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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter One
1.0 Introduction..................................................................................................3
1.1 Brief Historical Background........................................................................4
1.2 Justification of the Report and the Project………………………………..6
1.3 Aim of the Project........................................................................................6
1.4 Objectives of the EIA Study........................................................................6
1.5 Assumptions ...............................................................................................8
1.6 Detailed Requirements of the EIA Study.....................................................9
1.7 Scope of the Report………………………………………………………..9
1.8 Terms of Reference………………………………………………………10
Chapter two
2.0 Environmental Impact Analysis and the Conception of the Environment13
2.1 The Concept of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ......................14
2.2 Advantage of EIA………………………………………………………..15
2.3 Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) & Nigeria Urban Regional Planning
Degree ’92 (NURPD’ 92) ..............................................................................16
2.4 Construction & Proposed Project Execution Process................................21
Chapter Three
3.0 Environment...............................................................................................24
3.1 The Environment without the Project……………………………………25
3.2 Compliance with Planning Regulation .....................................................25
3.3 Conformity with Purpose of Allocation and Compatibility with
Surrounding Land Use .............................................................................26
3.4 Raw Material To Be Use For Construction……………………………...30
Plot 7096 Wasa District Cadastral Zone E18 Page 1

Chapter Four
4.1 Utilities and Services…………………………….. ................................31
4.2 The Physical Environment ......................................................................31
4.3 The Impact on Natural Environment.......................................................39
4.4 Social Environment ...............................................................................41
4.5 Economic Environment ..........................................................................43
Chapter Five
5.1.1 Evaluation and Environmental Assessment Techniques......................46
5.1.2 Summary of Impact…………..………................................................47
5.1.3 Rating of Impacts ..................................................................................47
5.1.4 Parameter for Analysis………………………………………………..48
5.1.5 Environmental Management Plans (EMP)............................................55
5.1.6 What the EMP Should Address...........................................................56
5.1.7 Ambient Monitoring Through AMP ....................................................57
5.1.8 Organisation Monitor and Auditing Plan …….....................................58
5.2.1 Recommendations ……………………………………………………59
Figures & Tables
Table 1. Anticipated Noise Levels
Table 2. Weighted indices for analysis
Table 3. Scoring Scale
Table 4. Rating Scales

CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The city of today is a major performer for the secondary sector of the
economy. Service oriented developments not only provide the city with
the essential inputs but also provide the means of living for the
populace. Lately, ad-hoc decisions for such developments have led to
an adverse impact on the local environment at costs which are much
higher than the benefits actually accrued.
The proposed development is proposal for 109 families’ residential

development with 13 units of detached duplex, 22 units of
semidetached duplex, 56 units of terrace duplexes, 18 units block of
flats with creche, shopping complex and facility office with gate house;
the detached duplex is two suspended floors at ground floor have living
room, dining, three bedrooms, kitchen and visitor’s toilet. First floor
has four bedrooms with study and second floor has master bedroom.
The semidetached duplex is one suspended floor at ground floor have
foyer, living room, dining, guest bedroom, kitchen, store, visitor’s toilet
and maid’s room. First floor has lounge with three bedrooms. The
terrace is two suspended floors and at ground floor have anteroom,
living room, dining, kitchen, store, visitor’s toilet and maid’s room.
First floor has lounge, two bedrooms, study and box room. Second floor
has two bedrooms. The block of flat is two suspended floors consists of
three bedrooms flat. The commercial complex at ground floor have
super market and shop and first floor has restaurant with shops. The

creche is a bungalow and has two creche rooms, staff room, sick bay,
reception, office, utility/storage and shop.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a relatively new planning

and decision making tool first enshrined in the United States in the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. It is a formal study process
used to predict the environmental consequences of any development
project. EIA thus ensures that the potential problems are foreseen and
addressed at an early stage in project planning and design.
Environmental Assessment enables us in carrying out Environmental

Cost-Benefit Analysis of projects at an initial stage. It is thus a pre-
cursor to detailed analysis of environmental impacts, which are taken
up only if a need for the same is established. It gives a view of the
actors involved in the development-environment linkages. This is
required in view of the fact that the community might be affected in one
way or the other in terms of deterioration of living environment that
accompanies telecommunication development. Based on Environmental
Assessment, the regulatory measures can be identified and the roles of
concerned agencies defined for achieving more efficient environmental
management.
In view of the fact that development is an ever growing process, its

impact on the environment is also ever increasing, leading to rapid
deterioration in environmental conditions. As such Environment
Assessment provides a rational approach to sustainable development.

Extensively developed rapid assessment techniques often avoid
carrying out of detailed studies which need more resources in terms of
time and money. This exercise is an attempt in developing an approach
to Environmental Assessment technique, primarily for commercial
townships.
1.1 BRIEF HISTRICAL BAGROUND

The phrase 'Environmental Impact Assessment comes from Sec.102 (2)
of the National Environmental Policy Act of (NEPA). 1969, USA.
Some rudiments of EIA are implicit even in early examples of
environmental legislation. Napoleon in 1910 issued a decree which
divided noxious occupations into categories: those which must be far
removed from habitations, those which may be permitted, on the
outskirts of towns, and those which can be tolerated even close to
habitations, having regard to the importance of the work and the
importance of the surrounding dwellings.
In India, the environmental action formally started with the

participation of late Smt Indira Gandhi in the UN Conference on
Human Environment in Stockholm in 1972. A National Committee on
Environmental Planning & Coordination (NCEPC) was established to
be the apex body in the Department of Science and Technology, The
term 'Environment figured for the first time in the Fourth Five Year
Plan (1969-74) which recorded that 'harmonious development is
possible only on the basis of a comprehensive appraisal of
environmental issues. The Tiwari Committee (Committee on Review of
Legislative Measures and Administrative Measures), in its report in

1980, recommended creation of a Department of Environment as a
nodal agency to ensure environmental protection, to carry out
environmental impact studies of proposed development projects, and to
have administrative responsibility for pollution monitoring and control.
The department came into being in 1980 within the Ministry of Science
and Technology under the charge of the then Prime Minister. In 1989
the subjects of wildlife and forestry were added to the list and a new
Ministry of Environment and Forests was created with the Prime
Minister holding its charge. Since its inception the Department (under
the Ministry) has issued various guidelines on EIA for various projects.
In the Nigerian context, It has been justified given the provision of the
Decree No. 86 of 1992, and as upheld in the Decree No. 88 of 1992 of
Urban And Regional Planning Law, to act as guide towards ensuring
that the effect of developmental activities are to the barest minimum
impact negatively.
1.2 JUSTIFICATION OF THE REPORT AND THE PROJECT

It is in line with this mandate of ensuring a sustainable environment that
the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) through its
organ Department of Development Control insists that all projects
especially on medium and large scale, requires that developers submit
environmental impact assessment reports along with the designed
drawings for her vetting before granting such approvals. This report is
therefore a prerequisite in line with that requirement synthesized from
the project site environment.

