DOCSLIB.ORG

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT of NIGERIA Public Disclosure Authorized

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT of NIGERIA Public Disclosure Authorized SFG3251 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA Public Disclosure Authorized SECOND RURAL ACCESS AND MOBILITY PROJECT (RAMP 2) RESETTLEMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK (RPF) Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized IN IMO STATES, NIGERIA. BY FEDERAL MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT FEDERAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (FPMU) SECOND RURAL ACCESS & MOBILITY PROJECT (RAMP 2) NAIC HOUSE, PLOT 590, AO CENTRAL AREA, ABUJA. Public Disclosure Authorized NOVEMBER, 2016 1 Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU), Rural Access & Mobility Project (RAMP), November, 2016 Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) for RAMP 2 States (Adamawa, Enugu, Niger, Osun and Imo) TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENT PAGE Title Cover i Table of Content ii List of Tables v List of Maps vi List of Figures vii List of Acronyms viii Definitions of Terms ix Executive Summary xi CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Project Background 1 1.2 Rationale for Resettlement Policy Framework 2 1.3 Scope of the Resettlement Policy Framework 3 1.4 RAMP 2 and the Principle of Involuntary Resettlement 3 1.5 Imo RAMP 2 5 CHAPTER TWO: PROJECT DESCRIPTION 6 2.1 Project Description 6 2.2 Characteristics of Road Network in Imo State 8 2.3 Road Selection in Imo RAMP 10 CHAPTER THREE: PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES GOVERNING RESETTLEMENT 12 3.1 Principles and Objectives Governing Resettlement 12 CHAPTER FOUR: LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR RESETTLEMENT 14 4.1 Land Ownership in Nigeria 14 4.2 Nigerian Legal/Institutional Guidelines and Requirement 15 4.2.1 Landuse Act of 1978 and Resettlement Procedures 15 4.2.2 Requirement of the Landuse Act 16 4.3 International Guidelines 17 4.3.1 World Bank Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (OP 4.12) & RAMP 2 Projects 18 4.4 Comparison Between Nigerian Law and World Bank OP4.12 on Compensation 18 CHAPTER FIVE: POTENTIAL PROJECT IMPACT AND PAPs 22 5.0 Introduction 22 5.1 Project Impact 22 5.1.1 Identification and Characterization of Loss and Impact 22 5.2 Categories of PAPs 23 5.2.1 Squatters/Other Land Occupiers 24 5.2.2 Eligibility Criteria 24 ii Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU), Rural Access & Mobility Project (RAMP), November, 2016 Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) for RAMP 2 States (Adamawa, Enugu, Niger, Osun and Imo) 5.3 Approximate Number of PAPs and Potential Relocation Areas 27 CHAPTER SIX: METHODS OF VALUING AFFECTED ASSETS AND COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS 28 6.1 Methods of Valuation 30 6.2 Forms of Compensation 30 6.2.1 Payments in Cash 30 6.2.2 Payments in Kind 31 CHAPTER SEVEN: ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILIES 27 7.1 Organizational Principles and Principles 27 CHAPTER EIGHT: PREPARING AND APPROVING RESETTLEMENT AND COMPENSATION PLANS 34 8.1 Processes for Preparing Resettlement and Compensation Plans 34 8.1.1 Screening Process 35 8.1.2 Preparation of Resettlement Plans 35 CHAPTER NINE: ARRANGEMENTS FOR COMPENSATION 38 9.1Arrangement for Compensation 38 9.1.1 Public Participation with the PAPs 38 9.1.2 Documentation of Holdings and Assets 39 9.1.3 Agreement on Compensation and Preparation of Contracts 39 9.1.4 Compensation Payments 40 9.2 Payments of Compensation to Communities 40 9.3 Description of the Implementation Process 40 9.4 Resettlement, Cost Estimates and Contingencies 40 9.5 Appraisal of RAMP 2 States 41 9.6 Indicative Budget for RPF Implementation 42 9.7 Estimated Budget for RAP Implementation in Imo RAMP 2 43 CHAPTER TEN: GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 44 10.0. Introduction 44 10.1 Grievance Redress Mechanism 44 10.1.1 Grievance Redress Process 