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ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP)
Final Report
For
|Public Works Consultancy |
|For Road Maintenance Activity Three Senatorial Zones |
|(13 Lots: Three Senatorial Zones comprising 9 LGAs) |
| |
|By |
|RIVERS STATE Employment and Expenditure for Results Project |
|(SEEFOR) |
| |
|RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT |
|MINISTRY OF BUDGET & ECONOMIC PLANNING |
UNDER THE WORLD BANK ASSISTED PROJECT (SEEFOR)
June 30, 2015
Table of Contents
Content Page
Title Page
Table of Contents i
List of Tables iv
List of Figures iv
List of Plates v
List of Maps v
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms vi
Units of Measure vii
Executive Summary viii
Chapter One: General Background 1
1.1 Background 1
1.2 The Proposed Intervention Work 1
1.3 Rational for ESMP for the Proposed Intervention Work 1
1.4 Objective of this Environmental and Social Management Plan 4
1.5 Scope and Terms of Reference of the ESMP and Tasks 5
1.5.1 Scope 5
1.5.2 Tasks 5
1.6 Approaches for Preparing the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) 6
1.6.1 Literature Review 6
1.6.2 Interactive Discussions/Consultations 6
1.6.3 Field Visits 6
1.6.4 Identification of Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures 6
Chapter Two: Institutional and Legal Framework for Environmental 7
2.1 Introduction 7
2.2 World Bank Safeguards Policies Triggered by NEWMAP and the Proposed Activity 7
2.3 Summary of Relevant Local and Federal Policy, Legal, Regulatory and Administrative
Framework 7
2.3.1 Administrative Framework 7
2.3.2 Relevant Regulatory Instruments 7
2.3.3 Federal Policy/Legislation 8
2.3.4 State Legislation 9
2.3.5 Ministry of Local Government Regulations 10
2.4 Making the ESMP Responsive to Good Practice 10
Chapter Three: Biophysical Environment 11
3.0 Introduction 11
3.1 Overview of the State 11
3.2 Topography 11
3.3 Climate 11
3.4 Ecology and Vegetation 11
3.5 Relief and Drainage 12
3.6 Soil Characteristics and Land Use 12
3.7 Land Use 12
3.8 Ecological Problems 14
3.9 Summary of Some Specific Baseline Conditions of the Zones 15
3.10 Environmental Vulnerability 24
Chapter Four: Socio-Economic Characteristics and Community Consultations 28
4.1 Introduction 28
4.2 The People 28
4.3 Population 28
4.4 Settlements 28
4.5 Education 30
4.6 Religious Composition 30
4.9 Economy 30
4.10 Occupation and Livelihood 30
4.11 Social and Economic Facilities 31
4.12 Infrastructure – Roads 31
4.13 Arts and Culture 31
4.14 Poverty Index 31
4.15 Gender and Governance 31
4.16 Health Services 31
4.17 Medicine 31
4.18 Public Opinion – Responses Survey Instrument (Questionnaire) 32
4.18.1 Age, Sex and Number of Children of Respondents 32
4.18.2 Average Income of Respondents 32
4.18.3 Awareness of the Proposed Intervention Project 33
4.18.4 Perception of Service Delivery in the State 33
4.19 Health Status Assessment 33
4.19.1 Respondents Common Health Problems 33
4.19.2 Awareness of HIV/AIDS 33
4.19.3 Awareness of Malaria 33
4.19.4 Respondents Opinion on Causes of Health Problems 34
4.19.5 Risk of Health Problem as a Result of the Intervention Work 34
4.19.6 Availability of Health Care Facility 34
4.19.7 Respondents Perception of Health Facility 34
4.20 Stakeholders Consultations 34
4.20.1 The Objectives of Community Consultations 34
4.20.2 The Stakeholders Consulted and their Concerns 34
Chapter Five Assessment of Potential Environmental and Social Adverse Impacts
and Analysis of Alternatives 36
5.1 Introduction 36
5.2 Impact Identification and Evaluation 36
5.3 Potential Environmental and Social Impacts of the Project 37
5.3.1 The Project Benefits 37
5.3.2 Negative Environmental and Social Impacts 37
5.3.3 Irreversible Environmental Changes 37
5.3.4 Cumulative /Secondary Environmental and Social Impacts 37
5.3.5 Environmental Justice 38
5.4 Analysis of Project Alternatives 39
5.4.1 No Project Option 39
5.4.2 Delayed Project Option 39
5.4.3 Go Ahead Option 39
Chapter Six Environmental and Social Management Plan 40
6.1 Introduction 40
6.2 Mitigation Measures 40
6.3 Residual Impacts after Mitigation 40
6.4 Enhancement of Positive Impacts and Reduction/Avoidance of Negative Impacts 40
6.5 Environmental Monitoring and Auditing 65
6.6 Environmental Monitoring 65
6.7 Reporting Procedure 65
6.7.1 Complaints Register and Environmental Incidents 65
6.7.2 Record keeping 67
6.8 Grievance Redress Mechanism 67
6.9 Institutional Arrangements 67
6.10 Disclosures and Public Consultation Plan 68
6.11 Institutional Capacity Building & Training 69
6.12 Review and Revision of the ESMP 71
6.13 ESMP Budget and Schedule of Work 71
Chapter Seven. Summary and Recommendations 72
References 73
Appendices 74
List of Tables
Table Page
2.1 Triggered Safeguard Policies 7
