COUNTRY : FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

PROJECT : EKITI KNOWLEDGE ZONE AND JOBS CREATION PROJECT:

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA)
JUNE 2022

PROJECT CONTACT DETAILS

Name Role Email / Number
enquiries@fmf.gov.ng.
Zainab Ahmed Minister of Finance +234 92346979
+234 92346290-5
Honourable
Commissioner for Finance and
Akintunde +234-8173777900
Economic Development Ekiti State
Oyebode

ESIA SUMMARY

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ES1: INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
The Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ) is conceived as a world class knowledge park which
leverages on Ekiti’s comparative advantage to create a vibrant ecosystem of
innovative businesses and a conducive environment for collaboration, innovation and
technology transfer in line with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United
Nations and the four-point agenda outlined by the State Governor. The development
shall be structured as a Public-Private Partnership, with Ekiti State Government
providing land, and the required infrastructure to make the site conducive for investors
and stakeholders. The main objective of the EKZ development is to catalyze economic
growth for the State and inclusive socio-economic growth for its citizens. It seeks to
achieve this by taking advantage of its position as a gateway to the North, good
topography and close proximity to Lagos and Abuja, and typically a renowned State
for quality education and distinguished scholars.

Key activities and services to be rendered by the EKZ includes Research and
Development, Software Development, ICT, Skills development programs, Business
and Commercial Services Support, Funding Support, Incubation & Acceleration and
Capacity Building.

The purpose of this ESIA is to assess and predict potential adverse environmental and
social impacts of the EKZ and to develop suitable mitigation measures, which have
been documented in the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and
Livelihood Restoration Plan (LRP).

ES 2: PROJECT LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The Government of Ekiti State has delineated 955.56 hectares of land between Ado-
Ekiti to Ijan Ekiti and Ise Ekiti to develop the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ) project. The
EKZ will be rolled out in two phases. Phase one (project under discussion) of the EKZ
is estimated to cover 955.56 hectares of land between the Ado-Ekiti to Ijan Ekiti and
Ise Ekiti. The EKZ site is adjacent the proposed Ekiti cargo airport and within close
proximity to Afe Babalola University and Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti within a 20-
kilometer radius of Ado-Ekiti, the State Capital. Figures 1 and 2 show the Project
Location and the Host communities respectively.

The EKZ is designed to be a world class special economic zone to promote research,
innovation and enterprise. To ensure an atmosphere conducive for productivity, EKZ
will provide necessary infrastructures to support smooth operations of different
investments that will subscribe to the EKZ. The development of the EKZ will be zoned
according to different land uses and will ensure land use compatibility within the
different zones to allow for spatial harmony as well as a healthy and safe environment
for work.

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Figure 1.1: Map of Nigeria showing Ekiti State, Map of Ekiti State showing Ado-Ekiti
LGA and Gbonyin LGA

Figure 1.2: Google Earth Image illustrating the host communities (Ago-Araromi, Ago
Aduloju and Ijan-Ekiti from the EKZ

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ES 3: PROJECT PROPONENT AND PARTNERS
The project proponent is Ekiti State Government and as part of its developmental plans
had created a dedicated investment promotion agency, Ekiti Development and
Investment Promotion Agency (“EKDIPA” or “the Agency”), established in 2019.
The Agency is structured around investment facilitation and promotion, aftercare and
policy advocacy as well as skills development. Its investment portfolios include
agricultural production, knowledge zone, real estate, energy and mining,
manufacturing, entertainment and hospitality. The Agency also has a mandate to
profitably manage the State’s assets and is responsible for Public-Private Partnerships
development portfolios.

ES 4: INSTITUTIONAL & LEGAL FRAMEWORK

The project will be guided by applicable Federal and State policies and regulatory
framework particularly the Environmental Impact Assessment Act No. 86, 1992 (as
amended by EIA Act CAP E12 LFN 2004) as well as the AfDB’s Integrated Safeguard
System. Other relevant national laws and policies applicable to the project include the
following:

• National Policy on the Environment, 1989 revised 2016

• The Nigerian Labour Act CAP L1 LFN 2004
• National Environmental Protection (Management of Solid and Hazardous Wastes)
Regulations, 1991
• Natural Resources Conservation Action Plan, 1992;
• National Environmental (Noise Standards and Control) Regulations, 2009
• National Environmental (Soil Erosion & Flood Control) Regulations (S.I. 12), 2011
• National Environmental (Construction Sector) Regulations (S.I No. 19), 2011
• Land Use Act CAP L5 LFN, 2004
• National Environmental (Air Quality Control) Regulations (S.I No. 64), 2014
• Nigerian Local Content Development Act No 2 2010;
• The Nigerians Child Right Act, 2003
• National Gender Policy, 2006
• Nigerian Free Trade Zone Act No. 63, 1992
• Harmful Wastes (Special Criminal Provisions) Act, Cap H1, LFN 2004
• Occupational Health and Safety Act 2017;
• Water Resources Act CAP W2, LFN 2004;
• Wild Animals Preservation Act Cap 132 LFN 1990
• National Policy on Occupational Safety (and Health) revised 2020
• The Nigerian Urban and Regional Planning Act, 2004
• The Forestry Act CAP 51 LFN of 1994

The Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv) is the statutory government institution

mandated to coordinate environmental protection and natural resources conservation
for sustainable development in Nigeria. However, some specific laws relating to Ekiti
State are also triggered by the project, including the underlisted:

• Ekiti State Environmental Protection Law 2009;

• Ekiti State Waste Management Act 2010;
• Ekiti State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law 2011.