45 10.1.2 Expectations During Grievances 45 10.1.3 Management of Reported Grievances 47 10.1.4 Grievance Log 47 10.1.5 Monitoring Complaints 48 CHAPTER ELEVEN: STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATIONS AND PARTICIPATION 49 11.0 Introduction 49 11.1 Mechanism for Consultation and participation 49 11.2 RAMP 2 Public Consultation for RPF Preparation and Outcomes 50 11.3 RAMP 2 States Commonalities and Differences 52 iii Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU), Rural Access & Mobility Project (RAMP), November, 2016 Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) for RAMP 2 States (Adamawa, Enugu, Niger, Osun and Imo) 11.4 Opportunities for Reform During Project 53 11.5 Identifying Outcomes 54 CHAPTER TWELVE: MONITORING AND EVALUATION ARRANGEMENTS 55 12.1 Monitoring and Evaluation Arrangements 55 12.2 Evaluation 56 Bibliography Appendices iv Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU), Rural Access & Mobility Project (RAMP), November, 2016 Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) for RAMP 2 States (Adamawa, Enugu, Niger, Osun and Imo) LIST OF TABLES Table 2.1: Identified Prioritized Rural Roads in the Imo State and Agricultural Potential 11 Table 4.1 : Comparison of Nigerian Law and World Bank OP/BP 4.12 regarding Compensation 19 Table 4 2: The Entitlement Matrix for Various Categories of PAPs 20 Table 5.1: Categories of Likely Losses/Impact 23 Table 6.1: Method of Valuation 29 Table 7.1: The Road Project Cycle Matrix 42 Table 9.1: Indicative Budget for Capacity Building and Publicity for RPF Implementation 42 Table 9.2: Estimated Budget for RAP Implementation in Imo RAMP 2 43 Table 11.1: PAPs Identification Matrix 54 v Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU), Rural Access & Mobility Project (RAMP), November, 2016 Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) for RAMP 2 States (Adamawa, Enugu, Niger, Osun and Imo) LIST OF MAPS Map 1a: Osun RAMP 2 LGA/Km 8 Map 1b: Osun RAMP 2 Roads 8 Map 2a: Niger RAMP 2 LGA/Km 9 Map 2b: Niger RAMP 2 Roads 9 Map 3a: Adamawa RAMP 2 LGA/Km 9 Map 3b: Adamawa RAMP 2 Roads 9 Map 4a: Imo RAMP 2 LGA/Km 9 Map 4b: Imo RAMP 2 Roads 9 Map 5a: Enugu RAMP 2 LGA/Km 10 Map 5b: Enugu RAMP 2 Roads 10 vi Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU), Rural Access & Mobility Project (RAMP), November, 2016 Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) for RAMP 2 States (Adamawa, Enugu, Niger, Osun and Imo) LIST OF FIGURES Figure 10.1: Flowchart for Grievance Mechanism 48 vii Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU), Rural Access & Mobility Project (RAMP), November, 2016 Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) for RAMP 2 States (Adamawa, Enugu, Niger, Osun and Imo) LIST OF ACRONYMS AFD Agence Française de Développement (French Development Agency) AfDB African Development Bank ARAP Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan BP Bank Procedures (of the World Bank) CBOs Community-Based Organisations ENTRACO Environmental Transformation Commission of Imo State ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan FCT Federal Capital Territory FGDs Focus Group Discussions 1FGN Federal Government of Nigeria FMARD Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development FMEnv Federal Ministry of Environment FPMU Federal Project Management Unit LGAs Local Government Areas MDAs Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDG Millennium Development Goal MEnv State Ministries of Environment M&E Monitoring and Evaluation NEEDS National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy NESREA National Environmental Standards Regulatory and Enforcement Agency NGO Non- Government Organization NRTTP National Rural Travel and Transport Policy PAPs Project Affected Persons PDO Project Development Objective RAMP Rural Access and Mobility Programme RAP Resettlement Action Plan RC Resettlement Committee RPF Resettlement Policy Framework RTTP Rural Travel and Transport Programme SEPAs State Environmental Protection Agencies SPIUs State Project