DOCSLIB.ORG

Government of Cross River State, Nigeria

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Government of Cross River State, Nigeria GOVERNMENT OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) REPORT Of the proposed CALABAR – IKOM – KATSINA ALA SUPERHIGHWAY PROJECT Submitted to FEDERAL MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, ABUJA MARCH, 2016 EIA of the Proposed Calabar-Ikom-Katsina Ala Superhighway Project DRAFT REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE PROPOSED CALABAR – IKOM – KATSINA ALA SUPERHIGHWAY PROJECT DRAFT REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, ABUJA REPORT NO.: S-015.6 Client: CROSS RIVER STATE GOVERNMENT Date of Report: MARCH 2016 Project EIA Consultant: PGM NIGERIA LIMITED Name Function Signature Date Approved Dr. Bassey Team leader, PGM by Chukwuma Nigeria Limited Compiled Martins Scientific Officer, by Robert PGM Nigeria Limited Version Status Draft EIA Report March, 2016 1 Draft Report, 2016 Page i of Peripherals EIA of the Proposed Calabar-Ikom-Katsina Ala Superhighway Project Table of Contents Table of Contents Ii List of Figures Ix List of Plates Xi List Of Abbreviation and Acronyms xiii Acknowledgment xvi List Of EIA Preparers xvii Executive Summary xviii CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Introduction 1 of Chapter one 1.2 Applicant’s Intent 3 of Chapter one 1.3 Proposed Project Location 4 of Chapter one 1.4 Legal and Administrative Framework for EIA in Nigeria 6 of Chapter one 1.5 Impact Assessment Objectives 21 of Chapter one 1.6 Study limitations 22 of Chapter one 1.7 Structure of the EIA Report 22 of Chapter one CHAPTER TWO 2.0 Project justification 1 of Chapter two 2.1 Introduction 1 of Chapter two 2.2 Project Objectives 1 of Chapter two 2.3 Need for the Project 2 of Chapter two 2.4 Benefits of the Project 2 of Chapter two 2.5 Value of the Proposed Project 3 of Chapter two 2.6 Analysis of Project Alternatives 3 of Chapter two 2.7 Alternatives Alignments 4 of Chapter two 2.8 Envisaged Project Sustainability 10 of Chapter two CHAPTER THREE 3.0 Project Description 1 of Chapter Three 3.1 Technical Standards of the proposed project 1 of Chapter Three 3.2 Design Principles and main works 2 of Chapter Three 3.3 Subgrade and land utilizations 4 of Chapter Three 3.4 Subgrade drainage design philosophy 6 of Chapter Three 3.5 Individual design Philosophy for sub grade 7 of Chapter Three 3.6 Design Principles of Land Using for subgrade 8 of Chapter Three 3.7 Environmental Protection and landscapes 15 of Chapter Three CHAPTER FOUR 4.1 Introduction 1 of Chapter Four 4.2 Geology and Geomorphology 6 of Chapter Four 4.3 Soils 9 of Chapter Four 4.4 Hydrogeology and Hydrology 14 of Chapter Four 4.5 Sediment Quality 14 of Chapter Four Draft Report, 2016 Page ii of Peripherals EIA of the Proposed Calabar-Ikom-Katsina Ala Superhighway Project 4.6 Local Meteorology 19 of Chapter Four 4.7 Air Quality Characteristics 23 of Chapter Four 4.8 Water Quality 28 of Chapter Four 4.9 Habitat and Flora 33 of Chapter Four 4.10 Socio-economic 81 of Chapter Four 4.11 Health Conditions 128 of Chapter Four CHAPTER FIVE 5.0 Potential and associated impacts assessment 1 of Chapter Five 5.1 Introduction 1 of Chapter Five 5.2 Impact assessment 4 of Chapter Five 5.3 Scoping 11 of Chapter Five 5.4 Positive Impacts 26 of Chapter Five 5.5 Potential Negative Impacts 26 of Chapter Five CHAPTER SIX 6.0 Impact Mitigation/Enhancement Measures 1 of Chapter Six 6.1 Introduction 1 of Chapter Six 6.2 Positive Impacts 19 of Chapter Six 6.3 Potential Negative Impacts 19 of Chapter Six 6.4 Further Commitment by CRSG 36 of Chapter Six 6.5 Additional Impact Assessment and Mitigation/enhancement 37 of Chapter Six measures CHAPTER SEVEN 7.0 Environmental Management Plan 1 of Chapter Seven 7.1 Overview and Scope 1 of Chapter Seven 7.2 Related Management Plans 3 of Chapter Seven 7.3 Implementation 6 of Chapter Seven 7.4 Checking and Corrective action 11 