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ES 5: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed civil works and infrastructure are highlighted below:

Perimeter Fencing: EKZ will be fenced round about to effectively delimit the stretch
of land and provide security for residents within the Zone.
Access Roads: Access Roads with walkways to provide easy accessibility to facilities
within EKZ will be constructed. Standard drainage will also be constructed for flood
and stormwater control.
Office Space: Blocks of offices comprising mixed development of bungalows and
multi-storey buildings will be constructed for administrative services.
Residential Facilities
At full capacity, up to 856 housing units will be constructed, consisting of 124 blocks
(496 units) of three-bedroom terrace bungalow, 64 blocks (256 units) of two-bedroom
terrace bungalow, and 26 blocks (104 units) of one bedroom terrace bungalow for the
variety of workers within the EKZ.
Power: The EKZ will be powered initially by a 5MW Independent Power Plant (IPP),
whose capacity can be expanded to 10MW upon full occupancy. The IPP will be
provided by gas-fired turbines combined with renewable energy sources like solar.
Water Supply: It is envisaged that water supply shall be provided by the Ekiti State
Water Board through the water booster station in Ijan Ekiti which is about 5km to the
site. This water booster station shall be supplied by Egbe Dam while a network of
boreholes, connected to a central reservoir within the Zone will serve as secondary
water source.
Social Infrastructure: To make the EKZ self-sustaining, social infrastructures will be
provided to ensure workers and residents have access to create a livable environment
for residents, workers and visitors. This shall include a 100-bed multi-system specialist
hospital to cater for medical needs; educational institutions for residents (primary and
secondary schools); sports arena.
Commercial Infrastructure: shopping mall including recreational area for leisure;
local market stalls; etc.
Other Public Facilities: Fire Station and waste management facilities will also be
provided.

ES6: Environmental and Social Baseline

Detailed surveys were undertaken to determine the baseline physical, biological and
socio-economic conditions of the project environment based on identified sensitive
receptors within the project area of influence. Surveys included a combination of
literature surveys and actual physical field data collection. The project’s area of
influence was delineated to cover the entire 2,000 ha planned for the EKZ project and
a buffer zone of 2.5km all around it. Some of the key environmental features within
this AoI include but not limited to the following:

Host/affected communities: The study covered settlements in three major

communities in the two LGAs traversed by the EKZ Project. The communities are Ago-
Aduloju and Ago-Araromi in Ado-Ekiti LGA and Ijan-Ekiti in Gbonyin Ekiti. Discussions,
interviews and administering of questionnaire were done with identified stakeholders
in these communities.

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Biophysical Environment: This included vegetation and wildlife, soil and geology,
and water quality, including a few seasonal waterbodies within the site.

The baseline conditions are summarized below:

Physical Environment
1. The ambient air quality in the entire project area can be adjudged to be very
good as all pollutants measured including CO, NH3, NO2, SO2, H2S and
Suspended Particulate Matter were within the safe limits recommended by the
Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv). Suspended Particulates were below
the 250µg/m3 set by FMEnv for occupational exposure. Similarly, CO values
were below the 10ppm set for daily exposure by FMEnv in all cases. All other
gases were either not detected or were only present at background levels. This
indicates a safe environment for human habitation.
2. Ambient noise level within the project area were mostly within natural
background status of 20-60dBA, which is within the WHO (70dB) and FMEnv
(90dBA) limit for occupational exposure. The result indicates a safe
environment where outdoor activities are guaranteed without any impairment
on human health.
3. All physicochemical parameters measured in the soil samples were within FAO
threshold values for agricultural soils. For example, pH of soils were within the
optimal range of 5-8 for crop growth, while heavy metals were within the limits
set by Alloway (1976) for naturally occurring levels in soils of the tropics.
4. Surface and Groundwater quality is good as all parameters measured were
within safe limits recommended by both FMEnv and WHO. pH was within the
range of 6.5 to 8.5 set by the FMEnv. Similarly, BOD and other parameters like
heavy metals, oil and grease, etc. were within healthy limits set for drinking
water by McNeely, Neimanis and Dwyer (1979). The microbiological
parameters depicted the positive presence of coliform bacteria in all samples
indicating faecal contamination.
5. Based on the result of sampling around the project site, all physicochemical
parameters are within FMEnv recommended threshold for a safe and healthy
environment.

Biological Environment
1. Vegetation in the project zone is of three types: Oil palm dominated secondary
forest, primary rainforest and forest/farmland mosaic. Predominant vegetation
includes oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) and
several grassy species such as Andropogon gayanus, Tridax procumbens,
Commelina bhengalensis, etc. A measurement of biomass productivity
indicated that the area is highly productive, with the highest productivity being
recorded in the oil palm dominated secondary forest, and the lowest being
recorded around the farmland. The minimal productivity of farmland is probably
associated with the human activities of constantly clearing/weeding the area, to
allow for optimized crop growth
2. Animal species observed during the fieldwork were mostly avian species such
as doves (Streptopelia semitorquata), weavers (Ploceus cuculatus), kingfishers
such as Halcyon senegalensis. Some reptiles such as the ubiquitous rainbow
lizard, Agama agama and the Nile Monitor, Varanus niloticus were also sighted.

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 Oral information and information from literature however reveals that a lot of
mammals inhabit the area, including rodent species such as Cricetomy
gambianus, Arvicanthes niloticus, Xerus erythropus, Protoxerus stranger, and
Hystrix cristata.
3. Vegetation and wildlife were observed to be thriving very well, with relatively
high biomass productivity, in line with those recorded by Al Mufti et.al, (1976).
No endangered or threatened species were observed within the project zone
and as such, no special care is required in project implementation, with regards
to biodiversity conservation

Socio-economic settings
Two communities (Ijan and Ago-Araromi) were identified as the main host
communities who have customary claims to lands within the EKZ site. The leadership
of both communities were visited and extensive stakeholders engagements were held
them.