Implementation Units SPMCs State Project Management Committees SSA Sub-Saharan Africa viii Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU), Rural Access & Mobility Project (RAMP), November, 2016 Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) for RAMP 2 States (Adamawa, Enugu, Niger, Osun and Imo) DEFINITION OF TERMS Word/Term Definition Asset Inventory A complete count and description of all property that will be acquired. Bank World Bank Cut - off Date A day on and beyond which any person who occupies land or assets, or constructs assets on land, required for project use, will not be eligible for compensation. The date is often the day when the assessment of persons and their property in the project area commences. Compensation Payment in cash or in kind of the replacement value of the acquired property. Displacement Removal of people from their land, homes, farms, etc. as a result of a project's activities. Displacement occurs during the involuntary taking of lands and from involuntary restriction or access to legally designated parks and protected areas resulting in adverse impacts on the livelihoods of PAPs. Entitlements Compensation and other forms of assistance provided to displaced persons in the respective eligibility category. Grievance Procedures The processes established under law, local regulations, or administrative decision to enable property owners and other displaced persons to redress issues related to acquisition, compensation, or other aspects of resettlement. Host Communities Communities receiving resettled people as a result of involuntary resettlement activities. Land Acquisition The process whereby a person is compelled by a public agency to alienate all or part of the land he/she owns or possesses, to the ownership and possession of that agency, for public purpose in return for a consideration. Market Rate Highest rate over the last five years based on commercial terms. Market Value The most probable selling price or the value most often sought by buyers and sellers. It assumes buyers and sellers have reasonable knowledge, act competitively and rationally are motivated by self interest to maximize satisfaction and both act independently and without collusion, fraud or misrepresentation. Project Affected A person that
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Download .Pdf
    University of Nigeria Virtual Library Serial No ISSN: NEXT ISSUE Author 1 SAMUEL, Efiong Sunday Author 2 Author 3 Widowhood Practices in Amaigbo Town of Title Nwangele Local Government Area Imo State Keywords Widowhood Practices in Amaigbo Town of Description Nwangele Local Government Area Imo State Category Health Education Nigeria Journal of Health Education Publisher Publication Date 2004 Signature • Page 99to.' /06 Widowhood Practices in Amaigbo Town of Nwangele Local Gove'rnment · Area, ImoBtate 1 . -, ' ' r •· • · ' . i " . i ~ · I " 1 I It) I( . ~ ,.,1, .1 " "' ' ' J l . , E.S. Samuel, Ph.D. Department of Health and Physical Education University of Nigeria, Nsukka Abstract menace of Umuada or Agada (93.3%). The . only widow-related 1l1e main purpose of the study was to inheritance right practiced was I determine the widowhood practices sharing the deceased properly among Jl in lfmaiglw town of Nwangele Local male cbildren. It miS recommended Government Area, lmo Stale. The that stale, public and private health survey research design was utilized agencies and religious organizations for the stucz)' and the main tool for should ca111paign against all . .Jj data co/lee/ion was the research's widowhood practices that are structured (//Aeslionnaire. 711e sample detrimental to health. I consisted of 300 widows selected by purposive sampling technique. The Widowhood refers to loss of a !: investigator and four assistants who spouse and according to Saba ( 1977) hailed ji-om the town collected the it is one of the events of life, which data. 7/w major findings of the study many women go through. It is a \\"ere as follows: mourning rituals tragedy, which befalls a married practiced the.