3.1 Intervention Corridors and Land Use 14
3.2 Air Quality for all Corridors in the Four Lots within Benin 16
3.4 Air Quality for all Corridors in the Four Lots within Benin 20
3.8 Vulnerability of Environment around the Corridors 25
5.1 Consequence Severity, Likelihood Ranking & Risk Matrix Tables 36
5.2 Summary of Identified Potential Environmental and Social Impacts across the Corridors 38
6.1 Environmental and Social Management Plan for the Corridors 41
6.2 Environmental Monitoring Plan 66
6.3 Institutional Responsibilities 68
6.4 Summary of the Planned Stakeholder Engagement Schedule 69
6.5 Training Modules on Environmental and Social Management 70
6.6 ESMP Budget and Implementation Schedule 71
List of Figures
Figure Page
4.1 Age of Respondents (Years) 32
4.2 Marital Status 32
4.3 No. of Children of Respondents 32
4.4 Average Income of Respondents 33
4.5 Proposed Project Awareness among Respondents 33
List of Plates
Plate Page
4.1 Some of the Community Present during the Stakeholders Meeting 35
4.2 Stakeholder Meeting 35
List of Maps
Map Page
List of Boxes
Box Page
4.1 Summary of the Outcome of the Consultation Meetings 35
Appendix Page
1.3 Terms of Reference for the ESMP Preparation 74
2.1 Summary of World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguard Policies (10+2) 75
3.1 Environmental Quality Standards and Criteria – Permissible Levels 76
4.1 Attendance Sheet 94
7.1 General Environmental Management Conditions for Contractors 97
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand
BP Bank Policy
CBO Community Based Organization
CDD Community Driven Development
CSO Community Support Organizations
DO Dissolved Oxygen
DS Dissolved Solids
EA Environmental Assessment
EAR Environmental Audit Report
ESA Environmentally Sensitive Areas
ESIA Environmental & Social Impact Assessment
EIA Environnemental Impact Assessment
E(S)MP Environmental (and Social) Management Plan
ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework
FRDP Federal Roads Development Project
FGN Federal Government of Nigeria
GIS Geographic Information System
HSE Health Safety and Environment
IDA International Development Association
IPM Integrated Pest Management
LB Land Bureau
LGA Local Government Area
LFN Laws of the Federation of Nigeria
MDAs Ministries, Departments & Agencies
MDG Millennium Development Goals
MIGA Multilateral Guarantee Agency
MOE State Ministry of Environment
MoH State Ministry of Housing
NGO Non-Governmental Organization
NS Not Specified
OD Operational Directives (of the World Bank)
NGO Non-governmental Organization
NEEDS National Economic Empowerment & Development Strategy
NIWA National Inland Waterways Authority
OP Operational Policy
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
RPF Resettlement Policy Framework
RRC Road Rehabilitation Contractor
SEPA State Environmental Protection Agency
SMENV State Ministry of Environment
SPM Suspended Particulate Matter
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
TOR Terms of Reference
TSP Total Suspended Particulate
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS, Cont'd
| UNITS OF MEASUREMENT |CHEMICAL ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS |
|cfu/ml Colony forming unit per milliliter |Al Aluminum |
|cm Centimeter |C Carbon |
|dBA Decibel |Ca Calcium |
|ft Feet |CaCO3 Calcium Carbonate |
|g Gramme |CCl4 Carbon Tetrachloride |
|k Kilogramme |Cd Cadmium |
|g/cm Gramme per Centimeter |Cl Chloride |
|Km Kilometer |CO Carbon Monoxide |
|m Meter |CO2 Carbon Dioxide |
|m3 Meter Cube |Cr Chromium |
|meq Milliequivalent |Cu Copper |
|mg Milligramme |Fe Iron |
|mg/Kg Milligramme per Kilogramme |H Hydrogen |
|mg/l Milligramme per Litre |H2O water |
|ml Millilitre |H2S Hydrogen Sulphide |
|mm Millimetre |Hg Mercury |
|m/s Meter per Second |K Potassium |
|NTU Turbidity Unit |Mg Magnesium |
|o/oo Parts per thousand |Mn Manganese |
|oN Degree North |N Nitrogen |
|PH Hydrogen ion concentration |Na Sodium |
|ppb parts per billion |Na2PO4 Sodium phosphate |
|ppm parts per million |NaOH Sodium hydroxide |
|ToC Temperature in degrees Celsius |NH3 Ammonia |
|(g Microgramme |NH4+ Ammonium ion |
|(S micro Siemen |NH4F Ammonium flouride |
|(m micrometer |Ni Nickel |
|% Percentage |NO2 - Nitrite ion |
| |NO3- Nitrate ion |
| |NOX Nitrogen Oxides |
| |O2 Oxygen |
| |P Phosphorus |
| |Pb Lead |
| |PO4 Phosphate |
| |SiO2 Silicate |
| |SO2 Sulphur dioxide |
| |SO4 Sulphate ion |
| |V Vanadium |
| |Zn Zinc |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ES1 Introduction
The Federal Government of Nigeria is implementing the State Employment and Expenditure for Results (SEEFOR) Project in four States. The project is financed through credit from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank (WB) and grant from the European Union (EU).