Stakeholder engagement and consultation meetings were held in both communities

and the summary of the engagements are presented below:

Ijan Ekiti
The community leaders and members present strongly opposed the approach of the
State Government, they accused the Government of not properly engaging them
before delineation and erection of pillars on the proposed site. They also submitted
that the only available land within the project axis is where most of them construct their
livelihoods and taking it from them at this time will amount to plunging them deeper
into poverty. Their other complains include lack of basic amenities like electricity and
portable water for over 8 years coupled with some previous unpalatable experiences
with government projects in terms of compensations which were either not paid or paid
in piece meal.

Community members were assured that the Bank Procedures, based on the ISS, will
be applied for this project, and thus, due process will be followed. They therefore set
up a seven-man committee to work with the appointed consultant throughout the
consultation process.

Ago-Araromi
The consultation meeting with the people of Ago-Araromi followed the same pattern
with the meeting in Ijan Ekiti, the stakeholders present expressed their displeasure
with the land acquisition process adopted by the State Government. They frowned at
the erection of pillars without their consents and want Government to reduce the land
earmarked for the project to allow the community access to areas where they can
continue their farming as the other lands have been taken over by the Airport project.
They also want the boundaries of the EKZ to be shifted far from their houses because
of the possibility of future road expansion which may leave them with no alternative
should their houses be affected by such road expansion.

The issues of appropriate compensation was also mentioned by the community based
on their experience with Afe-Babalola University and the Airport Project. The
stakeholders admitted that they are not against development but cannot sacrifice all
that mean so much to their habitations and livelihood for projects as that will eventually

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 displace them totally. They accepted to work with government for actualisation of the
project if their abodes and livelihoods are considered.

The stakeholders thereafter set-up a seven-man committee to work with the State
Government as well as the appointed consultant to identify the boundaries of the
project site in Ago-Araromi axis and throughout the consultation process. The
attendance list for the engagement is attached as Annex to this summary report.

ES 7: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

A summary of key identified impacts and recommended mitigation measures for all
development phases is presented in the Table 1 below.

Table 1: Summary of key impacts and mitigation for all development phases
Activities Associated and Potential Impacts Mitigation Measure

PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Site Preparation Ambient air quality deterioration
and Clearing for from release of particulates from
Access/ Internal exposed soil surfaces and gaseous
Road, power emissions from vehicles may affect
plant, sensitive receptors especially within3. Train drivers/ workers on proper operation of vehicles &
administrative host communities of Ijan and Ago
structures and Araromi
other
Infrastructure. Loss of vegetation cover due to
clearing for construction
Reduction in carbon sequestration
Mobilization and in the project area due to removal of
storage of trees
equipment and Removal of vegetation and trees
materials on site leading to habitat destruction and
fauna loss
Installation of Site Depletion of Soil fauna due to
Offices & Workers removal of vegetation
Camp Site Soil erosion and loss of soil quality
from exposure of soil to weather
elements
Generation of vegetal wastes from
de-vegetation and site clearing
activities
Grievance and conflict over
resettlement and compensation for
affected lands and assets
Storage of materials and equipment 4. Ensure deployment of 24-hour security guards and distribution of
on site may attract theft and security
breaches and threat to lives and
properties.
1. Use water tankers to sprinkle water on exposed soil surfaces to
limit dusts.
2. Ensure all vehicles and machines are serviced and meet
appropriate emissions standards before being brought to site.
equipment to include fuel efficiency and anti-idling techniques.
4. Tarpaulins should be used to cover trucks transporting earth
materials or spoil on public roads
5. Schedule vegetation clearing to occur in phases so that the
entire area is not cleared at once, thus giving room for wildlife
species to escape into uncleared areas
6. Where possible, ensure site clearing is done during the dry
season to protect work areas from erosion.
7. Restrict removal of vegetation and trees to ONLY areas of need
within the EKZ.
8. Ensure early installation of temporary drainage and diversion
structures to include silt traps.
9. Re-vegetate cleared unused areas and ensure site landscaping
plan include green areas where indigenous plant species and
tolerant grasses and shrubs are planted.
10. Use vegetal waste as compost to aid rapid vegetal propagation.
11. Prepare and Implement Waste Management Plan (WMP).
12. Waste to be disposed should be evacuated by vendors by
approved by the relevant Ekiti State Government Agency
13. To the extent possible, woody debris and slash generated from
vegetation clearance should be given to locals for use as fuel
wood for cooking or mulched for use in farms or site restoration.
1. Prepare and Implement a stand-alone Resettlement Action
Plan (RAP) for the project to ensure affected asset owners
are adequately compensated for loss of assets within the
zone.
2. As much as practicable, consideration should be given to
affected persons and other host community members in
employment, especially semi-skilled and unskilled labour.
3. Establish a grievance redress mechanism to receive and
address specific concerns about compensation.
suitable security light.
5. Ensure consultation and collaboration with local vigilante and
Police