1.3 AIM OF THE PROJECT
The project report is aimed at identifying impacts (social, economic and
physical) positive or negative to be given or received by the proposed
project; thereby suggesting measures to free the environment from any
negative impacts that may have a major effect on the environment.
1.4 OBJECTIVES OF THE EIA STUDY

The objectives of the EIA study are as follows:
(i) To describe the proposed project together with the requirements for
carrying out the proposed project;
(ii) To identify and describe elements of community and environment

likely to be affected by the proposed project and/or likely to cause
adverse impacts to the proposed project, including natural and
man-made environment and the associated environmental
constraints;
(iii) To identify and quantify waste management requirements and

propose measures to mitigate or prevent impacts, and measures to
be adopted to avoid introducing land contamination at the new site;
Propose measures to mitigate impacts;
(iv) To identify the negative impacts and propose the provision

mitigation measures so as to minimize pollution, environmental
disturbance and nuisance during construction and operation of the
project;

(v) To identify, predict and evaluate the residual (i.e. after practicable
mitigation) environmental impacts and tire cumulative effects
expected to arise during the construction and operation phases of
the proposed project in relation to the sensitive receivers and
potential affected uses;
(vi) To identify, assess and specify methods, measures and standards, to

be included in the detailed design, construction and operation of the
proposed project which are necessary to mitigate these
environmental impacts and cumulative effects and reduce them to
acceptable levels;
(vii) To identify constraints associated with the mitigation measures

recommended in the EIA study; and
(viii) To design and specify an environmental monitoring program, and if
required, other environmental monitoring and audit requirements, to
ensure the implementation and the effectiveness of the recommended
environmental protection and pollution control measures.
1.5 ASSUMPTIONS
In preparing this report, the following assumptions were made:
i. That the site shown to us, which this report is based on, is the site for
the proposed project i.e. proposed estate development.
ii. That in line with the Town Planning Profession, this report does not
guarantee the ownership of the land.

iii. That all necessary land-use guidelines have been checked and
authenticated.
iv. That the Proposed Development has been designed in line with the
building regulations and other requirements for the approval and
Development permit by the authorized department of FCDA.
v. That this report is based on completion and usage of the proposed
buildings.
vi. This report shall not be responsible for any change in Government
policy that may affect the proposal.
vii. The client is to be responsible for any failure on the structural aspect of
the building.
1.6 DETAILED REQUIREMENT OF THE EIA STUDY

The purpose of the study brief is to scope the key issues of the study.
The applicant has demonstrated in the EIA report that the criteria in the
relevant sections of the Technical Memorandum on the Environmental
Impact Assessment process of the EIA Ordinance (hereafter referred to
as the TM) are fully complied with.
1.7 SCOPE OF THE REPORT

The report focuses on a proposed Housing Estate development to be
sited at Plot NO. 7096, Cadastral Zone E18. Wasa District. FCT-
Abuja.
The project is designed mainly to provide an additional and much
needed development for the residential Sector according to the Master
of the FCT.
Components of the plan include:
The main developments ;
Plot Size = 6.69Ha
Total Area Developed = Not Specified
Percentage of the built-up area = Not
Specified
Number of families = 607
The EIA study shall consider the following scope of work:

a) To study the proposed project site (i.e. understanding issues
related to the natural and manmade-endowment of the site)
b) To take an inventory of resources of the proposed project
material and work processes,
c) To identify the benefits and opportunities the project could

provide;
d) To determine the impacts of the projects on the environment; and
e) To recommend ways of mitigating foreseen negative impact of

the project

1.8 TERMS OF REFERENCE
The aim of environmental impact assessment is to achieve sustainability

of development. To effectively undertake environmental impact
assessment of the project, the following terms of reference were drawn.
These include:
 To give consideration in selecting the proposed site layout design

(including technology to be adopted for the new complex), and
construction method for the Project;
 To study the traffic and transportation network around the location of

the proposed project with a view to facilitating free flow, safety and
convenience of the users of this facility and the inhabitants of the
quadrant.
 To assess possible sources of land contamination with a view to

devising measures to ameliorate them;
 To evaluate potentials for surface and underground water pollution;

 To identify local sites of architectural beauty and archeological heritage
with a view to enhancing its capacity to complement the utility of the
proposed project;
● To understand the natural distribution of flora, fauna, and their habitats

with regards to the site;
● To study the drainage and flooding patter in the proposed project area
with a view to understanding their effects on the vitality of the project
and preventing possible negative implications;
● To assess the level of infrastructure such as gas, water, electricity,

telephone etc within the proposed project area vis a vis their adequacy
in supply, regularity, and otherwise;
● To evaluate the compatibility of the proposed project to the overall land

use disposition of the neighborhood;
● To assess the quality of amenity and leisure including seasonal

activities of local and regional importance within the vicinity of the
project site;
● To study the micro climate such as the influence on wind direction,

impact of temperature and convention;
● To assess the socio economic factors related to the proposed project

such as employment, recreation, interaction and impact on their
developments;

● To evaluate impacts of noise and vibration e.g. proximity to houses and
offices;
● To study the effects of the proposed action on the surrounding

environment;
● To predict the likely changes in the environmental quality which would

result from the proposed action;
 To exploit methods to reduce unacceptable impact; and
 To provide (if need be) options in design, setting and operation of the
proposed development

CHAPTER TWO
2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS (EIA) AND THE

CONCEPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Environment means many things to many people. However, three broad

concepts of the term can be defined (Kadiri 1990). These are:
1. The concept that sees the environment as being mainly physical in

nature.
2. That which embraces social, economic and cultural factors; and
3. The concept which argues that the environment embraces the other;
Rau and Wooten (1980) went further to categories the environment as
follows:
a. The physical environment and (natural and constructed) which

includes: land and climate, vegetation, wildlife, the surrounding land
uses and the physical characters of the area, infrastructures/public
services, air, noise and water pollution.

b. The social environment which includes community facilities and
services and the character of communities.
c. The aesthetic environment, this includes scenic areas, vistas, views

including architectural character of buildings, and
d. The economic environments, which include employment, land

ownership Patterns and land values.
It is imperative from the above that this report will look at the impact of
the proposed structure from the four environment's point of view.
2.1 THE CONCEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESMENT (EIA)
EIA, in brief, extrapolates from scientific knowledge to assess the

problem consequences of some human interventions on nature.
Although ElA uses the techniques of science, it differs from ordinary
scientific inquiry, because it is dealing with events which have not yet
occurred, may not occur, and whose chances of occurrence may be
changed by the very statement that they may occur.
Some measures are required to be taken in the future to reduce the

anticipated environmental degradation. Before starting a major project,
it is essential to assess the present environment without the project, and
the likely impact of the project on the environment, when it is
completed. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Assessment has to be
made before starting a project. For analysis of environmental impacts,
many professions and disciplines have to be involved. Like economic

and engineering feasibility studies, Environmental Impact Assessment
is a management tool for officials and managers who make important
decisions about major developmental projects.
Environmental impact assessment is a technique for ensuring that the

likely significant effects of new development on the environment are
fully understood and taken into account before it is allowed to go ahead.
Environmental assessment describes the whole process by which
information about the environmental effects of a estate project is
collected, assessed and taken into account by public authorities in
reaching a decision on whether the proposed development should go
ahead or not. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a tool that
aids decision making and therefore in its preparation those latent and
potential activities that has to do with the physical, biological,
economic and social impacts of a proposed development on the
immediate and adjoining environment need to be identified and
analyzed while negative impacts arising therewith will be predicted and
mitigation measures proffered.
2.2 ADVANTAGES OF EIA