of Chapter Seven 7.5 Environmental Monitoring Indicators 70 of Chapter Seven 7.6 Institutional and Capacity Building 76 of Chapter Seven 7.7 Arrangements 77 of Chapter Seven 7.8 Waste Management Guidelines 78 of Chapter Seven CHAPTER EIGHT 8.0 Conclusion 1 of Chapter Eight 8.1 The EIA process 1 of Chapter Eight 8.2 Summary of impacts and mitigation 2 of Chapter Eight 8.3 Overall conclusion 2 of Chapter Eight REFERENCES Draft Report, 2016 Page iii of Peripherals EIA of the Proposed Calabar-Ikom-Katsina Ala Superhighway Project List of tables Table 2.1: Linear and relief characteristics of the different routes 8 of Chapter Two Table 2.2 Routes interceptions with land-use 10 of Chapter Two Table 3.1: Major Technical Standards of Project 1 of Chapter Three Table 3.2: General Slope Grade of Embankment 5 of Chapter Three Table 3.3: General Slope Grade of Cutting 5 of Chapter Three Table 3.4: Pavement structure 9 of Chapter Three Table 4.1: Soil Sample Coordinates (Projected Coordinate System: WGS 1984 2 of Chapter Four UTM Zone 32N) Table 4.2: 3 of Chapter Four Water Sample Coordinates (Projected Coordinate System: WGS 1984 UTM Zone32N) Table 4.3: 3 of Chapter Four Noise and Air Quality Sample Coordinates (Projected Coordinate System: WGS 1984 UTM Zone 32N) Table 4.4: Summary of Results of Physico-chemical Analyses of Soils around 11 of Chapter Four the Study Area Table 4.5: Microbial Population (cfu/g) in Soil Samples Collected from the Road 13 of Chapter Four Project Environment for Wet and Dry Seasons Table 4.6: Summary of Physico-chemical Results of Sediment Samples from 17 of Chapter Four the Study Area Table 4.7: Summary of Results of Heavy Metals in Sediment Samples from the 17 of Chapter Four Study Area Table 4.8: Microbial Population (Cfu/Ml) In Surface Water Samples Along The 18 Chapter Four Proposed Project Area Table 4.9 Average Rainfall Data (in mm) in the Study Area (2004 – 2014) 20 of Chapter Four Table 4.10: Average Minimum Temperature in oC in the Study Area (2004 – 21 of Chapter Four 2014) Table 4.11: Average Maximum Temperature in oC in the Study Area (2004 – 22 of Chapter Four 2014) Table 4.12: Average Wind Speed in Knots around the Study Area (2004 – 2014) 22 of Chapter Four Table 4.13: Monthly Average Relative humidity in % around the Study Area 23 of Chapter Four (2004-2014) Table 4.14: Results of Air Quality and Noise Analyses around the Project Area 27 of Chapter Four for Wet and Dry Seasons Table 4.15: Summary of Results of Physico- chemical Properties and Heavy 30 of Chapter Four Metal contents of Surface Water in the Study Area Draft Report, 2016 Page iv of Peripherals EIA of the Proposed Calabar-Ikom-Katsina Ala Superhighway Project Table 4.16: Microbial Population (cfu/ml) in Surface Water Samples along the 32 of Chapter Four Proposed Project Area Table 4.17: Percentage Distribution of Vegetative Categories in the State. 36 of Chapter Four Table 4.18: Calculation of Flora diversity of Calabar-Oban axis 53 of Chapter Four Table 4.19: Flora Biodiversity of Nko (Yakurr) Axis 54 of Chapter Four Table 4.20: Calculation of Flora Diversity Index for Ikom axis 55 of Chapter Four Table 4.21: Calculation Of Flora Biodiversity Index in the Study Area 55 of Chapter Four Table 4.22: Calculation of Flora Diversity for Obudu axis 56 of Chapter Four Table 4.23: Disease Indices in Study Area 57 of Chapter Four Table 4.24: Checklists of Economic Viable Plants in the Study Areas 59 of Chapter Four Table 4.25: Primates of the Cross River National Park 61 of Chapter Four Table 4.26: Wildlife diversity and Relative abundance 69 of Chapter Four Table 4.27: Checklist of wildlife in the study area 70 of Chapter Four TABLE: 4.28 Fish Species recorded in the study area (wet season) 78 of Chapter Four Table 4:27 Fish species recorded in the study area (dry season) 78 of Chapter Four Table 4.28 Indices of Preponderance (IP) Indicating the dominant species 79 of Chapter Four caught in the River. Table 4.29: Aquatic macrophytes on water body and swamp in the Study Area 80 of Chapter Four Table 4.30: Schedule of Meetings and Interviews. 