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 Activities Associated and Potential Impacts
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Construction of Generation of construction waste 1.
Infrastructure including spoils, debris and concrete
such as wastes.
Access/Internal 2.
Roads, Buildings,
water supply 3.
power generation
and distribution, Generation of scrap wastes from 4.
etc. mechanical and electrical works
such as pieces of electric cables,
timbers, metals cuttings, nails and 5.
packaging materials
Inefficient waste management
during construction leading to
excess consumption of materials,
generation of wastes/emissions,
pollution of soils and water.
Disruption to livelihood activities 6.
such as farming and palm oil
production within the EKZ
Interaction between non-local 1.
workforce and local communities
may increase occurrence of 2.
communicable diseases, including
HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs). 3.
4.
Threat to community culture, safety 5.
and security due to presence of
migrant workers and business
opportunists.
Increased social vices/crimes and
dilution of indigenous culture, norms
and traditions in surrounding
communities, due to influx of
migrant workers and business
opportunists 6.
7.
8.
Increase demand on community 1.
health and sanitation infrastructure
due to influx of workers and camp 2.
followers.
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Mitigation Measure
Prepare Waste Management Plan following the waste
hierarchy, supported by training and awareness-raising
around topic of waste for workforce and for local community.
Use of authorised contractors for hazardous and any other
wastes which the project cannot dispose off safely.
Ensure recycling of scraps and other recyclables through
approved recycling facilities to conserve resources.
Storage of hazardous waste onsite should be done in
closed/ labelled containers, stored away from direct sunlight/
rain with bunds provided to contain accidental spillage.
Ensure no waste is left behind at project site after
construction.
Conduct survey to identify best alternatives to prevent
disruptions to livelihood within on & off-site work areas
before commencement of civil works.
Institute HIV prevention programs (peer education, condom
distribution etc.)
Liaise with appropriate health focused NGOs to undertake
health awareness and education initiatives on STDs
amongst workers and in the host community.
Provide opportunities for workers to regularly return to their
families.
Implement community-based Grievance Redress
Mechanism (GRM).
Develop an induction program including a code of
appropriate conduct for all workers. Code of conduct to
address the following: Respect for local residents; No
hunting or unauthorized taking of natural resources; Zero
tolerance of illegal activities such as child sexual exploitation
and underage sex, prostitution, harassment of women,
GBV, purchase or use of illegal drugs, Disciplinary
measures and sanctions (e.g. dismissal) for infringement of
the code of conduct and/or company rules; Commitment /
policy to cooperate with law enforcement agencies
investigating perpetrators of GBV.
Provide cultural sensitization training to improve awareness
of and sensitivity of workers to local cultures, traditions, and
lifestyles.
Implement GRM and Labour Influx Management Plan
prepared for this project.
Limit the number of migrant workers by engaging local
workers.
Provide basic amenities (water, sanitation etc to workers
according to WHO standards).
Provide separate toilets for male and female workers.
 Activities Associated and Potential Impacts
Ambient air quality deterioration 1.
from release of and gaseous
emissions from vehicles and 2.
machinery to be used for
construction activities, and the
associated impact on nearby
communities of Ijan and Ago
Araromi
OPERATIONAL PHASE
Operation and Ambient air quality deterioration 1.
Maintenance of from release of and gaseous
EKZ and Ancillary emissions from vehicles and 2.
Infrastructure machinery to be used for operation
activities, and the associated impact
on nearby communities of Ijan and
Ago Araromi
Generation of wastes (routine and 3.
hazardous, including office wast3es,
spent oils, batteries, filters, etc.
4.
5.
6.
Fear of sustainability of the project 7.
amidst change of political leadership
DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE PHASE
Decommissioning Ambient air quality deterioration 1.
and closure of from release of and gaseous
EKZ and Ancillary emissions from vehicles and 2.
Infrastructure machinery to be used for
decommissioning activities, and the
associated impact on nearby
communities of Ijan and Ago
Araromi
Generation of wastes (routine and 1.
hazardous, including office wast3es,
spent oils, batteries, filters, etc.
2.
3.
4.
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Mitigation Measure
Ensure all vehicles and machines are serviced and meet
appropriate emissions standards
Train drivers/ workers on proper operation and maintenance
of vehicles & equipment to include fuel efficiency and anti-
idling techniques.
Ensure all vehicles and machines are serviced and meet
appropriate emissions standards
Train drivers/ workers on proper operation and maintenance
of vehicles & equipment to include fuel efficiency and anti-
idling techniques.
Prepare Waste Management Plan following the waste
hierarchy, supported by training and awareness-raising
around waste management for workforce and for local
community.
Use of authorised contractors for hazardous and any other
wastes which the project cannot dispose of safely..
Ensure recycling of scraps and other recyclables through
approved recycling facilities to conserve resources.
Storage of hazardous waste onsite should be done in
closed/ labelled containers, stored away from direct sunlight/
rain with bunds provided to contain accidental spillage.
Create a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to manage the
project in order to encourage private sector involvement and
participation. SPV will manage critical aspects of the project
such as the water supply, power plant and other facilities
Ensure all vehicles and machines are serviced and meet
appropriate emissions standards
Train drivers/ workers on proper operation and maintenance
of vehicles & equipment to include fuel efficiency and anti-
idling techniques.
Prepare Waste Management Plan for decommissioning
following the waste hierarchy, supported by training and
awareness-raising around waste management for workforce
and for local community.
Use of authorised contractors for hazardous and any other
wastes which the project cannot dispose of safely..
Ensure recycling of scraps and other recyclables through
approved recycling facilities to conserve resources.
Storage of hazardous waste onsite should be done in
closed/ labelled containers, stored away from direct sunlight/
rain with bunds provided to contain accidental spillage.
ES 8: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING
A comprehensive environmental and social management and monitoring Plan (ESMMP)
has been developed for the project. Among others, the plan provides for the monitoring
of mitigation measures and specifies parameters and indicators to be monitored as well
as the frequency of monitoring. The plan also indicates responsible parties for the
management and monitoring activities as well as the associated budget/cost of the
management activities. An overview of this comprehensive ESMMP is presented in Table
2 below.