There are several advantages in undertaking environmental impact
assessment. For the local authority and other public bodies with
environmental responsibilities, environmental impact assessment
provides a basis for better decision making. For developers, the process
should draw their attention at an early stage to the environmental effects
of their proposals so that they can incorporate remedial measures into
their designs. This contributes directly to environmentally sound

industries. To the extent that implications of proposed new
development have been more thoroughly analysed and more
comprehensive information has been provided before a relevant
application to develop it is made swifter decisions may also be possible
at the final stage.
The general public's interest in proposed new development is often

expressed as concerns about the possibility of unknown or unforeseen
effects. Providing a full analysis of the proposal's likely effects an
environmental statement can help to allay fears created by lack of
information. At the same time it can help to inform the public on the
main issues which the public authority will have to consider in reaching
a decision on whether to allow or refuse the proposed development. The
general public is often a good source of ideas for how a commercial
development can be made more environmentally sound. All
environmental statements must include a description of the project and
a summary of its likely effects in non-technical language to help the
general public understand the full facts of the case.
The procedures outlined above apply to major projects whose likely

effects require systematic and detailed assessment. But even where
environmental impact assessment is not legally required, environmental
effects will always be among the considerations taken into account by
public authorities in deciding whether or not to grant permission for
telecommunication development.

2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS (EIA) & NIGERIA
URBAN REGIONAL PLANNING DEGREE '92 (NURPD'92)
The concept of sustainable development is based on the principle of
stewardship and responsibility in the use and management of resources
and achieving a balance between economic growth and technical
development and environmental considerations. The economic growth
which is needed to give people the means to live better and healthier
lives has to respect the environment as well as being soundly based so
that it can last. But in meeting current needs what is valued most about
the built and natural environment should be protected, and future
wellbeing should not be prejudiced nor sacrificed for short-term gain.
It is as a result of these that the Federal Government of Nigeria enacted
a number of laws especially the Environmental Impact Assessment in
Decree No. 86 of 1992 and the Nigerian Urban and Regional Planning
Decree No. 88 of 1992 to act as guides towards ensuring that those
activities are to a great extent adequately addressed and mitigation
efforts proffered to avoid during and after the project.
There are three main considerations taken into account by this law in
judging whether the impacts are likely to be significant. First the
question needs to be asked whether the project is a major one of more
than local importance, especially in terms of its size. Secondly it needs
to be established whether the project is intended for a particularly
sensitive location, such as a national park or a site of special scientific
interest. For that reason the proposed estate development may have
significant effects on the environment, even though the development is
on a smaller scale. The third consideration which needs to be taken into

account is whether the project is thought likely to give rise to
particularly complex or adverse effects. These include the discharge of
particular pollutants.
In relation to the above emphasis, the law made EIA compulsory
especially on building of Estate houses or residential more than four (4)
stories, commercial buildings, educational and any other industrial
developments.
Developers can decide for themselves whether projects fall within the
scope of the statutory provisions and that an environmental statement
will be needed. But there also needs to be a procedure which enables a
developer to apply to the public authority for an opinion on whether
environmental impact assessment is needed in a particular case. For this
purpose basic information about the proposal needs to be provided.
More often it will fall to the public authorities to consider whether
environmental impact assessment is required, when a particular
development project is submitted to them. A developer who is
dissatisfied with the local view that environmental assessment is
required may refer the matter to a higher authority for decision.
In the context of the system for granting permission for development,

this is about recognizing that the sum total of decisions about
development should not deny future generations the best of today's
environment. This means being particularly aware of the impacts of
development on the environment which may be irreversible or very
difficult to undo. Translated into the preparation of plans for industrial
development, these issues need to be reflected in policies and proposals

which overall make adequate provision for development and at the
same time take account of the need to protect the natural and built
environment. This is a further way of ensuring environmentally sound
industries.
A particularly important emerging issue is the control of pollution. The

way such concerns should be included in development plans needs a
sensible distinction between strategic development control policies and
those which are more locally based. The possible pollution effects from
proposed development are an important consideration in so far as they
effect the development and use of land.
EIA PROCESS
An EIA process is required for a wide range of proposed activities,
including land development, use of natural resources, construction and
changes to commercial activity.
An EIA work process of this project is elaborate and consists of many
stages. They include:
• Screening: The process by which a decision is taken on whether or not
EIA is required for a particular project.
• Scoping: The process (identifying the content and extent of the
environmental information to be submitted to the EIA authority.
• Review: The process of establishing whether an EIS is adequate for the
EIA authority to use it to inform the decision makers.

a) Screening
b) Preliminary Assessment
c) Full E.I.A
i) Scoping
ii) EIA study (baseline studies, impact prediction and
mitigation)
d) EIA Review
e) Consultation and public participation

f) Synthesizing the findings of consultation
g) Decision Making
h) Implementation
i) Post Auditing
• Decision Making begins when the working document reaches the

decision maker, who will either accept one of the project alternatives,
request further study or reject tile proposed action altogether.
• Post audits are made to determine how close to reality the EIA
predictions were.
2.4 CONSTRUCTION & PROPOSED PROJECT EXECUTION

PROCESS
The construction of the Development is proposed to commence
immediately after building plan approval is granted by Development
Control. The process of construction is itemized below.

• Stage 1: Agreement: In this stage, the developer and the builder sign
the agreement. No significant negative impact is envisaged at this
stage.
• Stage 2: Pre-construction: Still in the beginning stages, finalizing
design selections and pre-order all major materials. A tentative
construction schedule to be formulated to ensure the developer is kept
involved in the process of development. Transportation, loading and
off-loading building materials can generate some negative impacts in
the transportation network such as reducing the traffic speed on the
network which will lead to traffic congestion. Further to this, building
materials off-loading will generate dust that will increase the
particulate load in the environment.
• Stage 3: Site clearing: Removal of top soil and earth modeling to

create a profile on which to build the proposed development. Dust will
be generated more at this stage to increase the quantity of particulate
matter in the environment. Logging will remove most of the trees and
vegetation on site. This will cause loss of shades and alter the micro
climate of the environment.
• Stage 4: Foundation: This is the stage for preparing the layout of the
structures to be built on site. This stage is literally set in stone. It is
devoted to the construction of the foundation of the structures.
• Stage 5: Framing: This is the skeleton of structures on site. Floors,

walls, stairs and the roof are constructed but the buildings are not
closed in yet.