82 of Chapter Four Table 4.31: Surveyed communities and their respective LGAs 85 of Chapter Four Table 4.32: Projected population of the LGAs using 2016 Census figure 89 of Chapter Four Table 4.33: Education-Current conditions in the Niger Delta states 93 of Chapter Four Table 4.34: Quality of life attributes 103 of Chapter Four Table 4.35: Estimated Household Monthly Income Levels 108 of Chapter Four Table 4.36: Socio-Economic and Health Indices Linkages 118 of Chapter Four Table 4.37: Patronage of Health Services in the Study Communities. 130 of Chapter Four Table 4.38: Common Disease Vectors in the Study Area 134 of Chapter Four Table 4.39: Occupational Health Risk in the Study Area 134 of Chapter Four Table 5.1 Resource / Receptors and Impact Indicators Considered in Scoping 3 of Chapter Five Table 5.2 Impact Characteristic Terminology 6 of Chapter Five Table 5.3 Impact Type Definitions 7 of Chapter Five Table 5.4 Definitions for Likelihood Designations 7 of Chapter Five Draft Report, 2016 Page v of Peripherals EIA of the Proposed Calabar-Ikom-Katsina Ala Superhighway Project Table 5.5 Environmental and Social Parameters Considered within the 12 of Chapter Five Scoping Phase Table 5.6 Potential Impacts on the Environment and Biodiversity 14 of Chapter Five Table 5.7 Potential Social Impacts 17 of Chapter Five Table 5.8: A summary of Analysis of Impacts 21 of Chapter Five Table 5.9: Summary of Environmental Impacts 23 of Chapter Five Table 6.1: Summary Implementing Environmental and Social Mitigation 2 of Chapter Six Measures Table 6.2: Summary of Social Impact Mitigation//Enhancement Measures 14 of Chapter Six Table 6.3 Relevant Nigerian Ambient Air Quality Standards 38 of Chapter Six Table 6.4
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Resource Allocation and the Problem of Utilization in Nigeria: an Analysis of Resource Utilization in Cross River State, 1999-2007
    Resource Allocation and the Problem of Utilization in Nigeria: An Analysis of Resource Utilization in Cross River State, 1999-2007 By ATELHE, GEORGE ATELHE Ph. D/SOC-SCI/02799/2006-2007 A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF POST- GRADUATE STUDIES, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE. JANUARY, 2013 1 DEDICATION This research is dedicated to the Almighty God for His faithfulness and mercy. And to all my teachers who have made me what I am. 2 DELARATION I, Atelhe George Atelhe hereby declare, that this Dissertation has been prepared and written by me and it is the product of my own research. It has not been accepted for any degree elsewhere. All quotations have been indicated by quotation marks or by indentation and acknowledged by means of bibliography. __________________ ____________ Atelhe, George Atelhe Signature/Date 3 CERTIFICATION This Dissertation titled ‘Resource Allocation and the Problem of Utilization in Nigeria: An Analysis of Resource Utilization in Cross River State, 1999-2007’ meets the regulation governing the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Political Science) of Ahmadu Bello University, and is approved for its contribution to knowledge and literary presentation. ____________________________ ________________ Dr. Kayode Omojuwa Date Chairman, Supervisory Committee ____________________________ ________________ Dr. Umar Mohammed Kao’je Date Member, Supervisory Committee ___________________________ ________________ Prof. R. Ayo Dunmoye Date Member, Supervisory Committee ___________________________ ________________ Dr. Hudu Abdullahi Ayuba Date Head of Department ___________________________ ________________ Dean, School of Post-Graduate Studies Date 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Words are indeed inadequate to express my gratitude and appreciation to my supervisors, Dr Kayode Omojuwa, Dr Umar Kao’je, and Prof R.A.
