emergency response and sustained management, coordination, and monitoring of the evolving situation. 

The document read: “The Nigeria COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Project (“the Project”) was approved by the World Bank Board of Executive Directors on August 6, 2020, and became effective on March 15, 2021. The parent project was funded by an International Development Association (IDA) credit in the amount of XDR 72,700,000 equivalent to US$100 million and a Pandemic Emergency Financing (PEF) facility grant of US$14.28 million (Grant No. TF0B3550), prepared under the Strategic Preparedness and Response Program (SPRP). 

“An additional financing in the amount of XDR 280,900,000 equivalent to US$400 million was approved by the World Bank Board of Executive Directors on September 30, 2021, to support both the acquisition and deployment of COVID-19 vaccines.” 

Project Performance Status 

The project’s progress towards its development objectives has been assessed as Moderately Satisfactory, with significant achievements in key areas, including surpassing the target for COVID-19 vaccination coverage among adults aged 18 years and older, achieving 71.62% as of December 31, 2023.

This accomplishment reflects a broader vaccination effort, reaching 37.5% of the general population and closely aligning with the project’s overall target. 

The document read: “Progress towards achieving the Project Development Objective (PDO) was rated Moderately Satisfactory in the last Implementation Status and Results Report (October 2023). As of the last reporting period, 3 of the 6 PDO indicators have been fully met or surpassed and a fourth indicator measuring COVID-19 vaccination coverage among the population is nearly met. 

“The remaining two PDO indicators have dropped off slightly from the previous reporting period, reflecting the relaxation of the acute phase of the response. At the same time, the country has achieved 71.62% of COVID-19 vaccination coverage of individuals aged 18 years and older as of December 31, 2023, surpassing its 70% target. This equates to an overall vaccination rate of 37.5% of the general population approximating the project target of 38 percent. 

“As of September 29, 2023, the country recorded 267,146 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and 3,155 deaths in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Overall Implementation progress is also rated Moderately Satisfactory.” 

Despite existing challenges, the project has recorded notable successes, including the management of confirmed COVID-19 cases and fatalities across the country.

Both procurement and financial management aspects of the project have been operating effectively, with moderate risk levels and satisfactory overall implementation progress.  

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