    [Show full text]
  • Citizens Wealth Platform 2017
    2017 FEDERAL CAPITAL BUDGET PULLOUT Of the States in the SOUTH-EAST Geo-Political Zone C P W Citizens Wealth Platform Citizen Wealth Platform (CWP) (Public Resources Are Made To Work And Be Of Benefit To All) 2017 FEDERAL CAPITAL BUDGET of the States in the SOUTH EAST Geo-Political Zone Compiled by VICTOR EMEJUIWE For Citizens Wealth Platform (CWP) (Public Resources Are Made To Work And Be Of Benefit To All) 2017 SOUTH EAST FEDERAL CAPITAL BUDGET PULLOUT Page 2 First Published in August 2017 By Citizens Wealth Platform C/o Centre for Social Justice 17 Yaounde Street, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja Email: [email protected] Website: www.csj-ng.org Tel: 08055070909. Blog: csj-blog.org. Twitter:@censoj. Facebook: Centre for Social Justice, Nigeria 2017 SOUTH EAST FEDERAL CAPITAL BUDGET PULLOUT Page 3 Table of Contents Foreword 5 Abia State 6 Anambra State 26 Embonyi State 46 Enugu State 60 Imo State 82 2017 SOUTH EAST FEDERAL CAPITAL BUDGET PULLOUT Page 4 Foreword In the spirit of the mandate of the Citizens Wealth Platform to ensure that public resources are made to work and be of benefit to all, we present the South East Capital Budget Pullout for the financial year 2017. This has been our tradition in the last six years to provide capital budget information to all Nigerians. The pullout provides information on federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies, names of projects, amount allocated and their location. The Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) is the Federal Government’s blueprint for the resuscitation of the economy and its revival from recession.
    [Show full text]
  • Historical Dynamics of Ọjị Ezinihitte Cultural Festival in Igboland, Nigeria
    67 International Journal of Modern Anthropology Int. J. Mod. Anthrop. 2020. Vol. 2, Issue 13, pp: 67 - 98 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ijma.v2i13.2 Available online at: www.ata.org.tn & https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ijma Research Article Historical dynamics of Ọjị Ezinihitte cultural festival in Igboland, Nigeria Akachi Odoemene Department of History and International Studies, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria E-mail: [email protected] (Received 6 January 2020; Accepted 16 May 2020; Published 6 June 2020) Abstract - Ọjị (kola nut) is indispensable in traditional life of the Igbo of Nigeria. It plays an intrinsic role in almost all segments of the people‟s cultural life. In the Ọjị Ezinihitte festivity the „kola tradition‟ is meaningfully and elaborately celebrated. This article examines the importance of Ọjị within the context of Ezinihitte socio-cultural heritage, and equally accounts for continuity and change within it. An eclectic framework in data collection was utilized for this research. This involved the use of key-informant interviews, direct observation as well as extant textual sources (both published and un-published), including archival documents, for the purposes of the study. In terms of analysis, the study utilized the qualitative analytical approach. This was employed towards ensuring that the three basic purposes of this study – exploration, description and explanation – are well articulated and attained. The paper provided background for a proper understanding of the „sacred origin‟ of the Ọjị festive celebration. Through a vivid account of the festival‟s processes and rituals, it achieved a reconstruction of the festivity‟s origins and evolutionary trajectories and argues the festival as reflecting the people‟s spirit of fraternity and conviviality.