    [Show full text]
  • 287 Promoting Culture and Tourism in Nigeria Through Calabar Festival
    ISSN 2039‐2117 Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 (3) September 2012 Promoting Culture and Tourism in Nigeria Through Calabar Festival and Carnival Calabar Esekong H. Andrew, Ph.D Department of Theatre & Media Studies University of Calabar, Nigeria Email: [email protected] Ibok Ekpenyong Department of Theatre & Media Studies University of Calabar, Nigeria Doi: 10.5901/mjss.2012.v3n3p287 Abstract This Paper examines current measures of cultural promotion and tourism development in Nigeria, focusing on the efforts of Cross River State. Described as Nigeria’s foremost tourists’ destination, Cross River State has developed what appears to be a unique cultural and tourism development plan, featuring two major products – The Calabar Festival and Carnival Calabar in its tourism calendar. In the first place, the paper analyses the structures and dimensions of the two cultural and tourism products, situating them in the contexts of traditionality and modernity on the one hand, and globalization and localization on the other. In the later part, the paper attempts to evaluate the economic, social and political implications of the festival and carnival on tourism development in Nigeria. In conclusion, the paper affirms that with products such as Calabar Festival and Carnival Calabar, Nigeria may already have started the process of economic diversification from oil driven economy to ecological/cultural tourism-driven economy of the future. Recommendations are made towards the fortification of the tourism industry, particularly in the areas of security and privatization for accelerated growth. Keywords: Culture, Tourism, Festival, Carnival. 1. Introduction A number of cultural activities exist in Nigeria, which create unique creative spaces for producers of the arts as well as conducive interactive spaces for tourists and connoisseurs.
    [Show full text]
  • A Critical Needs Assessment for Collaborative Ecotourism Development Linked to Protected Areas in Cross River State, Nigeria
    A Critical Needs Assessment for Collaborative Ecotourism Development Linked to Protected Areas in Cross River State, Nigeria United States Forest Service International Collaboration with the Cross River State Tourism Bureau, Cross River State Forestry Commission, and Cross River National Park Mission Dates: October 20 – November 5, 2006 Photograph by Jeffrey Brooks Brooks Jeffrey by Photograph Submitted by: Jeffrey J. Brooks John Neary Blessing E. Asuquo Social Science Analyst Park Planner Mission Director US Forest Service US Forest Service US Forest Service Rock Mountain Research Station Tongass National Forest International Programs Fort Collins, Colorado Juneau, Alaska Washington, DC [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] The United States Forest Service Department of Agriculture International Programs Office Washington, DC Final Report January 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 II. INTRODUCTION 7 A. Brief History, Background, and Context 7 B. Purpose, Objectives, and Activities of the Mission 8 III. WHAT SHOULD GUIDE ECOTOURISM IN CROSS RIVER STATE? 10 A. Ecotourism for National and International Visitors 10 B. Prerequisite Needs of the Cross River State Tourism Bureau 12 IV. KEY FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SHORT-TERM 15 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE A. Ecotourism Development and Site Planning for Afi Nature Reserve and 16 Tourism Enhancement at Obudu Plateau B. Development of Interpretation and Training of Tour Guides 19 V. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 22 A. Critical Needs for Cross River State Protected Areas 22 B. Critical Needs of the Cross River State Forestry Commission 27 VI. ENHANCING CAPACITY FOR COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES 27 IN CROSS RIVER STATE A. Characteristics of Successful Collaboration 27 VII.