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 Table 2: overview of Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plans for the Project

Project ActivityAssociated and Mitigation Measure Responsibility for Cost of Monitoring Requirements Frequency Responsibility Cost of
Potential Impacts Mitigation Mitigation and Sampling locations for Monitoring Monitoring
PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Site Preparation and Ambient air quality 8. Use water tankers to sprinkle Contractor, Built into Monitor for the following Monitoring Contractor, 2,000,000
Clearing for Access/ deterioration from water on exposed soil supervised by EKZ contractors parameters Quarterly during supervised by
Internal Road, power release of particulates surfaces to limit dusts. PIU cost as Good construction EKZ PIU
plant, administrative from exposed soil 9. Ensure all vehicles and International • TSP,
structures and other surfaces and gaseous machines are serviced and Industry • Gases (CO, NOX, SOX,
Infrastructure. emissions from vehicles meet appropriate emissions Practice CO2 THC)
may affect sensitive standards before being • Noise levels
receptors especially brought to site.
Mobilization and within host communities 10. Train drivers/ workers on Monitoring at each of the
storage of of Ijan and Ago Araromi proper operation of vehicles & ESIA sampling locations
equipment and equipment to include fuel and at sensitive receptors
materials on site efficiency and anti-idling (Ijan and Ago Araromi)
techniques.
Installation of Site 11. Tarpaulins should be used to
Offices & Workers cover trucks transporting
Camp Site earth materials or spoil on
public roads
Loss of vegetation cover 1. Schedule vegetation clearing Contractor, Built into • Sampling will Contractor,
due to clearing for to occur in phases so that the supervised by EKZ contractors be half yearly supervised by
construction entire area is not cleared at PIU cost as Good during EKZ PIU
Reduction in carbon once, thus giving room for Contractor, International construction
sequestration in the wildlife species to escape into supervised by EKZ Industry
project area due to uncleared areas PIU Practice
removal of trees 2. Where possible, ensure site
Removal of vegetation clearing is done during the dry Contractor, 7.
and trees leading to season to protect work areas supervised by EKZ
habitat destruction and from erosion. PIU
fauna loss 3. Restrict removal of vegetation
Depletion of Soil fauna and trees to ONLY areas of Contractor,
due to removal of need within the EKZ. supervised by EKZ
vegetation PIU

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Project Activity Associated and Mitigation Measure Responsibility for Cost of Monitoring Requirements Frequency Responsibility Cost of
Potential Impacts Mitigation Mitigation and Sampling locations for Monitoring Monitoring
Soil erosion and loss of 4. Ensure early installation of Contractor, • Soil samples will be Twice a year
soil quality from temporary drainage and supervised by EKZ collected around the site during construction
exposure of soil to diversion structures to include PIU where ESIA samples
weather elements silt traps. were collected and at
5. Re-vegetate cleared unused control locations
areas and ensure site
landscaping plan include
green areas where indigenous
plant species and tolerant
grasses and shrubs are
planted.
6. Use vegetal waste as
compost to aid rapid vegetal
propagation.
Generation of vegetal 1. Prepare and Implement Waste Contractor, Built into Contractor, Built into
wastes from de- Management Plan (WMP). supervised by EKZ contractors supervised by contractor’s
vegetation and site 2. Waste to be disposed should PIU cost as Good EKZ PIU contract
clearing activities be evacuated by vendors by International
approved by the relevant Ekiti Industry
State Government Agency Practice
3. To the extent possible, woody
debris and slash generated
from vegetation clearance
should be given to locals for
use as fuel wood for cooking
or mulched for use in farms or
site restoration.
Grievance and conflict 12. Prepare and Implement a Ekiti State N2,000,000 Undertake regular One off during pre- EKZ PIU and Built into loan
over resettlement and stand-alone Resettlement Government or their monitoring of: construction Ekiti State structure
compensation for Action Plan (RAP) for the designated government
affected lands and project to ensure affected representative. Cost GRM records
assets asset owners are adequately of preparation and
compensated for loss of assets implementation of RAP Implementation report
within the zone. the RAP is to be built
13. As much as practicable, into the overall loan
consideration should be given arrangement
to affected persons and other

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 Project Activity Associated and Mitigation Measure Responsibility for Cost of Monitoring Requirements Frequency Responsibility Cost of
Potential Impacts Mitigation Mitigation and Sampling locations for Monitoring Monitoring
host community members in
employment, especially semi-
skilled and unskilled labour.
14. Establish a grievance redress
mechanism to receive and
address specific concerns
about compensation.

Storage of materials and 1.Ensure deployment of 24-hour Contractor Built into

equipment on site may security guards and contractor’s
attract theft and security distribution of suitable security contract
breaches and threat to light.
lives and properties. 2. Ensure consultation and
collaboration with local
vigilante and Police

CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Construction of Generation of 15. Prepare Waste Management Contractor, N3,500,000 Inspection of waste records Monthly during Contractor,
Infrastructure such construction waste Plan following the waste supervised by EKZ and tracking of disposal of construction supervised by
as Access/Internal including spoils, debris hierarchy, supported by PIU wastes EKZ PIU
Roads, Buildings, and concrete wastes. training and awareness-raising
water supply power around topic of waste for Evaluation of waste stacking
generation and workforce and for local and handling on site
distribution, etc. community.
16. Use of authorised contractors
Generation of scrap Contractor,
for hazardous and any other Built into
wastes from mechanical supervised by EKZ
wastes which the project contractor’s
and electrical works PIU
cannot dispose of safely.. contract
such as pieces of
17. Ensure recycling of scraps and
electric cables, timbers,
other recyclables through
metals cuttings, nails
approved recycling facilities to
and packaging materials
conserve resources.
Inefficient waste Contractor,
18. Storage of hazardous waste
management during supervised by EKZ
onsite should be done in
construction leading to PIU
closed/ labelled containers,
excess consumption of
stored away from direct