• Stage 6: Exterior: This stage is just what it sound" like, finishing the
exterior of the structures. From the outside, the structures are
beginning to look like a home - but inside there's more work to be done!
• Stage 7: Mechanicals: At this stage mechanical aspects such as wiring

and plumbing are completed. The pipes and wires are still exposed at
this stage; there are few more stages before the interior is complete.
• Stage 8: Insulation and air sealing: This stage is designed to keep

occupants of the station comfortable. Gaps are sealed and insulation is
added to keep outside air outside and the inside temperature to
occupants' liking.
• Stage 9: Interior Finishes: This is likely to be an exciting stage

because it is when the structure really starts to look finished. The walls
and ceilings are filled in; interior doors are installed along with
shelving, cabinets, countertops, mirrors, and flooring. The plumbers
and electricians return to finish their jobs, installing registers, faucets,
and light fixtures and appliances.
• Stage 10: Landscaping: This stage marks the beginning of the end of
the structures are formed including any driveways or walkway. To
finish it all off, plantings such as trees, shrubs, and grass are added.
 Stage 11: Pre-closing: While the landscaping is being finished, final

inspections are being conducted. If any problems are found, they are
repaired before entering the next stage. Once any repairs are made all

remaining construction materials are removal, and the structures are
cleaned and ready for the closing.
 Stage 12: Taking Over: All structures are subjected to necessary

examinations before they are taken over.
 Stage 13: Decommissioning of contractors from site: This stage is

when the building contractors dismantle their construction materials
from site. It involves demolition of temporary structures, and carting
them away to appropriate locations. At the same time equipments for
construction are dismantle and transported away from site. Now that
you’re properly informed of what to expect from the construction
process, here are a few tips to keep in.
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 ENVIRONMENT
The site could be described as relatively flat and well drained, ideal for the
propose development. The vegetation on the proposed site is still full with
grass and shrubs. The vegetation type can thus be described as topical of the
Sudan Savannah characterized by few shrubs and tall grasses.
Soils of the site are also representing a miniature of the soil in the capital city
which can be described as laterite and formation of rock underneath which is
well drained and stable.

Plate 1: Plot 7096 Cad Zone E18 Wasa District,
28/06/2022
3.1 THE ENVIRONMENT WITHOUT THE PROJECT
It is difficult to speculate what the environment would have continued to look

like without this project, since the totality of an environment is a dynamic
process. However, using trends in interpolation procedures, some like
possibilities were identified as follows:
a. The site would have continued to be eroded by rain
b. The site would have remained follow un-tendered and dangerous
c. There would have been lesser vehicular pedestrian traffic generated
within this area.
d. The site would have continued to be a hideout for criminals
e. Less ambient noise level.
3.2 COMPLIANCE WITH PLANNING REGULATION

By the provision of the Nigeria Urban and Regional Planning Law of Decree
88 of 1992 Development Control Unit of Federal Capital Development
Authority has the provisions of the Decree on ElA. For this project, the
following guidelines of Urban Development have also been considered.
Using the building standards as stipulated in the current Development Control

manual, all the setbacks are within acceptable limits of the requirements of the
authority (please refer to working drawings i.e. site plan). However,
considering the recent regulation of fencing in the FCT, there would be the
need for the front setback to maintain minimum of 6meters and the front fence
should be 1m block work and 0.5m fancy grid iron at the top.
PLOT COVERAGE
It is believed that the percentage of the built up area is not specified which is
expected to adequate for this kind of land use when compared with the
minimum requirement of (Development Control manual), though it need to be
specified as appropraite.
AIR SPACE
The spatial disposition of the proposed project in relation to the surrounding
development does not pose any problem if air space both now and in the
nearby future. Enough open space to boost air circulation is to be maintained
as seen on the site plan.
PARKING PROVISION
In addition to the parking spaces 607 number parking spaces provided for the
users of the development. It is also worthy of note that there is a commercial

activity with enough space for parking within the quadrant of the proposed
development that would further augment the parking requirements.
3.3 CONFORMITY WITH PURPOSE OF ALLOCATION AND

COMPATIBILITY WITH SURROUNDING LAND USES
The site is located on a plot yet to be approved for the proposed development.
It is in conformity with the surrounding land uses i.e. religion Institute,
Commercial. These areas are well complemented with complementary uses
such as health centre, public uses within the district close to the proposed site.
Plate 2: Nature of Adjoining Development. 28/06/2022

Description of Sitting layout Design, Construction Process Considered,
Period And Materials To Be Used.
The proposed project is located in the urban area of Abuja FCT at Plot N0.
7096, Cadastral Zone E18, Wasa District, FCT-Abuja surrounded by some
developments of concern to the public e.g. The only landmark one can be seen
along the arterial road leading to Wasa district is Apo mechanic village and
Waru village, present there is no much development around the vicinity where
the proposed site is located. 95% of the plots located close to the proposed site
are all vacant and presently the vicinity where the proposed site is undergoing
construction of infrastructures such as road and drainages.
Plate 3: Showing Surrounding Area 28/06/2022
The construction period of the Development is proposed to commence

immediately after building plan approval is granted by Development Control.

All the construction materials required can be obtained locally or otherwise.
These are to be conveyed to the site by trucks, such as:
• Sand;
• Laterite;
• Sandcrete blocks of various sizes;
• Cement;
• Gravel;
• Water;
• Paint;
• Wood;
• Iron rods;
• Steel frames;
• Nails;
• Roofing sheets;
• E.t.c.
Equipments needed for construction include:

• Earth moving and modeling machines;
• Construction vehicles;
• Construction equipments;
3.4 RAW MATERIALS TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION

The raw materials for the delivery of the proposed project will include
materials such as:
• Sand;

• Laterite;
• Stone Dust
• Cement;
• Gravel;
• Water;
• Iron rods;
• E.t.C.
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 UTILITY LINES AND SERVICES

The project site has adequate access to telecommunication through fixed
wireless connection from various GSM operators; presently the site is taking
its access through road under construction.
The surrounding developments are also serviced with electricity and roads.
Telephone and other telecommunication requirements can be met by the use
fixed wireless and other GSM networks. The site has adequate coverage of all
the networks presently available within the FCT.
The impact of the proposed Housing Estate development on its immediate

environment in the process of development, decommissioning process and

when fully functional is examined using the following indices; the physical
environment, natural environment, social environment, economic
environment, aesthetic/visual environment, traffic and transportation, safety
and security.
4.2 THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

A study of the site in relation to its physical environment shows that the site
has a relatively flat terrain. A further detailed engineering study of the site will
reveal the stability of the soil in relation to the proposed development.
Drainage
Site investigation conducted on the drainage system within the micro-
environment of this proposal reveals that site have been serviced with sewage
points and water drainages. The proposed development should be properly
connected to the sewer line and storm water drainage to keep the site free
from water stagnation which could create breeding grounds for mosquitoes
and other harmful insects. The safety and good health of the
microenvironment is thus guaranteed.
Sewage
General degradation of environmental aesthetics, threat to hygiene, public
health as well as contamination of soil and underground water resources are
the potential effects of wastes, if not properly managed. The type of waste
envisaged for this project is amendable to easy management. The sewage to

be generated on site will be channeled to sewage mains. This system ensures a
safe and pollution free environment. It is therefore not likely that the project
will lead to land pollution and degraded environment.
Waste Generation
Wastes to be generated include solid and liquid wastes as well as gaseous and
noise emissions which can create strains on man and environment. The
impacts are summarized as follows.
Solid Wastes
Solid Waste during construction considers the Human population to live on
this site will be averagely 300 or above. A reasonable quantity of solid wastes
will be generated. The master plan has neither indicated nor provided a
location for its disposal. Such an omission can only produce a filthy centre
where environmental standard are grossly low. It will produce breeding spaces
for rodents and disease vectors which are detrimental to the health of
inhabitants. But reputable waste management company should assign to be
responsible for evacuating the waste that will be generated.
Solid wastes to be generated when the project is fully operational include