Rivers State is a beneficiary of the credit and grant, and intends to apply part of it for road maintenance in the State. The responsible Agencies at the Federal level are the National Planning Commission (NPC) and the Federal Ministry of Finance. In Rivers State, the Project is executed under the Rivers State Employment and Expenditure for Results (RIVERS SEEFOR) supervised by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
The overall objective of the project is to ensure employment generation through small public works and access to socio-economic services while improving the Public Financial Management system of participating States. This is tailored towards promoting accountability and transparency in the utilization of public finances which in turn translates into employment opportunities for the youths.
In the course of the project, the value chain of the public works will enable small contractors employ local labor resident in the State to undertake activities in the areas of Road Maintenance. In particular, the Rivers State under the project intends to embark on small public works activities of road maintenance Three Senatorial Zones on forty-five roads.
In order to ensure the adequate management of environmental and social impacts for the proposed public works activities of road maintenance, this Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) has been prepared for the specific roads of interventions.
ES 2 The Project Activities
The Proposed Activity and Intervention work shall include the civil work aspect of the public work which is expected to consist of:
❖ Patching with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) potholes or areas which the pavement has lost its structural integrity and filling with hardcore.
❖ De-silting of drainages and associated structures including the removal of all silts/scraps within and along the road in contract and disposal of spoil.
❖ Reconstructing collapsed drainage wall using the same materials and where pocket of holes exist, patch with concrete.
❖ Weeding and uprooting of shrubs and grasses from and outside road shoulder.
❖ Removing and replacing concrete cover slabs during de-silting activity.
❖ Scrap, sand/soil heaps to finished pavement surface and cart away to spoil.
❖ Prospective contractor will be responsible to maintain failure and that is enshrined in the contract for a period of twelve (12) months.
The project intervention locations are in three senatorial zones: Rivers East, West and South Senatorial zones; comprising of Nine Local Government Areas: Port Harcourt LGA – Amadi ama Road, Palm Lane, Amadi Market road, National road, Bethel Anglican road, Ozuoboko road, Fimie road, Idango close, Topearl Avenue and Deeper life Church road; Emohua LGA – Emphua-Ogbakiri road; Ikwerre LGA – Civic road, Christ Faith Church road Major Mill road, Moon Gate road, Omoungwu road, Omanwa/Elele road, and Omualika road; and Obio-Akpor LGA – Rumuoke-Rumuagholu road, Rumuchukwu-Airport road and Nkpolu road A
hoada East LGA – Edeoha-ihuowo-Ihuama road, Ekpahuru street, Ekpahuru Extension street, Kings (Waterside) road, Echikwa road, Old Ahoada/Omoku road, New Ahoada/Omoku road and Onuchi road; Obuama-Degema LGA – Skill Acquisition road, Chief Ekine House road, Idumobo road, Emmanuel Gate road 1, and Chief Atubomema road; and Bakana-Degema LGA – School road, St Scholarstica road, St Andrew road, MelfordOkilo street, Duke Africa street, Circular road, and King Igbanibo road Eleme LGA – Agbonchia from market road roundabout-Oyibo road; and Oyibo LGA – Anambra road, Nwafor street, Palace road, Isaiah Eleto road and Ndoki road.
All the streets in the 13 lots are mainly residential areas with commercial activities dotted on the streets such as vulcanizing, mechanics, food vendors and lock up shops, salons, hotels, bars (Annex 5). Several houses and lockup shops on the streets make use of generators for their power supply due to epileptic nature of the National power supply. Other structures like hospitals, civic centres, sand mills, markets are also found on the streets. All the streets are adorned with pot holes, clogged and collapsed drainages. Some residences have economic trees planted in front or inside the compounds. Details description of the corridors is given below.