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Project Activity Associated and Mitigation Measure Responsibility for Cost of Monitoring Requirements Frequency Responsibility Cost of
Potential Impacts Mitigation Mitigation and Sampling locations for Monitoring Monitoring
materials, generation of sunlight/ rain with bunds
wastes/emissions, provided to contain accidental
pollution of soils and spillage.
water. 19. Ensure no waste is left behind
at project site after
construction.
Disruption to livelihood 1. Conduct survey to identify best Contractor, 1,500,000 Monitor changes in At the end of EKZ PIU 1,500,000
activities such as alternatives to prevent supervised by EKZ livelihood structure, relative construction
farming and palm oil disruptions to livelihood within PIU and the Ekiti to baseline
production within the on & off-site work areas before State Government
EKZ commencement of civil works.
Interaction between non- 20. Institute HIV prevention Contractor, Monitor Community At the end of EKZ PIU 1,500,000
local workforce and local programs (peer education, supervised by EKZ 2,500,000 structure relative to baseline construction
communities may condom distribution etc.) PIU and the Ekiti
increase occurrence of 21. Liaise with appropriate health State Government
communicable diseases, focused NGOs to undertake
including HIV/AIDS and health awareness and
sexually transmitted education initiatives on STDs
diseases (STDs). amongst workers and in the
host community.
22. Provide opportunities for
workers to regularly return to
their families.
23. Implement community-based
Grievance Redress
Mechanism (GRM).
Threat to community 1. Develop an induction program Contractor, N1,000,000 Monitor community structure At the end of EKZ PIU 1,000,000
culture, safety and including a code of appropriate supervised by EKZ in host communities construction
security due to presence conduct for all workers. Code PIU and the Ekiti
of migrant workers and of conduct to address the State Government
business opportunists. following: Respect for local
residents; No hunting or
unauthorized taking of natural
Increased social resources; Zero tolerance of Contractor,
vices/crimes and dilution illegal activities such as child supervised by EKZ
of indigenous culture, sexual exploitation and PIU and the Ekiti
norms and traditions in underage sex, prostitution, State Government or

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Project Activity Associated and Mitigation Measure Responsibility for Cost of Monitoring Requirements Frequency Responsibility Cost of
Potential Impacts Mitigation Mitigation and Sampling locations for Monitoring Monitoring
surrounding harassment of women, GBV, relevant MDA
communities, due to purchase or use of illegal
influx of migrant workers drugs, Disciplinary measures
and business and sanctions (e.g. dismissal)
opportunists for infringement of the code of
conduct and/or company rules;
Commitment / policy to
cooperate with law
enforcement agencies
investigating perpetrators of
GBV.
2. Provide cultural sensitization
training to improve awareness
of and sensitivity of workers to
local cultures, traditions, and
lifestyles.
3. Implement GRM and Labour
Influx Management Plan
prepared for this project.
4. Limit the number of migrant
workers by engaging local
workers.
Increase demand on 24. Provide basic amenities Ekiti State Covered Monitor adequacy of At the end of Ekiti State Covered under
community health and (water, sanitation etc to Government under state infrastructure to populations construction Government state annual
sanitation infrastructure workers according to WHO annual in host communities budget
due to influx of workers standards). budget for
and camp followers. 25. Provide separate toilets for infrastructure
male and female workers. development
Ambient air quality 3. Ensure all vehicles and Contractor, Partly built 5. 6. 7. 8.
deterioration from machines are serviced and supervised by EKZ into
release of and gaseous meet appropriate emissions PIU contractor’s
emissions from vehicles standards contract
and machinery to be 4. Train drivers/ workers on
used for construction proper operation and N3,000.000
activities, and the maintenance of vehicles &
associated impact on equipment to include fuel

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 Project Activity Associated and Mitigation Measure Responsibility for Cost of Monitoring Requirements Frequency Responsibility Cost of
Potential Impacts Mitigation Mitigation and Sampling locations for Monitoring Monitoring
nearby communities of efficiency and anti-idling
Ijan and Ago Araromi techniques.

OPERATIONS PHASE
Operation and Ambient air quality 3. Ensure all vehicles and Contractor, N2,000,000 Monitor for the following Monitoring half EKZ PIU and 2,000,000
Maintenance of EKZ deterioration from machines are serviced and supervised by EKZ parameters yearly during Ekiti State
and Ancillary release of and gaseous meet appropriate emissions PIU operations Government
Infrastructure emissions from vehicles standards • TSP,
and machinery to be 4. Train drivers/ workers on • Gases (CO, NOX, SOX,
used for operation proper operation and CO2 THC)
activities, and the maintenance of vehicles & • Noise levels
associated impact on equipment to include fuel
nearby communities of efficiency and anti-idling Monitoring at each of the
Ijan and Ago Araromi techniques. ESIA sampling locations
and at sensitive receptors
(Ijan and Ago Araromi)
5.
Generation of wastes 1. Prepare Waste Management Contractor, 500,000 Tracking of waste Monthly during State Waste Built into
(routine and hazardous, Plan following the waste supervised by EKZ generation and disposal operations Management Agency’s
including office wast3es, hierarchy, supported by PIU records Agency operating
spent oils, batteries, training and awareness-raising budget
filters, etc. around waste management for
workforce and for local
community.
2. Use of authorised contractors
for hazardous and any other
wastes which the project
cannot dispose of safely..
3. Ensure recycling of scraps and
other recyclables through
approved recycling facilities to
conserve resources.
4. Storage of hazardous waste
onsite should be done in
closed/ labelled containers,
stored away from direct