Food wastes, paper, cardboard, plastics, textiles, leather, yard wastes, wood,
glass, metals, ashes, special wastes (e.g., bulky items, consumer electronics,
white goods, batteries, oil, tires), and household hazardous wastes.) etc. Other

solid wastes include disused stationeries etc. These wastes will amount to an
average of 0.5 kilogram per person per day. Unsightly environments can be
created with foul and obnoxious odors if adequate measures are not taken to
evacuate them immediately. Such foul environments will form breeding
grounds for vectors and rodents. They form potential environments for contact
and spreading of dangerous diseases like dysentery, diarrhea, typhoid fever
and other gastro-intestinal infections. The situation becomes more serious
when water supply is irregular and insufficient to carry out proper sanitation.
Therefore, the estate needs a regular supply of clean potable water. Proper
chemical treatment should be given to these wastes before they are transferred
to other places for possible secondary uses.
Table 1: Estimated Waste to Be Generated

S/N0 Number of Population Amount of Waste Amount of
Families per Person waste per Block
Detached Duplex 13 65 0.5 Kilogram 32.5kg
Terrace 56 224 0.5 Kilogram 112kg
Apartment
Block of Flat 18 54 0.5 Kilogram 27kg
Apartments
Semidetached 22 88 0.5 Kilogram 44kg
Duplex
Apartments
Total 63 431People --- 215.5kg of
Waste

In the case of wastes generated from other ancillary facilities such as the
creche, shopping complex, gate house, should be provided with waste bins for
collection and onward transmission to the waste bin centre provided within
the premises, waste generated within the communal centre could be more than
7kg as estimated in the table above due to other customer which equally
generate waste during their visit to the centre. Garbage bins, containers and
depots are to be provided at relevant positions for the purpose of collection,
storage and evacuation as at when due. Regular evacuation of wastes by
registered refuse contractors or appropriate public authorities is
recommended. However, possibilities of recycling some of the wastes
generated for other secondary purposes should be exploited.
Sanitary cesspools will be provided for use of site workers during construction
period. Indiscriminate refuse disposal will be prohibited.
Liquid Wastes will be generated from the site such as toilets, car wash point
and ETC. Liquid wastes will contain a high concentration of chemicals like
ammonia, phosphate etc. Total Dissolved Solids, water temperature and
turbidity will be high. These will have adverse effects on aquatic organisms
and cause decrease in photosynthetic processes by slowing down the rate of
growth of plankton in the aquatic environment. Therefore, waste water from
the site should not be allowed into public drain until they have been treated,
certified safe and un-harmful to aquatic life.
Storm Water will be generated through rainfall and external outdoor cleaning
and sanitation procedures. This will vary according to the seasons. They are to
be channeled into the natural streams or water courses within the vicinity
through covered concrete drains.

Oily Wastes are to be generated from the power plant, motor vehicles and
other machines to be used in the development. They should be collected,
treated and disposed off properly.
Effluent Disposal
In no case should effluents be allowed into public drains or stream courses in
the vicinity. They should be properly channeled and connected to the sewer
system.
Dust
Clearing the site, evacuation, casting and other general works will generate
dust in the premises and the neighborhood beyond the normal level.
This can be reduced by spraying water on the work environment before
operations.
No Toxic Wastes will be generated.
Gaseous Emissions
This will emanate from power plants operations and vehicle exhaust pipes.
Impacts of gases to be generated include greenhouse effect caused by carbon
monoxide CO2, sulphur dioxide SO, and nitrogen dioxide, methane etc.
Nitrogen oxide contributes to acid rain, soil quality depletion and respiratory
disorders that can cause damage to human. Odor can be generated from
improperly handled wastes. It can make its environment unpleasantly
habitable. The negative impact could be minimized if the machinery to be
used are regularly maintained and kept in good working condition and closely
monitored.
Noise

Noise will be generated through various neighborhood activities such as
generator sound. Management procedures will need to be instituted to enhance
the serenity. Noise will also be generated through construction procedures and
instructions to workers and communication among the staff.
Anticipated noise levels are summarized in Table 2:
Source of Noise Distance and Noise Levels Remarks

(include)
0 – 20m 21-100m 101-200m
Construction machines and 70 db 50 db 20 db Intermittent,
vehicles Negligible impact.
Carpentry, Joinery, and fitting 60 db 40 db 15 db Intermittent,
Negligible impact.
Communication among site 50 db 30 db 15 db Regular, Negligible
Workers Impact.
Machines and vehicles 60 db 55 db 15 db Intermittent,
during operation of the Negligible impact.

complex
Communication among the staff 40 db 25 db 15 db Regular, Negligible
during operation impact
Noise Abatement: Construction workers should be adequately educated on

the impact of noise in a built environment. Management approach should be
used to reduce noise level. Workers in extremely noisy compartments should
be provided with mufflers.
Thermal Pollution
No operation in the proposed station has the capacity to generate and/or
discharge temperatures that will adversely alter the ambient temperature.
Liquid effluents discharged from this building should be treated and brought
to a temperature that will not create any thermal pollution at the point of
discharge
Water supply
The requirement for water supply may not be met fully at all times from the
proposed supply system. The management of the project will therefore make
an independent arrangement for one-site water supply through boreholes and
overhead tanks; this source of water supply is not envisaged to have adverse
effect on the source of water supply to the neighboring environment. The

boreholes water yields in excess of the daily requirement could be stored in
elevated tanks to stabilize hydraulic pressure and to meet fire-fighting needs.
The structural ability of the ground is adjudged to be capable of supporting
extraction for the borehole. There is proposal to obtain ground water
extraction permit from appropriate government agency. Provision will be
made for installation of water reservoir of about 30,000 litres capacity to meet
emergency needs without resorting to unhygienic method supply water into
the main buildings and, the communal center. With all these necessary
measures, it is believed that the ultimate objective of high sanitation levels
within the Development Control will be achieved.
Electricity
The whole of the estate is to drive electricity supply mainly from the Power
Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), However, there will be installation of
noiseless electricity generating plant when the project starts to operate. During
any short or prolonged interruption of electricity supply to the industry, the
generating plant will be used to serve the industry and this will therefore
guarantee uninterrupted service to the industry.
Traffic
The construction activities will attract construction vehicles to the area
thereby introducing articulated trucks to the residential environment. This will
put a level of strain on the environment especially traffic movement.
Traffic during construction period can be carrying out during the day time.
This implies that those articulated vehicle will not have any adverse effect on
traffic movement during the day as one can barely find any vehicle around the
vicinity. There are 607 parking spaces; the traffic flow is two traffic way

movements for easy navigation within the estate and the parking arrangement
is design in such a way that each apartment has its own parking lot right in
front of the apartment.
4.3 THE IMPACT ON NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

The design of the proposal and the coming into operation of the project will
definitely have impact on the natural environment. Prominent among the
natural elements the proposed development will affect include the following;
Ecosystem, Landform, Climate and Vegetation.
Ecosystem
The relationship between living organisms such as: plants, animals,
communities and their environment. It also involves these organism energy
flows and the interaction with their immediate surroundings. As the survival
of these organisms' dependents mainly on their habitant for the supply of
shelter, food, air and sunshine, which they need, a proposed project of this
type may disrupt the existing ecosystem. It may therefore affect adversely the
flora and fauna lives within the study area.
An in-depth study of the site for the proposed development confirms that there
are no species of plants or animals existing on the site that will be destroyed
or adversely affected. By judgment, the proposal will neither create any
ecological problems nor destabilized existing ecosystem within the immediate
environment. Instead, it will produce a system of man-made structures that
will blend with nature through a planned landscape system as shown in the
site plan of the proposal. Visual beauty will also be produced.