ES 3 Rational and Objective of the ESMP
In the light of the anticipated impacts of the proposed intervention work activities such as dust raising when sweeping, it was considered expedient and necessary to prepare this site specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the proposed intervention work which is directed at protecting and minimizing any potential adverse environmental and social impacts.
ES 4 Institutional and Legal Framework for Environmental Management
The World Bank has 10+2 Environmental and Social Safeguard Policies to reduce or eliminate the adverse effects of development projects, and improve decision making which are summarized in Chapter 2. Of these Safeguard Policies, the intervention work at the proposed site triggers Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) in Table 2.1. There are significant similarities between World Bank Safeguards Policies and the EIA Act of Nigeria. However, in the event of dissonance between World Bank Safeguards Policies and the EIA Act and or any other extant laws in Nigeria, The World Bank Safeguards Policies shall supersede
ES 5 Biophysical Environment
Rivers State features a tropical monsoon climate with lengthy and heavy rainy seasons and very short dry seasons. Only the months of December and January truly qualifies as dry season months in the city. The harmattan, which climatically influences many cities in West Africa, is less pronounced in Port Harcourt. Port Harcourt's heaviest precipitation occurs during September with an average of 370 mm of rain. December on average is the driest month of the year, with an average rainfall of 20 mm. Temperatures throughout the year in the city are relatively constant, showing little variation throughout the course of the year. Average temperatures are typically between 25°C-28°C in the city.
The intervention corridors are located in Rivers State which has a population of 6,689,087 and an area of 11,077 km2 . These intervention corridors are located in Rivers East, West and South Senatorial zones of which specific LGA comprising of: Port Harcourt LGA which with a total area of 109km2 and a total population of 541,115; Obio-Akpor LGA which has an area of 260km2 and a population of 464,789; Oyibo LGA which has an Area of 246km2 and a population of 122,687; Ahoada East LGA which has an Area of 341km2 and a population of 166,747; Eleme LGA which has an Area of 138km2 and a population of 190,884; Degema LGA which has an Area of 1,011km2 and a population of 249,773; Ikwerre LGA which has an Area of 655km2 and a population of 189,726; and Emohua LGA which has an Area of 831km2 and a population of 201,901 . The legislative system in these areas are typically made up of a group of elders (chiefs) and the king. Social activities in this Local Government Area includes football, table tennis, swimming, partying, clubbing, dancing, new yam festivals, masquerade display, wrestling, and many more. The people, in addition to English, speak Kalabari, Okrika, Ikwerre, Igbo, Efik and pidgin language as well due to the influx of people into the city in search of jobs and other city benefits.
ES 6 Stakeholders and their Concerns
The key stakeholders identified and consulted in the area include leaders in the communities, individual people who own properties that will be directly or indirectly affected, and business owners, etc. At the meeting, the overview of the proposed project and appreciation of ESMP were presented. Furthermore, the challenges that could impede the implementation of the project and the support needed from all parties to ensure effective project and successful implementation were also discussed with the stakeholders. A summary of the issues/comments raised by the various stakeholders and how the issues were/are addressed at the meetings or by the Project are highlighted in Table 4.2 of Chapter Four
ES 7 Potential Adverse Environmental and Social Impacts & Mitigation Measures
Proper road maintenance contributes to reliable transport at reduced cost, as there is a direct link between road condition and vehicle operating costs (VOC). An improperly maintained road can also represent an increased safety hazard to the user, leading to more accidents, with their associated human and property costs. With regard to SEEFOR, the positive impacts of attention during the rehabilitation phase are the local employment opportunities, which offer the local community the chance to enhance their income level.
The proposed development unfortunately is also likely to exert adverse impacts on the social and physical environment within which it is executed. No major potential environmental impacts are expected, but only minor impacts associated with site preparation, earth works, waste generation, traffic and safety which are localized and reversible. A more project specific potential negative impacts and the level of impacts that could emanate from the projects are presented in Table 5 in Chapter Five below in this document.
ES 8 ESMP Implementation and Management
The successful implementation of the ESMP depends on the commitment of the sector and related institutions, and the capacity within the institutions to apply or use this ESMP effectively, and the appropriate and functional institutional arrangements, among others. Hence these key ESMP areas relevant to its successful implementation were included in the ESMP, namely: institutional arrangements, capacity building, environmental and social monitoring.