    [Show full text]
  • The Igbo Traditional Food System Documented in Four States in Southern Nigeria
    Chapter 12 The Igbo traditional food system documented in four states in southern Nigeria . ELIZABETH C. OKEKE, PH.D.1 . HENRIETTA N. ENE-OBONG, PH.D.1 . ANTHONIA O. UZUEGBUNAM, PH.D.2 . ALFRED OZIOKO3,4. SIMON I. UMEH5 . NNAEMEKA CHUKWUONE6 Indigenous Peoples’ food systems 251 Study Area Igboland Area States Ohiya/Ohuhu in Abia State Ubulu-Uku/Alumu in Delta State Lagos Nigeria Figure 12.1 Ezinifite/Aku in Anambra State Ede-Oballa/Ukehe IGBO TERRITORY in Enugu State Participating Communities Data from ESRI Global GIS, 2006. Walter Hitschfield Geographic Information Centre, McGill University Library. 1 Department of 3 Home Science, Bioresources Development 5 Nutrition and Dietetics, and Conservation Department of University of Nigeria, Program, UNN, Crop Science, UNN, Nsukka (UNN), Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria 4 6 2 International Centre Centre for Rural Social Science Unit, School for Ethnomedicine and Development and of General Studies, UNN, Drug Discovery, Cooperatives, UNN, Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria Nigeria Photographic section >> XXXVI 252 Indigenous Peoples’ food systems | Igbo “Ndi mba ozo na-azu na-anwu n’aguu.” “People who depend on foreign food eventually die of hunger.” Igbo saying Abstract Introduction Traditional food systems play significant roles in maintaining the well-being and health of Indigenous Peoples. Yet, evidence Overall description of research area abounds showing that the traditional food base and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples are being eroded. This has resulted in the use of fewer species, decreased dietary diversity due wo communities were randomly to household food insecurity and consequently poor health sampled in each of four states: status. A documentation of the traditional food system of the Igbo culture area of Nigeria included food uses, nutritional Ohiya/Ohuhu in Abia State, value and contribution to nutrient intake, and was conducted Ezinifite/Aku in Anambra State, in four randomly selected states in which the Igbo reside.
    [Show full text]
  • Article Download
    wjert, 2018, Vol. 4, Issue 6, 95 -102. Original Article ISSN 2454-695X Ibeje etWorld al. Journal of Engineering World Journal ofResearch Engineering and Research Tech andnology Technology WJERT www.wjert.org SJIF Impact Factor: 5.218 IMPACTS OF LAND USE ON INFILTRATION A. O. Ibeje*1, J. C. Osuagwu2 and O. R. Onosakponome2 1Department of Civil Engineering, Imo State University, P.M.B. 2000, Owerri, Nigeria. 2Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. Article Received on 12/09/2018 Article Revised on 03/10/2018 Article Accepted on 24/10/2018 ABSTRACT *Corresponding Author Land use can affect natural ecological processes such as infiltration. A. O. Ibeje There are many land uses applied at Ikeduru L.G.A. in Imo State, Department of Civil Nigeria, thus, the area is selected as a case study. The objective of Engineering, Imo State University, P.M.B. 2000, study is to determine the effects of land use on infiltration by three Owerri, Nigeria. different land use types; 34 of them are in farmlands, 34 in Bamboo field and 32 in forestlands. Within each land use type, multiple regression are used to determine degree of association between the rates of infiltration, moisture content, porosity, bulk density and particle sizes. Non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis analysis of variance is used to determine whether significant differences in infiltration rates existed between different land uses. The mean steady state infiltration rate of farmlands, bamboo fields and forestland are 1.98 cm/h, 2.44cm/h and 2.43cm/h respectively. The regression model shows that infiltration rate decreases with increase in moisture content and bulk density but increases with the increase of soil particle sizes and porosity.