Climate
A project of this type will affect the local climate of the area where it is sited.
However, this will be prevented by adequate consideration of the orientation
of every segment of the development like the main building, parking lot and
areas to be landscaped. The orientation will consider the wind direction,
rainfall, sun glare among the climate elements. By these preventive measures,
the climatic negative impacts will be prevented or avoided.
Vegetation
As it was explained under site characteristics, the proposed site is still a virgin
land, by our judgment; the proposed development will not have serious
negative effect on the vegetation. The little negative effect that may be
envisaged will be neutralized through the provision of landscaped islands all
over the site area which is meant to replenish the lost vegetation and to
enhance the air flow within or around the vicinity.
4.4 SOCIAL ENVIRONEMNT

On the social scale, the proposed project during its implementation and when
operational will exert some impacts that will transcend its immediate
environment. The social elements of the proposed project are envisaged to
affect the microenvironment.
Apart from the fact that the labour requirement for this type of development
which are not usually many at the operation state; it is also a fact that majority
of the prospective workers will be residents of the City. The proposal is
therefore not envisaged to exert pressure on the residence within the micro
place, and macro environment of the city.

Population
This type of proposal is a labour intensive project. The project requires
workers to render various types of services to keep the operations of the
project however; it will significantly increase the population concentration of
the city. There are no migration problems that are envisaged by coming into
operation.
Table 3: Estimated Population of the Proposed Development

No Type of apartment Average Total number of Total number of
Number of families population
person in each
unit
1 Detached Duplex 5 13 65
2 Terrace Apartment 4 56 224
3 Block of Flat Apartments 3 18 54

4 Semidetached Duplex 4 22 88
Apartments
Total 4 63 431 People
The total number of people planning for amount to four hundred and thirty
one (431) persons.
Occupation Hazards to workers and others: - The use of construction material

may create accident and other harmful effects on workers’ health. There is
risk of fall, loss of vital organs, contact with sharp objects, chemicals etc.
Therefore all the Necessary precautions against accidents should be employed.
4.5 ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

Like the social scale considered above, the economic scale of the proposal is
envisaged to exert some impacts within the immediate environment of the
project. The economic elements are revenue generation and employment
opportunities.
Revenue
Government parastatals like Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) the
Nigerian Telecommunication Limited, Abuja Environmental Protection Board
(AEFB). FCT Water Board will definitely render some useful services that
will generate revenue for them. In effect, by the development of this proposal,
revenue will be accruable to the Federal Government, Federal Capital
Territory (FCT) through their agencies. Considering the volume of investment
and other economic activities that will be generated, the proposed
development will surely exert positive and desirable influence on the
microenvironment.
Employment
We strongly envisage that when the project is fully operational, job
opportunities which would be available to various cadres of workers such as
facility managers, drivers, security operators, cleaner etc among others will be
able to cater for the middle and lower income employees. Also, the coming
into operation of the project will create more jobs within the area. These may
be in the form of maintenance services of various infrastructures, equipment
etc. Categories of workers under this include drivers, cleaners, and security
services men among others.
The proposal will also create job for artisans at the construction stage of its
development. These may include carpenters, bricklayers, plumbers and others
on a short-term basis skilled and professional’s services will be required also.
The job will therefore bring positive impact on employment opportunity.
Aesthetic/Visual Impact
The vicinity of this proposed development is envisaged to create a kind of
vista made possible by the architectural design. This is obvious as the
adjoining developments are still undeveloped.

Despite this beautiful visual view, the design has made provision for internal
and external beautification of the entire site area. This is to enhance the
aesthetic quality of the entire proposal in relation to its environment. The site
plan and architectural design of the project, testify to this section (see
architectural designs within). It is assured that the project will exert positive
physical and psychological effects on the environment where it is located. The
project is therefore believed to be a desirable one.
Safety and Security

The design of this proposal has taken into consideration the safety devices and
security measures. This is able to eliminate or reduce to the barest and also
minimize the exposure of human lives and properties to dangers that may arise
from the stored highly inflammable products. For this proposal, we have
recommended that at least twenty (36) tones of fire hydrants should be
installed within the premises of each block of pumping unit. This is to
forestall any possible fire accident that may engulf the entire premises and
even beyond.
In addition, up to ten (10) buckets filled with special fire extinguishable
carbon dioxide field and extinguishers are expected to be in strategic places.
There is the assurance that fire detector (alarm) devices would also be
installed at the communal centre. For some criminal cases, the services of
security men and police men should be employed.
It is expected that if all these safety devices and security measures are rigidly
implemented, carefully maintained and regularly monitored along the required
standards, there is the strong belief that this proposal will not pose any
appreciable danger on its immediate (micro) environment.

CHAPTER FIVE
5.1.1 EVALUATION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

TECHNIQEUS
Various types of techniques have been developed for the assessment and
presentation of impacts of any proposed development. Among them is the
Impact Checklist. This technique ensures that a prescribed list of impact areas
are considered in the assessment proves. The identified impacts are then given

a quantitative expression. The ratings assigned to all the components ranges
from (+5) to (-5) with the highest rating of (+5) indicating that the project has
no negative impact on the component under investigation or the adverse effect
is neutral or negligible and thus is beneficial and well acceptable. But rating
of (-5) indicates that the component is undesirable, the problems associated
with this are very serious.
Any score between (+5) and (-5) could be assigned to each component
assessed, this would be interpreted in line with the upper and lower limits of
(+5) and (-5) respectively. There is one major factor to be mentioned. The
impact effects are not necessarily of the same importance to the project and
the environment in which the project is located. For example; it may be wrong
to attach the same weight to an impact of a project that would have no
employment generation to that it would have on solid waste.
5.1.2 SUMMARY OF IMPACTS

In analyzing the impact of this project within the environment, the checklist
method was adopted. The major factors considered include physical,
environmental, economic, infrastructure and social impacts. The
checklist/components of each factor are:
(a) Physical – Compatibility, ecology and transportation.

(b) Environmental - Solid wastes, gaseous emissions, noise, underground
water, storm water/drainage, landscape quality, sewage water, thermal
emissions, population density, toxic wastes, and fire risks.
(c) Economic – employment, public revenue and private revenue.
(d) Infrastructure – Water supply, electricity and telecommunications.
(e) Social - Interaction, Security, Crime prevention and population
displacement.
5.1.3 RATING OF IMPACTS.