In order to effectively and efficiently implement this ESMP, a system for monitoring and auditing has been built into the overall management plan. Monitoring and auditing assist in the examination of management, employee knowledge, programme responsibilities, records & effectiveness
The Environmental monitoring activities shall be based on direct or indirect indicators of emissions, effluents, and resource use applicable to the project. Monitoring frequency shall be sufficient to provide representative data for the parameter being monitored. Monitoring shall be conducted by trained individuals who can carry out the monitoring and record-keeping effectively using properly calibrated and maintained equipment.
Monitoring data shall be analyzed and reviewed at regular intervals and compared with the operating standards so that any necessary corrective actions can be taken. For example, as part of monitoring programme, visual inspections and quality monitoring for light attenuation will be conducted daily.
ES 9 Analysis of Project Alternatives
In the context of this ESMP, analysis of project alternatives refers to the performance of the natural and socio-economic resources with or without the project or with or without the implementation of the measures of this ESMP and/or other safeguard instrument considered appropriate. For this intervention work, a number of viable options that were considered include: the no project option; delayed project; alternative site/location and project execution option.
ES 10 Institutional Arrangements
Since one of the main purposes of ESMPs is to establish responsibility for the activities that have to be undertaken, arrangements and the roles and responsibilities of the various institutions in the implementation of the ESMP have been developed as outlined in Chapter Six of this Document.
ES 11 Social Integration and Participation
As a matter of principles, SEEFOR SPCU will ensure contractual obligation includes social inclusions or community participation in the site project execution by contractors. In particular this will be done through the inclusion of contractual clauses that involve the following measures:
• Community participation - Participation in decision- making built into the planning and implementation of the intervention works to allow local people a voice in matters concerning them.
• Integration with host populations & promotion of social inclusion - Use existing local groups rather than form new ones –
• Social Inclusion & Avoidance of elite Capture/ Vulnerable groups- Include special efforts (affirmative action) to fully integrate socially marginalized people into the society
• Gender issues- The empowerment of women is essential for public good, so ensure opportunities to involve at least 50% women, especially in maintenance work
• Implementation Arrangements- Include and ensure community participation and oversight of the intervention work
• Implementation schedule – Community members and/or CDOs/CDAs should be abreast of the schedule of implementation
• Project Monitoring - Ensure local communities play a role in the monitoring framework.
ES 12 Iinstitutional Capacity Building & Training
Based on the field assessment, to enhance the respective roles and collaboration of the relevant stakeholders, the following broad areas for capacity building have been identified as deserving of attention for effective implementation of the ESMP. Specific areas for effective institutional capacity needs are given in Table 6.3 in Chapter Six.
ES 13 ESMP Budget and Schedule of Work
To effectively implement the environmental and social management measures necessary budgetary provisions has been made for this ESMP which includes the environmental management costs other than the good engineering practices, cost of environmental and resettlement monitoring. All administrative costs for implementing the ESMP shall be budgeted for as part of the project costing. The cost of each measure has been included and included in the overall ESMP budget which is estimated at N11,789,000.00 (eleven Million, Seven Hundred & eighty nine thousand Naira only) as shown in Table 6.4 to include all key elements of the budget.
ES 14 Disclosures and Public Consultation Plan
All reasonable efforts must be made to disclose/display this ESMP to the public at strategic points within the project’s area of influence so as to allow all stakeholders read and understand how they stand to be affected by the project. It should also be disclosed at the Ministry of Environment and the World Bank Info Shop.
A key element of sustaining stakeholders’ support in any project execution is to consult and communicate with the stakeholders effectively and to engage them as early as possible with the project which has been done in the course of preparation of the intervention work and further enhanced during the preparation of this ESMP. Like any other business function, stakeholder engagement needs to be managed and driven by a well-defined strategy.
ES 15 Grievance Redress Mechanism
A localized redress mechanism that takes account of the specific issues, cultural context, local customs and project conditions and scale has been developed. This is in line with what is contained in the SEEFOR ESMF, RPF, and PIM.
ES 16 Summary and Recommendations
The proposed intervention work is designed to improve road condition at the project sites in Nine Local Government Areas: Port Harcourt LGA – Amadi ama Road, Palm Lane, Amadi Market road, National road, Bethel Anglican road, Ozuoboko road, Fimie road, Idango close, Topearl Avenue and Deeper life Church road; Emohua LGA – Emphua-Ogbakiri road; Ikwerre LGA – Civic road, Christ Faith Church road Major Mill road, Moon Gate road, Omoungwu road, Omanwa/Elele road, and Omualika road; and Obio-Akpor LGA – Rumuoke-Rumuagholu road, Rumuchukwu-Airport road and Nkpolu road Ahoada East LGA – Edeoha-ihuowo-Ihuama road, Ekpahuru street, Ekpahuru Extension street, Kings (Waterside) road, Echikwa road, Old Ahoada/Omoku road, New Ahoada/Omoku road and Onuchi road; Obuama-Degema LGA – Skill Acquisition road, Chief Ekine House road, Idumobo road, Emmanuel Gate road 1, and Chief Atubomema road; and Bakana-Degema LGA – School road, St Scholarstica road, St Andrew road, MelfordOkilo street, Duke Africa street, Circular road, and King Igbanibo road Eleme LGA – Agbonchia from market road roundabout-Oyibo road; and Oyibo LGA – Anambra road, Nwafor street, Palace road, Isaiah Eleto road and Ndoki road. Rivers state will save commuters from hardship experienced on bad roads, help the environment and provide employment for the indigenes of the communities and those living within the catchment area.