    [Show full text]
  • Prevalence of Fascioliasis Among Slaughter Sheep in Selected Abattoirs in Imo State, Nigeria
    Journal of American Science, 2011;7(2) http://www.americanscience.org Prevalence of fascioliasis among slaughter sheep in selected abattoirs in Imo State, Nigeria Njoku-Tony, R.F and Okoli, G.C Department of Environmental Technology, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 1526 Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Corresponding author: Njoku-Tony, R.F, Email- [email protected] Abstract: A 12 months study on fascioliasis in sokoto gudali sheep of Hausa origin (northern part of Nigeria) was carried out in five different abattoirs in Imo State, Nigeria between 2004 and 2005.The abattoirs were Obinze, Okigwe, Afor-Enyiogugu, Afor-Ogbe, and Orlu .The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of fascioliasis among slaughter sheep in selected abattoirs in Imo state. Five grams of feces and liver from freshly slaughtered sheep of both sexes, and from different locations and ages were collected, taken to the laboratory and analyzed for fasciola eggs and adult flukes. Direct smear, formol ether concentration and sodium chloride floatation methods were used to harvest the eggs and adult parasites. Out of 367 sheep examined, 64 (17.2%0) were infected. Infection was highest in Obinze abattoir (29.6%) followed by Afor Enyiogugu abattoir with (29.0%) Okigwe (15.6%), Orlu (12.5%) and Afor Ogbe (12.4%). Infection was highest in females than in males and was also sex dependent. Among adult sheep (>2yrs) examined , 59 (14.9%) were infected while out of 38 young goats (<2yrs), 5 (13.2%) were infected. Infection level rose with increased rainfall with the highest level observed at the peak of the rainy season and dropping during the dry season months.
    [Show full text]
  • Rural-Urban Migration and the Underdevelopment in Selected Rural Communities in Imo State, Nigeria
    British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science 10(1): 1-10, 2015, Article no.BJESBS.15420 ISSN: 2278-0998 SCIENCEDOMAIN international www.sciencedomain.org Rural-urban Migration and the Underdevelopment in Selected Rural Communities in Imo State, Nigeria Agnes Osita-Njoku1* and Princewill Chikere1 1Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Imo State University, Nigeria. Authors’ contributions This work was carried out in collaboration between authors AO-N and PC. Author AO-N designed the study, wrote the protocol and supervised the work. Author PC performed the statistical analysis of the study. Author PC wrote the first draft of the manuscript and managed the literature searches. Author AO-N edited the manuscript. The two authors jointly approved the final manuscript. Article Information DOI: 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/15420 Editor(s): (1) Satu Uusiautti, University of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Finland. (2) Stan Weeber, Professor of Sociology, McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. Reviewers: (1) Anonymous, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. (2) Afaha, John Sylvester, Economics, Caleb University Imota, Lagos, Nigeria. Complete Peer review History: http://sciencedomain.org/review-history/9785 Received 25th November 2014 st Original Research Article Accepted 21 May 2015 Published 16th June 2015 ABSTRACT Rural-urban migration is a phenomenon that most developing nations of the world are experiencing due to the gross neglect of the rural areas. In Nigeria, the issue of rural-urban migration is quite alarming owing to the discriminatory centralization of facilities in the cities as well as widening income gap between the urban and rural areas. In fact this skewed developmental process that favours the urban centers has remained the major problem causing the underdevelopment of the rural areas.
    [Show full text]
  • River Basins of Imo State for Sustainable Water Resources
    nvironm E en l & ta i l iv E C n g Okoro et al., J Civil Environ Eng 2014, 4:1 f o i n l Journal of Civil & Environmental e a e n r r i DOI: 10.4172/2165-784X.1000134 n u g o J ISSN: 2165-784X Engineering Review Article Open Access River Basins of Imo State for Sustainable Water Resources Management BC Okoro1*, RA Uzoukwu2 and NM Chimezie2 1Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria 2Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria Abstract The river basins of Imo state, Nigeria are presented as a natural vital resource for sustainable water resources management in the area. The study identified most of all the known rivers in Imo State and provided information like relief, topography and other geographical features of the major rivers which are crucial to aid water management for a sustainable water infrastructure in the communities of the watershed. The rivers and lakes are classified into five watersheds (river basins) such as Okigwe watershed, Mbaise / Mbano watershed, Orlu watershed, Oguta watershed and finally, Owerri watershed. The knowledge of the river basins in Imo State will help analyze the problems involved in water resources allocation and to provide guidance for the planning and management of water resources in the state for sustainable development. Keywords: Rivers; Basins/Watersheds; Water allocation; • What minimum reservoir capacity will be sufficient to assure Sustainability adequate water for irrigation or municipal water supply, during droughts? Introduction • How much quantity of water will become available at a reservoir An understanding of the hydrology of a region or state is paramount site, and when will it become available? In other words, what in the development of such region (state).
