DEADLINE: 29TH JUNE, 2026
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY
IFAD ASSISTED LIVELIHOOD IMPROVEMENT FAMILY ENTERPRISE IN THE NIGER DELTA (LIFE-ND) PROJECT
NATIONAL PROJECT COORDINATING OFFICE (NPCO)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PROJECTS EXECUTION
IFAD LOAN NO.: 2000005322
(1) INTRODUCTION
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has received a loan of USS32 Million equivalent from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) toward the cost of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise Project- Niger Delta (LIFE-ND), and intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for the following Consulting services under this program. Specifically, the following Consultancy services are required:
(2) SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES/SERVICES
| S/No | Activity/Services | Location |
| 1 | Conductor Environmental Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Specific Schemes in Abia, Bayelsa and Cross River states | Port Harcourt |
| 2 | Conduct of Environmental Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Specific Schemes in Della, Edo and Ondo States | Port Harcourt |
| 3 | Conduct of Project Performance Review sessions involving implementers at all levels and key stakeholders to analyze and review lessons and challenges for improved implementation | Port Harcourt |
| 4 | Conduct of Annual assessment of service providers by farmers organization and commodity interest groups to feed into the annual project planning process | Port Harcourt |
The project includes the following components: (a) Enhancement of economic opportunities for rural youth and women which includes Support to Rural Agribusiness Incubation, Production and Marketing Infrastructure Support to Agribusinesses, Financial Inclusion support for Agric Business, Rural Institution Strengthening and Knowledge Management (b) Program Management and Coordination.
All Procurements financed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the IFAD Procurement Guidelines 2010 and IFAD procurement Handbook and are open to all eligible bidders as defined in the guidelines.
(3) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
All submissions must be accompanied with the following documents: –
(i) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7.
(ii) Evidence of current Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2023, 2024, 2025) expiring on 31st December, 2025.
(iii) Evidence of Current Pension Compliance Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2026.
(iv) Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2026.
(v) Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance valid till 31st December, 2026.
(vi) Evidence of Company’s financial capability to execute the project.
(vii) For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided Submission of valid eligibility documents listed in (i- vi) above is compulsory for each partner.
(viii) All EOI/Tender documents for submission must be transmitted with a covering/forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letter head Paper bearing amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Cooperate Affairs Commission (CAC), contact address, telephone number (preferably GSM number), and e-mail address.
(4) COLLECTION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST’S DOCUMENTS
Interested eligible firms should request for the Expression of Interest (REOI) documents from the below address.
(5) SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Instructions regarding preparation and submission of the EOI/Proposals/Bids are contained in the REOI documents.
(6) DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF EOIs DOCUMENTS:
The deadline for submission of EOI/Proposals /Bids documents shall be the 29 June, 2026.
The National Project Coordinator,
Ifad Assisted Livelihood Improvement Family
Enterprise – Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project,
No. 6 Waji Road, GRA Phase 2,
Port Harcourt
Rivers State
Email address: lifendnpco@life-nd.org.ng