While all these serve as the main benefit of the intervention including other multiplier effects such as employment opportunities, poverty reduction, national reputation and cultural promotion, among others, some negative impacts during implementation have been identified. Such negative impacts include dust raising, noise and traffic disturbance of the neighbourhood which have been identified as transient, lasting only during the intervention work.
To this end, this ESMP has revealed that:
• The proposed intervention work is most desirable because of the obvious environmental, health andsocio-economic benefits. These far out-weigh the negative impacts that could arise in the course of implementation and should be implemented.
• Potential impacts may include only few negative impacts that may potentially occur due to the activities associated with the proposed works but adequate and SMART measures have been provided to address them and should be adhered to strictly by all stakeholders.
• Mitigation measures and management plans have been suggested and developed for the negative impacts and should be adhered to strictly.
• Appropriate institutional framework has been drawn up to implement the mitigation measures and environmental management plan while the proposed monitoring programmes shall be set in motion as soon as possible.
In conclusion, the study has indicated that the execution of the proposed project will not severely impact negatively on the existing environmental, social and health as well as safe conditions of the people, locally, nationally or internationally. This inference is further made strong, owing to the fact that a number of the equipment that would be used at the location would be modern equipment and technologies that have the potentials not to constitute further environmental burdens in relation to the present existing environmental conditions
CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
The Federal Government of Nigeria is implementing the State Employment and Expenditure for Results (SEEFOR) Project in four States. The project is financed through credit from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank (WB) and grant from the European Union (EU).
Rivers State is a beneficiary of the credit and grant, and intends to apply part of it for road maintenance in the State. The responsible Agencies at the Federal level are the National Planning Commission (NPC) and the Federal Ministry of Finance. In Rivers State, the Project is executed under the Rivers State Employment and Expenditure for Results (RIVERS SEEFOR) supervised by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
The overall objective of the project is to ensure employment generation through small public works and access to socio-economic services while improving the Public Financial Management system of participating States. This is tailored towards promoting accountability and transparency in the utilization of public finances which in turn translates into employment opportunities for the youths.
In the course of the project, the value chain of the public works will enable small contractors employ local labor resident in the State to undertake activities in the areas of Road Maintenance. In particular, the Rivers State under the project intends to embark onsmall public works activities of road maintenance in Nine Local Government Areas: Port Harcourt LGA – Amadi ama Road, Palm Lane, Amadi Market road, National road, Bethel Anglican road, Ozuoboko road, Fimie road, Idango close, Topearl Avenue and Deeper life Church road; Emohua LGA – Emohua-Ogbakiri road; Ikwerre LGA – Civic road, Christ Faith Church road Major Mill road, Moon Gate road, Omoungwu road, Omanwa/Elele road, and Omualika road; and Obio-Akpor LGA – Rumuoke-Rumuagholu road, Rumuchukwu-Airport road and Nkpolu road Ahoada East LGA – Edeoha-ihuowo-Ihuama road, Ekpahuru street, Ekpahuru Extension street, Kings (Waterside) road, Echikwa road, Old Ahoada/Omoku road, New Ahoada/Omoku road and Onuchi road; Obuama-Degema LGA – Skill Acquisition road, Chief Ekine House road, Idumobo road, Emmanuel Gate road 1, and Chief Atubomema road; and Bakana-Degema LGA – School road, St Scholarstica road, St Andrew road, Melford Okilo street, Duke Africa street, Circular road, and King Igbanibo road Eleme LGA – Agbonchia from market road roundabout-Oyibo road; and Oyibo LGA – Anambra road, Nwafor street, Palace road, Isaiah Eleto road and Ndoki road. These nine LGAs are in three senatorial zones in Nigeria namely Rivers East Senatorial zone, Rivers West Senatorial zone and Rivers South Senatorial Zone.
In order to ensure the adequate management of environmental and social impacts for the proposed public works activities of road maintenance, this Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) has been prepared for the specific roads of interventions.