    [Show full text]
  • Characteristics of Leachate at Ihiagwa Dumpsite, Imo State Nigeria and Their Implications for Surface Water Pollution
    International Journal of Advanced Academic Research | ISSN: 2488-9849 Vol. 7, Issue 3 (March, 2021) | www.ijaar.org Journal DOI: www.doi.org/10.46654/ij.24889849 Article DOI: www.doi.org/10.46654/ij.24889849.e7223 CHARACTERISTICS OF LEACHATE AT IHIAGWA DUMPSITE, IMO STATE NIGERIA AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR SURFACE WATER POLLUTION Nelson-Kalu, C.T1; Amangabara, G.T1; Owuama, C.O.1, Nzeh, C.N and Uyo, C.N Department of Environmental Management, Federal University of Technology, Owerri. [email protected], [email protected] ABSTRACT Open dumpsite is the most common way to eliminate solid urban wastes in this part of the world. An important problem associated to landfills and open dumpsite is the production of leachates. The leachates from these dumpsites have many toxic substances, which may adversely affect the environmental health. Thus in order to have a better management of characteristics of Ihiagwa-Nekede waste dump leachates, representative leachate samples were collected and analyzed for Physico-chemical properties and levels of heavy metals in them. Results indicate pH7.38, temperature 28.30 ℃ - 28.40℃, total dissolved solid 124.01mg/l-125.45mg/l, magnesium hardness 4.40mg/l-7.32mg/l, sulphate 3.60mg/l- 3.70mg/l, and nitrate 27.00mg/l-27.60mg/l. Other parameters indicated as follows Conductivity1910휇푠/푐푚-1930.00 휇푠/푐푚, total chloride 891.72mg/l-891.74mg/l, carbonate 1708.00mg/l-1904.00mg/l, Ammonia 9.39mg/l-9.40mg/l, calcium hardness 373.17mg/l- 375.61mg/l, total solid 2423.00mg/l-2454.00mg/l, phosphate 13.52mg/l-13.54mg/l.
    [Show full text]
  • ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT of GAS FLARING on EBOCHA-EGBEMA, NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA *L. A. Nwaogu and G. O. C. Onyeze Department of Bioch
    International Journal of Energy and Environmental Research Vol.8, No.1, pp.1-11, March 2020 Published by ECRTD-UK ISSN 2055-0197(Print), ISSN 2055-0200(Online) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF GAS FLARING ON EBOCHA-EGBEMA, NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA *L. A. Nwaogu and G. O. C. Onyeze Department of Biochemistry, School of Biological Sciences Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. *Corresponding Author’s emails:[email protected] ; [email protected] ABSTRACT: The impact of gas flaring on Ebocha-Egbema environment in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria was investigated. Mbutu Mbaise which has no oil-drilling or gas flaring site, was selected as the control environment. Concentrations of air quality indices: carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulphur dioxide (SO2), methane (CH4) and particulates were determined. Air quality measurements in Ebocha were made, at least, 500 meters from the flaring site. Values of important indices of soil physico-chemical parameters: pH, nitrate (NO3), sulphate (SO4) and percentage carbon were determined for the two environments. Water samples from the two environments were analysed for their physico-chemical parameters. Results obtained revealed that the mean values for air quality indices, soil and water physico-chemical parameters for Ebocha were substantially higher than those for Mbutu Mbaise except pH values obtained for soil and water, indicating that gas flaring exerts adverse ecological effect on the air, soil and water environments in Ebocha. KEYWORDS: air quality, environmental impact, gas flaring, physico-chemical, parameters. INTRODUCTION The threat to human, animal and plant life posed by pollution due to gas flaring cannot be over- emphasized.