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 Project Activity Associated and Mitigation Measure Responsibility for Cost of Monitoring Requirements Frequency Responsibility Cost of
Potential Impacts Mitigation Mitigation and Sampling locations for Monitoring Monitoring
sunlight/ rain with bunds
provided to contain accidental
spillage.
Fear of sustainability of 1. Create a Special Purpose Ekiti State Covered Annual audit of Agency’s Annually Ekiti State Built into
the project amidst Vehicle (SPV) to manage the Government under state operations and finances Government and SPV’s
change of political project in order to encourage annual its appointed operating
leadership private sector involvement and budget independent budget
participation. SPV will manage auditors
critical aspects of the project
such as the water supply,
power plant and other facilities
DECOMMISSIONING/CLOSURE PHASE
Decommissioning Ambient air quality 3. Ensure all vehicles and Contractor, 2,000,000 Monitor for the following Monitoring Contractor, 2,000,000
and closure of EKZ deterioration from machines are serviced and supervised by EKZ parameters Quarterly during supervised by
and Ancillary release of and gaseous meet appropriate emissions PIU decommissioning EKZ PIU
Infrastructure emissions from vehicles standards • TSP,
and machinery to be 4. Train drivers/ workers on • Gases (CO, NOX, SOX,
used for proper operation and CO2 THC)
decommissioning maintenance of vehicles & • Noise levels
activities, and the equipment to include fuel
associated impact on efficiency and anti-idling Monitoring at each of the
nearby communities of techniques. ESIA sampling locations
Ijan and Ago Araromi and at sensitive receptors
(Ijan and Ago Araromi)

Generation of wastes 5. Prepare Waste Management Contractor, 2,000,000 Tracking of waste Monthly during State Waste Built into
(routine and hazardous, Plan for decommissioning supervised by EKZ generation and disposal decommissioning Management Agency’s
including office wast3es, following the waste hierarchy, PIU records Agency operating
spent oils, batteries, supported by training and budget
filters, etc. awareness-raising around
waste management for
workforce and for local
community.
6. Use of authorised contractors Covered
for hazardous and any other under

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Project Activity Associated and Mitigation Measure Responsibility for Cost of Monitoring Requirements Frequency Responsibility Cost of
Potential Impacts Mitigation Mitigation and Sampling locations for Monitoring Monitoring
wastes which the project contractors
cannot dispose of safely.. contract
7. Ensure recycling of scraps and
other recyclables through Covered
approved recycling facilities to under
conserve resources. contractors
8. Storage of hazardous waste contract
onsite should be done in
closed/ labelled containers,
stored away from direct
sunlight/ rain with bunds
provided to contain accidental
spillage.
TOTAL COSTS IN NIGERIAN NAIRA 20,000,000 10,000,000

TOTAL COSTS IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS AT A RATE OF US$1: NGN420 48,000.00 24,000.00

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ES 9: ESTIMATED ESMP IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING COSTS
The total estimated cost for the ESMP implementation and monitoring is
N37,800,000.00 (US$ 90,510.00). The breakdown of cost is presented in Table 3
below:

Table 3: Estimated Budget for the Implementation of ESMP

Cost Estimate in Cost Estimate in
Item Responsibility
Nigerian Naira (N) US Dollars (US$) *
Contractors/EKZ
ESMP Implementation 20,000,000.00 48,000.00
Management
Contractors/EKZ
Monitoring Management relevant 10,000,000.00 24,000.00
MDAs
Training and capacity building EKZ Management 5,000,000 12,000.00
Disclosure Ekiti State Government/AfDB 1,000,000 2,200.00
Sub-Total 36,000,000 86,200.00
Contingency 5% of Sub- Total 1,800,000 4,310.00
Total 37,800,000.00 90,510.00
*1 US$ =N420

ES 10: Capacity Building in E&S Safeguards

Engagement with Ekiti State Government indicates that there is currently no dedicated
safeguard unit and relevant safeguard staff for the project. It is therefore
recommended that competent E&S Safeguard persons should be recruited for the
project. Alternatively, relevant staff from the State Ministry of Environment can be
seconded and trained to serve to fill the gap. Capacity assessment generally revealed
that most institutions with roles in the ESMP are not very conversant with AfDB ISS as
well as some components of the ESMP implementation with regards to gender-based
issues, labour influx, climate change and grievance redress mechanisms.
Consequently, a training program has been proposed to enhance the capacities of
those that will be involved in ESMP implementation.

ES 11: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION

Broad based consultation was undertaken within the project area as part of data
gathering. Generally, although there is general intention to support the project from
the host communities, they raised substantial issues on land acquisition and
compensation procedures and the need to regularize such. Appropriate mitigation
measures have been included in the ESMP.
Following the review and clearance of this ESMP by the FMEnv/AfDB, it will be
disclosed at the National and local levels by Ekiti State Government and the AfDB line
with the applicable Nigerian EIA laws and regulations. Minimum disclosure
requirements and budget is shown in Table 4 below.

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 Table 4: Disclosure Procedure to comply with Nigerian regulations.
Action Remarks Cost (Naira)
Ekiti State Government will disclose the ESIA/ESMP as required by
Disclosure on 2 the Nigeria EIA public notice and review procedures. This entails
1,000,000
national newspapers advert in 2 newspapers: one national and one local (state)
newspaper
Disclosure at Ado Ekiti The purpose will be to inform stakeholders about the project
and Relevant LGA activities; environmental and social impacts anticipated and proposed --
Offices environmental and social mitigation measures.
Total 1,000,000.00

ES 12: ESMP Monitoring and Reporting

A program of monitoring (internal and external) and reporting of the implementation of
the ESMP will be adopted as presented in Table 4 below. Monitoring results shall be
documented with preventive/corrective actions to be implemented.