This stage brings together the aggregated measure of the impacts that the
project could have on the environment. Famous methods are adopted for
analyzing the environmental impacts on projects. The choice of what method
to use depends on the type of project, the nature and magnitude of impacts. In
this project, the most relevant techniques are the qualitative method, which
has the basic ideas behind the Leopold matrix.
Therefore, the impacts will be weighted and scored as a means of providing an

objective and rational analysis.
5.1.4 The following weights have been assigned to each parameter for
analysis.
Table 4: WEIGHTED INDICES FOR ANALYSIS

S/NO Types of impacts Weight Unit scores Maximum
scores scores
1 Physical 3 10 30
2 Environmental 2 10 20

3 Economy 1 10 10
4 Infrastructure 2 10 20
5 Social 2 10 20
Total 10 50 100
TABLE: 5 SCORING SCALE

S/N TYPES OF IMPACTS SCORES
1 Highly negative 0
2 Moderately negative impact 1
3 Negligible negative impact 2
4 Average positive impact 3
5 Moderately positive impact 4
6 Highly positive impact 5
TABLE: 6 RATING SCALES
S/N IMPACTS
Below 40 Project is not acceptable. It is environmentally unfit
51 – 60 Critical consideration should be given to the Project need to be
executed (if at all) with precautions.
61 -100 Project is acceptable, fit and poses no hazard to the
environment
S/ Types of Impact Unit Maximum Weighted rate

No. impacts Weight Scores scores scores scores
1 Physical 3 10 30 9 27
2 Environmental 2 10 20 8 24
3 Economy 1 10 10 9 18
4 Infrastructure 2 10 20 8 9

5 Social 2 10 20 8 9
Total 10 50 100 40 87
From the foregoing, the rated score of this project from our analysis is 87%
positive impact. This means that the project is acceptable.
Other Mitigating Measures to Be Considered

(1) Insurance. Given the inherent economic and environmental risks which
can be occasioned by fire accidents, it is important that insurance policy
be adopted against of any loss; and/or indemnity in case of involvement
of a third party. The workmen compensation insurance policy is
necessary in this regard
(2) Materials Supply and Installation. Reputable vendors, fabricators

technicians and engineers should be employed to supply construct and
install all materials, buildings, and fittings.
(3) Safety Drilling/Instruction. A Regular (say, weekly or fortnightly)

safety drills/instructions are necessary to keep employees' safety
conscious and competent to respond to emergency situations. Mustering
point(s) should be established at tile station for use in case of any
emergency.
(4) Safety Program. A good safety program should be introduced at the

workplace throughout the construction period such measures that must
be introduced include:-

(5) Means of Access. Adequate and safe means of access to and from the
construction place to be provided
(6) House-Keeping. A good house-keeping program is necessary to ensure

proper storage of materials and equipment, the removal of scraps,
wastes and debris, at appropriate intervals.
(7) Precaution. Adequate precaution such as the provision of fencing,

look-out means or barriers should be taken to protect any person who
could be injured by fall of materials, tools or equipment being raised or
lowered A safety belt with a life-line should be provided and used with
a life line adequately secured.
(8) Fencing. Temporary zinc fence should be put in place since the area is
going to be built-up, the site should be fenced to prevent the entry of
unauthorized persons. Security men are to be employed to check
people's entrance into the site. Visitors should not also be allowed
access to site unless accompanied by the appropriate protective
equipment.
(9) Scaffolding. Where work cannot be done on or from the ground, a

scaffold or ladder must be used Scaffold and ladders should be
designed, erected and maintained by competent persons so as to prevent
collapse or accidental displacements when in use. Every scaffold and
part thereof should be of suitable and sound materials and of adequate
size and strength for the purpose for which it is used. The scaffold to be
used must be designed to a safety factor off our times their maximum

load and with adequate bracing. Timber used in the construction of
scaffolds should be straight-grained, sound and free from large knots,
worm holes and other defects likely to affect its strength. Alloy and
steel tubing should not be mixed on the same scaffold. In the case of
prefabricated scaffold systems, the, instructions provided by the
manufacturers and suppliers should be strictly adhered to, which should
have adequate arrangement for fixing and bracing.
(10) Equipment Movement. All vehicles and earth moving or material

handling equipment should be in good working order and be properly
used with due regard to safety.
(11) Protective gadgets. Workers should be provided with appropriate

personal protective equipment where necessary. They include safety
helmets or hard hats to protect the head from injury due to falling,
falling of flying objects or striking against object or structures. Clear or
colored goggles or face shield against dust, harmful heat, light or other
radiation and in particular during welding, flame cutting, concrete
mixing etc should be provided
(12) Insurance. Given the inherent economic and environmental risks which
can be occasioned by fire accidents, it is important that insurance policy
be adopted against of any loss; and / or indemnity in case of
involvement of a third party. The workmen compensation insurance
policy is necessary in this regard.

(13) Materials supply and installation. Reputable vendors, fabricators
technicians and engineers should be employed to supply construct and
install all materials, buildings, and fittings
SUMMARY OF MITIGATIONS IN 3 PHASES (STAGES)
Summary of impacts and mitigating measure during working stage (Site

Clearance, Examination and Construction Stages)
Table 7: SUMMARY OF MITIGATIONS IN 3 PHASES
IMPACT MAGNITUDE MITIGATION

Flood and Erosion Minimal Reduce velocity flow using check
dams
Landscape degradation Significant Effective Landscaping after
construction
Disposal of Construction spoil Significant Removal of sheds, spreading of
spoils and general instatement
after construction
Noise Minimal Management approach to reduce
noise
Dust Significant Pumping water on surface of
action and working.
Employment Minimal None
Traffic increase Minimal Supply at night, supply vehicle
not to park at the access road
Increase water demand Significant Dig shallow wells, pump from
steam
Public Health Problem Minimal Good sanitary practice, use
cesspool during construction.
Population density increase Minimal Population control, employ
effective hands and those without
work to leave
Safety Problem Significant Implement elaborate safety
program
OPERATIONAL PHASE
Increase Traffic Significant There are adequate parking spaces but
there is need to ensure management
traffic control, and not to allow public
parking within the estate.

Noise Pollution Significant The generator should be located close to
the service access as it will be at the
outskirts of the estate to reduce noise.
Operation of Increase water demand Minimal Abuja Water Board to increase service to
Facility after the area taking cognizance of the new
Completion. development and provision of borehole
Security / Crime Minimal Employee Security personnel should
have good understanding with police
Power outage Significant Purchase and install new Transformer to

serve the proposed Estate alone
Solid waste increase Significant Each household to have a bin, AEPB or
its agent to dispose waste more regularly
Employment Significant None
Economic growth Minimal None
Social interaction Significant None
DECOMMISSIONING PHASE
Demolition Landscape degradation Significant Effective Landscaping after

demolition
and Disposal of waste Significant Removal of sheds, spreading of spoils
restoration demolished structures and general instatement after

construction
Of site Noise Minimal Management approach to reduce
noise
Dust Significant Pumping water on surface of action
Employment Minimal Evacuation should be at non-peak
traffic period
Public Health Problem Minimal Good sanitary practice, use cesspool
Safety Problem Significant Necessary precautions against
accidents.
5.1.5 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLANS (EMP)
The main objective of the Environmental Management plan is to maintain the

progressive reduction of the impacts of the project activity on the
environment. Some of these events may not have been predicted during the
assessment and predication stages of the project.
Therefore, it is imperative that an appropriate Environmental Management

plan (EMP) be put in place to forestall any lapses between the cradles to
grave period of the project life.
5.1.6 WHAT THE EMP HAS ADDRESSED
The EMP should specifically address the following right from the
construction phase through to the decommissioning stage. For this

particular project of living environment, which is mainly for dwelling
units, the following environment management plans must be put in
plane. This is due to the name of the propose development details these
include:-
◊ The provision of emergency communication with the local and regional

emergency response agencies and organizations including fire and
police departments as well as local hospitals. Emergency evacuation of
personnel from the project site and surrounding areas. This should be
established specifically to be used during emergencies so as to evacuate
people from the affected areas.
◊ Provision for emergency supply of materials on site most especially

things to be used to combat the accidents when they occur.
◊ Provision of appropriate First Aid on site for the initial care of the
accident victims when it occurs.
◊ Personnel training on Health and Safety Procedures in order to reduce

to the barest minimum the incidences of accidents on the project site.
The personnel working on the site of the project must have these
procedures as a rule of thumb.
5.1.7 AMBIENT MONITRING THROUGH EMP