    [Show full text]
  • Projects Development Institute (Proda), Enugu (Federal Ministry of Science and Technology) Proda Road, P.M. B. 01609, Emene Indu
    PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (PRODA), ENUGU (FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) PRODA ROAD, P.M. B. 01609, EMENE INDUSTRIAL LAYOUT, OFF ENUGU/ABAKALIKI EXPRESSWAY, ENUGU. INVITATION FOR TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL TENDERS AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Projects Development Institute (Proda) Enugu, A Parastatal under the Federal ministry of Science and Technology is desirous of carrying out its capital projects under the 2017 Budget. In compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2007, the Institute invites interested and reputable contractors with relevant experience to Bid for the Procurement and Execution of the under listed projects: CATEGORY A (WORKS) Lot A (1): Production Of 6 Cylinder I.C. Engine Components and Engine Lot A (2): School Pencil Development Lot A (3): Lithium ion Battery Research and Development. Lot A (4): Installation, Training and Operations of CNC Machines Lot A (5): Automation of Cassava Starch Processing Flow Line Lot A (6): Procurement of Equipment for Electrical Power and Electronic Development Workshop Lot A (7): Development and Production of Smokeless Solid Fuels and Activated Carbons From Coal and Biomass Lot A (8): Commercial Production of Electrical Porcelain Insulators Lot A (9): Revaluation of Land Lot A (10): Rehabilitation of Offices/Building at PRODA Premises. Lot A (11): Refurbishing of PRODA Projects Vehicles (Utility Vehicles, Tankers, Tippers, Tractors. Etc.) Lot A (12): Fencing of Ceramic Production Department Workshop at PRODA Lot A (13): Rehabilitation of Water Treatment Plant Lot A (14):
    [Show full text]
  • Download E-Book (PDF)
    Journal of Media and Communication Studies Volume 8 Number 7 October 2016 ISSN 2141-2545 ABOUT JMCS Journal of Media and Communication Studies (JMCS) is published monthly (one volume per year) by Academic Journals. Journal of Media and Communication Studies (JMCS) is an open access journal that provides rapid publication (monthly) of articles in all areas of the subject such as communications science, bioinformatics, Sociolinguistics, Conversation analysis, Relational dialectics etc. Contact Us Editorial Office: [email protected] Help Desk: [email protected] Website: http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/JMCS Submit manuscript online http://ms.academicjournals.me/ Editors Dr. I. Arul Aram Dr. Wole Olatokun Department of Media Sciences Department of Library and Information Studies Anna University Chennai University of Botswana, Guindy Private Bag, 0022, Gaborone Chennai 600025 Botswana. India. Dr. Lisa Fall E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] School of Advertising & Public Relations http://www.academicjournals.org/jmcs University of Tennessee 476 Communications Bldg Dr. Daekyung Kim Knoxville, TN 37996 James E. Rogers Department of Mass USA. Communication Idaho State University Dr. Zanetta Lyn Jansen UNISA Pocatello Department of Sociology ID USA. PO Box 392 Pretoria, Dr. Balakrishnan Parasuraman 0003 School of Social Sciences, RSA. Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Malaysia. Dr. Mozna H. I. Alazaiza Asia and Africa Department Bilateral Relations Sector Ministry of foreign Affairs Palestinian Authority Gaza city Palestine. Editorial Board Dr. Kanwar Dinesh Singh Dr. Juan José Varela Government PG College, affiliated to HP University, Fernando III El Santo 7-8th, Post Box # 5, G.P.O. SHIMLA: Santiago de Compostela 15706, 171001 HP India.
    [Show full text]