Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE)

About this project

The development objective of the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental, and Social Standards Enhancement Project for Nigeria is to develop sustainable capacity in managing procurement, environment, and social standards in the public and private sectors. The project comprises of two components. The first component, technical assistance and support to implementing agencies consists of following sub-components: (i) technical assistance and support to bureau of public procurement (BPP), environmental assessment department at the ministry of environment (EAD), and federal ministry of women affairs (FMWA); (ii) technical assistance and support to National Universities Commission (NUC); (iii) technical assistance to NUC for the campaign for change; and (iv) technical assistance to the federal ministry of finance, budget, and national Planning (FMoFB and NP). The second component, establishment and operating of the sustainable procurement, environmental, and social standards centers of excellence (SPESSECE) consists of following sub-components: (i) funding support to the CE to facilitate project startup; and (ii) disbursement-linked indicator (DLI)-based support to operating the CEs.

Published by

World Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Nigeria

Sectors

Environmental education/trainingHigher educationEducation policy and administrative management

Places

Zaria, Lagos, Benin City, Bauchi State, Owerri, Makurdi Local Government Area

Funded by

International Development Association

Implemented by

National Universities Commission

Accountable

Federal Republic of Nigeria

Passes funds through

International Development Association

Published by World Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 44000-P169405.

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