Ambient Monitoring must include the following:

◊ Waste generated identification of such waste (characterization) storage
and quantity.
◊ Regular audit of the environmental performance of various facilities on

site.
◊ Monitoring and recording the socio economic and cultural aspects of
host community of the project site.
◊ Continuous monitoring of streams around the site as well as

underground water to detect possible pollution.
◊ Measurement of selected process parameters to monitor adequate

operation of the pollution control equipment.
◊ Workspace air quality monitoring for all compounds used or generated

in the process.
◊ Air quality in vicinity of plant for applicable pollutants, especially toxic

and hazardous chemicals and fumes through remote sensors and alarms.
◊ Monitoring of all work areas of the development to check for ambient

noise levels.
Essentially, the monitoring plan is instituted for these main reasons:

(i) To ensure that legal standards for the establishment of the project is not
violated.

(ii) To check that mitigation measures are correctly implemented that
action may be taken. If possible, to
(iii) Prevent or reduce the seriousness of the unwanted impact.
5.1.8 ORGANIZATION MONITOR AND AUDITING PLAN
Monitoring plan is essential if the suggested mitigation measures are to be

faithfully implemented. The Abuja Environmental Protection Board should
not stop at enforcing the conduct of EIA but must be part of the
implementation. Field officers in the Environmental Monitoring and
Compliance section of the Board should periodically visit the site during
construction and operational stages. The team may work in zones and teams
whereby each team covers a zone and report back. This will help to provide
early warning of significant environmental changes in order that preventive
measures may be considered. It will make it possible to check the
effectiveness of established regulatory mechanism and to plan operational
development.
The Board can also request periodically, the Audit Report of the facility and in
line with Article 21 of the National Environmental Protection (Abatement in
Industries and Facilities Generating Wastes) Regulation 8.1.9 of 1991 the
proponents are expected to comply within 90 days of the receipt of the
demand.

Auditing is necessary as it can be used to test mitigating and monitoring
schemes. The proponent is therefore expected to conduct Audit scheme yearly
to facilitate their control of environmental practices within the facility.
Monitoring of the environment is equally important for possible post impact
effects, especially those that might happen as a result of the activities for
which the project was planned. It also provides for the adequate preparation
for the prevention of possible extreme hazardous effects.
5.2.1 RECOMMENDATIONS
5.2.2 We make the following recommendation, which if implemented will

provide more benefit in the use of facility
5.2.3 Solid waste should be separated at source i.e. the biodegradable to be

separated from the non- biodegradable. Each waste container should be
properly covered.
5.2.4 There should be no open burning of any solid waste materials on the
Site both at the construction stage and when the facility is in use.
5.2.5 Functional and appropriate firefighting equipment should be installed at

strategic locations within the premises. Staff' should be adequately
trained to operate this equipment to enable them control any outbreak.
5.2.6 Services of Government registered refuse contractors or authorized
agencies (AEPB, etc.) should be engaged for proper evacuation,
disposal, and treatment of waste at approved site

5.2.7 The site should be fenced as a means of mitigating the effect of
construction on the environment, and to secure the property when it is
in use.
5.2.8 A detailed land scope plan should be prepared and constructed.

Essentially, soft landscape component should be generously provided to
enhance the microclimate, aesthetic, visual quality of the environment.
5.2.9 The Development Control Department should regularly inspect the

process of construction of this project, to ensure that the facility is
constructed according to the approved plan.
5.2.10 The Development Control Department should also monitor the use of
the facility when it is occupied and put to use to ensure that possible
negative impacts are kept at minimum levels.
5.2.11 This facility should be subjected to period environmental audit by

qualified environment consultant to ensure adequate compliance with
National environmental standard and regulations of relevant public
institutions.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMET AND CONCLUSION
I, (the consultant) hereby confirm that I have investigated the location of the
proposed project at Plot No.7096, Cadastral Zone E18, Wasa District, FCT –
Abuja.
The proposed project is located in an area, which is compatible with the

existing land use and pronounced and overwhelming than the negative ones.
5.3.2 Generally, the proposed development will make adequate positive

impacts within the immediate surrounding and add to the overall
environmental beauty and landscape characteristics of the town. The
structural components and elevation designs of the plan will enforce
architectural harmony. Enhance balance in the physical land
configuration, accentuate visual panorama, and improve overall
aesthetic quality of the environment.
5.1.8 I (the consultant) therefore, certify that the proposed project satisfy the
requirements of land use compatibility, good air quality, aesthetic
landscape, peaceful atmosphere, non-obstructive traffic generation, and
other positive parameters for maintaining available environment. The
project will be socially, economically and environmentally friendly and
beneficial to the immediate and far residents of the environment. The
project is therefore recommended for approval and subsequent
implementation.
……………………………..
TPL Finzi A. Ghaji (Consultant) TOPREC NO: RTP/573

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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The proposed development is proposal for 109 families’ residential

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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a relatively new planning

Environmental Assessment enables us in carrying out Environmental

In view of the fact that development is an ever growing process, its

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1.1 BRIEF HISTRICAL BAGROUND

In India, the environmental action formally started with the

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1.2 JUSTIFICATION OF THE REPORT AND THE PROJECT

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1.4 OBJECTIVES OF THE EIA STUDY

(ii) To identify and describe elements of community and environment

(iii) To identify and quantify waste management requirements and

(iv) To identify the negative impacts and propose the provision

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(vi) To identify, assess and specify methods, measures and standards, to

(vii) To identify constraints associated with the mitigation measures

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1.6 DETAILED REQUIREMENT OF THE EIA STUDY

1.7 SCOPE OF THE REPORT

The EIA study shall consider the following scope of work:

c) To identify the benefits and opportunities the project could

d) To determine the impacts of the projects on the environment; and

e) To recommend ways of mitigating foreseen negative impact of

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The aim of environmental impact assessment is to achieve sustainability

 To give consideration in selecting the proposed site layout design

 To study the traffic and transportation network around the location of

 To assess possible sources of land contamination with a view to

 To evaluate potentials for surface and underground water pollution;

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● To understand the natural distribution of flora, fauna, and their habitats

● To assess the level of infrastructure such as gas, water, electricity,

● To evaluate the compatibility of the proposed project to the overall land

● To assess the quality of amenity and leisure including seasonal

● To study the micro climate such as the influence on wind direction,

● To assess the socio economic factors related to the proposed project

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● To study the effects of the proposed action on the surrounding

● To predict the likely changes in the environmental quality which would

 To exploit methods to reduce unacceptable impact; and

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2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS (EIA) AND THE

Environment means many things to many people. However, three broad

1. The concept that sees the environment as being mainly physical in

a. The physical environment and (natural and constructed) which

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c. The aesthetic environment, this includes scenic areas, vistas, views

d. The economic environments, which include employment, land

2.1 THE CONCEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESMENT (EIA)

EIA, in brief, extrapolates from scientific knowledge to assess the

Some measures are required to be taken in the future to reduce the

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