    [Show full text]
  • A Critical Needs Assessment for Collaborative Ecotourism Development Linked to Protected Areas in Cross River State, Nigeria
    A Critical Needs Assessment for Collaborative Ecotourism Development Linked to Protected Areas in Cross River State, Nigeria United States Forest Service International Collaboration with the Cross River State Tourism Bureau, Cross River State Forestry Commission, and Cross River National Park Mission Dates: October 20 – November 5, 2006 Photograph by Jeffrey Brooks Brooks Jeffrey by Photograph Submitted by: Jeffrey J. Brooks John Neary Blessing E. Asuquo Social Science Analyst Park Planner Mission Director US Forest Service US Forest Service US Forest Service Rock Mountain Research Station Tongass National Forest International Programs Fort Collins, Colorado Juneau, Alaska Washington, DC [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] The United States Forest Service Department of Agriculture International Programs Office Washington, DC Final Report January 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 II. INTRODUCTION 7 A. Brief History, Background, and Context 7 B. Purpose, Objectives, and Activities of the Mission 8 III. WHAT SHOULD GUIDE ECOTOURISM IN CROSS RIVER STATE? 10 A. Ecotourism for National and International Visitors 10 B. Prerequisite Needs of the Cross River State Tourism Bureau 12 IV. KEY FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SHORT-TERM 15 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE A. Ecotourism Development and Site Planning for Afi Nature Reserve and 16 Tourism Enhancement at Obudu Plateau B. Development of Interpretation and Training of Tour Guides 19 V. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 22 A. Critical Needs for Cross River State Protected Areas 22 B. Critical Needs of the Cross River State Forestry Commission 27 VI. ENHANCING CAPACITY FOR COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES 27 IN CROSS RIVER STATE A. Characteristics of Successful Collaboration 27 VII.
    [Show full text]
  • Urban Extension in Calabar: a Remotely Sensed Assessment
    Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International 17(4): 1-8, 2018; Article no.JGEESI.42842 ISSN: 2454-7352 Urban Extension in Calabar: A Remotely Sensed Assessment Vincent Otese Awhen1, Chukwudi Gbadebo Njoku2* and Eno Ibiang Itobo1 1Department of Geography, Cross River State (CRS) College of Education, Akamkpa, CRS, Nigeria. 2Department of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. Authors’ contributions This work was carried out in collaboration between all authors. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. Article Information DOI: 10.9734/JGEESI/2018/42842 Editor(s): (1) Dr. Pere Serra Ruiz, Department of Geography, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain. Reviewers: (1) Kwang Clement, Anadolu University, Turkey. (2) Munkhnaran Sugar, National University of Mongolia, Mongolia. (3) Eric S. Hall, United States. (4) Antipas T. S. Massawe, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Complete Peer review History: http://www.sciencedomain.org/review-history/27257 Received 21 June 2018 Original Research Article Accepted 09 November 2018 Published 16 November 2018 ABSTRACT Urban places in the developing world like their advanced counterparts are experiencing unprecedented extensions, although mostly in an uncontrolled manner. Calabar is no exception to such urban extension, with notable sprawl especially with increased densification within the city and expansion along the fringes. This study aimed at assessing landuse/ land-cover (LULC) changes in Calabar between the year 2000 and 2018. 30 m Landsat imageries of both years were acquired from the Landlook platform. The imageries were subjected to the unsupervised classification process using the Iso Cluster and Maximum Likelihood Classification tools. Measurements were done on the raster outputs to allow for a comparison of the LULC statistics which assisted in identifying the rate of urban extension in Calabar over the period.
    [Show full text]