1.2 The Proposed Intervention Work
The Proposed Activity and Intervention work shall include the civil work aspect of the public work which is expected to consist of:
❖ Patching with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) potholes or areas which the pavement has lost its structural integrity and filling with hardcore.
❖ De-silting of drainages and associated structures including the removal of all silts/scraps within and along the road in contract and disposal of spoil.
❖ Reconstructing collapsed drainage wall using the same materials and where pocket of holes exist, patch with concrete.
❖ Weeding and uprooting of shrubs and grasses from and outside road shoulder.
❖ Removing and replacing concrete cover slabs during de-silting activity.
❖ Scrap, sand/soil heaps to finished pavement surface and cart away to spoil.
❖ Prospective contractor will be responsible to maintain failure and that is enshrined in the contract for a period of twelve (12) months.
The project intervention locations are in Nine Local Government Areas: Port Harcourt LGA – Amadi ama Road, Palm Lane, Amadi Market road, National road, Bethel Anglican road, Ozuoboko road, Fimie road, Idango close, Topearl Avenue and Deeper life Church road; Emohua LGA – Emphua-Ogbakiri road; Ikwerre LGA – Civic road, Christ Faith Church road Major Mill road, Moon Gate road, Omoungwu road, Omanwa/Elele road, and Omualika road; and Obio-Akpor LGA – Rumuoke-Rumuagholu road, Rumuchukwu-Airport road and Nkpolu road Ahoada East LGA – Edeoha-ihuowo-Ihuama road, Ekpahuru street, Ekpahuru Extension street, Kings (Waterside) road, Echikwa road, Old Ahoada/Omoku road, New Ahoada/Omoku road and Onuchi road; Obuama-Degema LGA – Skill Acquisition road, Chief Ekine House road, Idumobo road, Emmanuel Gate road 1, and Chief Atubomema road; and Bakana-Degema LGA – School road, St Scholarstica road, St Andrew road, Melford Okilo street, Duke Africa street, Circular road, and King Igbanibo road Eleme LGA – Agbonchia from market road roundabout-Oyibo road; and Oyibo LGA – Anambra road, Nwafor street, Palace road, Isaiah Eleto road and Ndoki road. These together make up thirteen lots and 47 roads/streets.
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Map 1: Map of Rivers State in Nigeria in Africa in the world
1.3 Rational for ESMP for the Proposed Intervention Work
In the light of the anticipated impacts of the proposed proposed road maintenance project which covers Nine Local Government Areas: Port Harcourt LGA – Amadi ama Road, Palm Lane, Amadi Market road, National road, Bethel Anglican road, Ozuoboko road, Fimie road, Idango close, Topearl Avenue and Deeper life Church road; Emohua LGA – Emohua-Ogbakiri road; Ikwerre LGA – Civic road, Christ Faith Church road Major Mill road, Moon Gate road, Omoungwu road, Omanwa/Elele road, and Omualika road; and Obio-Akpor LGA – Rumuoke-Rumuagholu road, Rumuchukwu-Airport road and Nkpolu road Ahoada East LGA – Edeoha-ihuowo-Ihuama road, Ekpahuru street, Ekpahuru Extension street, Kings (Waterside) road, Echikwa road, Old Ahoada/Omoku road, New Ahoada/Omoku road and Onuchi road; Obuama-Degema LGA – Skill Acquisition road, Chief Ekine House road, Idumobo road, Emmanuel Gate road 1, and Chief Atubomemaroad; and Bakana-Degema LGA – School road, St Scholarstica road, St Andrew road, MelfordOkilo street, Duke Africa street, Circular road, and King Igbanibo road Eleme LGA – Agbonchia from market road roundabout-Oyibo road; and Oyibo LGA – Anambra road, Nwafor street, Palace road, Isaiah Eleto road and Ndoki road, all in Rivers state, it was considered expedient and necessary to prepare this site specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the proposed intervention work which is directed at protecting and minimizing any potential adverse environmental and social impacts.
During the preparation of the project, two instruments Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and a Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) were prepared for managing the project nationally without an specific location or magnitude of impacts in mind.
Based on the identified impacts in the specific project location, these framework instruments need to be translated into specific costed, measurable, and monitorable actions for specific intervention sites through the preparation of site-specific management and action plans with this Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
This ESMP is a management tool that presents strategies and procedures for managing potential environment and social impacts associated with a proposed project. The project's ESMP is consists of the set of mitigation, monitoring, and institutional measures to be undertaken during implementation and operation in order to eliminate adverse environmental impacts, offset them, or reduce them to acceptable levels. The plan also includes the actions needed to implement these measures. The ESMP is prepared and shall be implemented in line with World Bank Policy and Nigeria policies and laws. The ESMP shall be implemented in coordination with the proposed civil works and other remedial/management activities in line with World Bank Policy and Nigeria policies and laws.