Table 4: Internal and External Monitoring of the implementation of the ESMP

Monitoring Action Responsibility When Deliverables
Regular site visit to ensure that the
During
mitigation measures and actions
AfDB Preconstruction, Monitoring Reports and
specified in the monitoring plan and as
EKZ PIU) Construction documentation
bound by the contract is satisfactorily
Phases
Internal implemented.
Monitoring Observations and
Site visit for monitoring and inspection
During Monitoring Reports to be
to ensure contractor adhere strictly to AfDB
Construction compiled and presented
the engineering designs and EKZ PIU)
Phase to the relevant state
specifications for the project
agencies
Regular site visit to ensure project is Inspect monitoring
implemented in an environmentally & FMEnv, reports from Safeguard
During
socially sustainable manner using the Ekiti State units and provide
External Preconstruction,
monitoring indicators specified in the Ministry of feedback on
Monitoring Construction
monitoring plan and other national and Environment observations. Enforce
Phases
international environmental & social corrective actions where
requirements necessary.

ES 13: GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

The existing grievance redress mechanism in the project environment which
empowers the Village Heads of the Host Communities and their cabinet chiefs to
arbitrate over grievances has been enhanced using the AfDB approach for the
proposed project. The AfDB’s approach to resolving grievances on project
interventions adapted for this project is described in Chapter 7 of the Main ESIA
Report. The GRM process excludes criminal cases which should be referred to the
government law enforcement agents.

ES14: INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE

ESMP
The ESMP has been developed to meet international and national standards on
Environmental and Social (E&S) performance and covers the project implementation
phases (i.e., Pre-construction, construction and operation phases) of the project.
Furthermore, it details the mitigation and enhancement measures that the Ekiti State
Government and their Contractors will be committed to implement throughout project
life cycle as well as desired outcomes, performance indicators, monitoring, timing for

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actions and responsibilities. The EKZ PIU shall have the principal responsibility for all
measures outlined in this ESMP but will delegate certain responsibilities to its
Contractors. Such delegation of responsibility shall be adequately documented as part
of contractual agreements to guarantee absolute compliance and commitment on the
part of the contractors to implement the ESMP.

The successful implementation of the monitoring program will depend on the

commitment and capacity of EKZ PIU and their contractors as well as other third
parties/institutions of government including the FMEnv, amongst others to implement
the program effectively. The roles and responsibilities of the various actors have been
described in this ESIA report. The EKZ PIU will have the responsibility of reporting
environmental and social safeguards performance to the AfDB on a regular basis – at
a frequency of 1 report per month, for this Category 1 Project.

ES 15: INTEGRATING ESMP ACTIONS TO BIDDING DOCUMENTS

The estimated costs of mitigation measures associated with the civil work activities will
be included in the project’s Bill of Quantities (BoQ). The contractor is responsible for
implementation of the proposed mitigation measures as per the instruction of EKZ PIU.
In addition, as most of the mitigation measures are the obligations of the Contractor
during project implementation, the contractor shall prepare the Contractor’s ESMP (C-
ESMP) taking into account the measures in this ESMP and the detailed general
environmental management conditions during civil works which is an attachment to
the Main ESIA Report

ES 16: DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE PLANS

A detailed closure and remediation program does not currently exist for the EKZ
project. However, a detailed decommissioning plan will be developed and submitted
for approval by the national regulatory agency (FMEnv) not las than 12 months prior
to closure. Among others, the plan will include options for restoring the environment
upon decommissioning and closure of the Project operation. Details of this plan will
include remediation of contaminated areas, restoration of the environment to pre-
project conditions, and the reuse or conversion of project facilities to other sustainable
uses.

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ES 16: CONCLUSION
The ESIA has examined the proposed Ekiti Knowledge Zone project, the existing
environment and the people that are likely to be affected by project implementation. It
has evaluated the options and alternatives to the project, as well as the associated
and potential impacts of project development. It has also recommended mitigation
options for adverse impacts as well as options for environmental and social
management. The ESIA concludes that the project will be beneficial and that there
are no major long term adverse effects to be anticipated from the implementation of
the project,

As much as possible, the preparation of this ESIA has complied with country systems,
including registration with the Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv) and
submission of the Draft ESIA to the ministry for national disclosure. The FMEnv has
authorized the disclosure of this summary, in compliance with the AfDB’s ISS. The
Authorization letter from the FMEnv is presented as Annex 1 to this summary report.

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ANNEX 1: AUTHRIZATION TO DISCLOSE BY THE FMEnv

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CONTACT DETAILS OF RESETTLEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN HOST
COMMUNITIES

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Attendance list of for the stakeholders engagement meetings and Resettlement
Committee Members Details

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Community Liaising Committee, Ijan Ekiti
S/N NAME PHONE NUMBER
1 PEREWO YINKA 08030641881
2 TADE IJAGBEMI 08162552529
3 CHIEF SAMUEL T. 08134584964
4 AYO ADEDARE 08067537784
5 LAWRENCE OJO O. 09161443277
6 CHIEF OJO AKINWUMI 07068410131
7 FEMI AKINTIDE 08166399298

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Community Liaising Committee, Ago-Araromi
S/N NAME PHONE NUMBER
1 KOLE OJO 08035155380
2 OGUNJOBI ABAYOMI 07037568595
3 MICHEAL FASHINBA 07069566502
4 PIUS ADULOJU 08061144651
5 TOPE OSO 07031159093
6 TOPE AYESORO 08118612457
7 GBENGA AKINBODE 08133224127

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