1.4 Objectives of this Environmental and Social Management Plan
With all intent and purpose, the main objective of this Environmental and Social Management Plan is to document the actions necessary to prevent or minimize predicted negative impacts of the construction projects. Also it stands to provide a framework for systematic managing of the responsibilities associated with the works are well mitigated with a view to ensuring environmental friendliness of the proposed project.
Specifically, this ESMP shall be designed to ensure the following:
• Compliance with relevant legislative requirements;
• Achievement, enhancement and demonstration of sound environmental performance built around the principle of continuous improvement;
• Provision of standards for overall planning, operation, audit and review;
• Encouragement and achievement of the highest environmental performance and response from individual employee and contractors;
• Rationalizing and streamline environmental activities to add value in term of efficiency and effectiveness;
• Enabling management to establish environment priorities;
• Integrating environment fully into the various activities of the proposed project and ensuring inclusion of environmental requirements into tender documents, continuing management and evaluation of the environmental performance of the project.
← Providing detailed design criteria for specific mitigation measures to be implemented.
• Tracking to ensure the effectiveness of the mitigation measures at meeting the discharge standards.
• Specifying appropriate roles and responsibilities, and outline the necessary reporting procedures, for managing and monitoring environmental and social concerns related to projects.
1.5 Scope/Terms of Reference of the ESMP and Tasks
Specifically, the scope of the ESMP includes: Preparation site specific environmental and social management plan (ESMP) for the rehabilitation/maintenance of selected priority roads in Nine Local Government Areas: Port Harcourt LGA – Amadi ama Road, Palm Lane, Amadi Market road, National road, Bethel Anglican road, Ozuoboko road, Fimie road, Idango close, Topearl Avenue and Deeper life Church road; Emohua LGA – Emphua-Ogbakiri road; Ikwerre LGA – Civic road, Christ Faith Church road Major Mill road, Moon Gate road, Omoungwu road, Omanwa/Elele road, and Omualika road; and Obio-Akpor LGA – Rumuoke-Rumuagholu road, Rumuchukwu-Airport road and Nkpolu road Ahoada East LGA – Edeoha-ihuowo-Ihuama road, Ekpahuru street, Ekpahuru Extension street, Kings (Waterside) road, Echikwa road, Old Ahoada/Omoku road, New Ahoada/Omoku road and Onuchi road; Obuama-Degema LGA – Skill Acquisition road, Chief Ekine House road, Idumobo road, Emmanuel Gate road 1, and Chief Atubomema road; and Bakana-Degema LGA – School road, St Scholarstica road, St Andrew road, MelfordOkilo street, Duke Africa street, Circular road, and King Igbanibo road Eleme LGA – Agbonchia from market road roundabout-Oyibo road; and Oyibo LGA – Anambra road, Nwafor street, Palace road, Isaiah Eleto road and Ndoki road. Rivers state will save commuters from hardship experienced on bad roads, help the environment and provide employment for the indigenes of the communities and those living within the catchment area.. Further information on the Scope and the specific tasks of the ESMP are presented in Appendix 1.1.
1.6 Approaches for Preparing the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
This ESMP has been prepared in accordance with standard procedures for environmental assessment including the applicable World Bank safeguard policies and Nigerian environmental assessment guidelines. The main approach/activity for preparing the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) include the following:
1.6.1 Literature Review
Review of the existing baseline information and literature material was undertaken. This assisted in gaining a further and deeper understanding of the project and the environmental and social conditions that exist in the intended states. Among the documents that were reviewed in order to familiarize and deeply understand the project included: Nigeria’s National laws and/or regulations on environmental assessments, World Bank Operational Policies, Project Appraisal document and other relevant literature
1.6.2 Interactive Discussions/Consultations
The consultation process latched onto the ongoing process that SPCU has established with the stakeholders. The key stakeholders identified and consulted in the project zones through a Focus Group Discussion which took place in the community include leaders in the communities, individual people such as youth leaders, women leaders, CSOs, relevant MDAs and those who transact business along the corridors as show in Appendix 1.2. Further information on this consultations presented in Chapter 4 of this report
Suffice it to say that at the meeting the overview of the proposed project and appreciation of ESMP were presented. Furthermore, the challenges that could impede the implementation of the project and the support needed from all parties to ensure effective project and successful implementation were also told to the stakeholders.
1.6.3 Field Visits
Field visits (four) were made to gather relevant information on the baseline environmental conditions, institutional arrangement, capacity, etc. in relation to the project implementation. The field work informed the preparation of the existing conditions and any anticipated changes before the start of the sub-projects. Attention was paid to the physical environment; biological environment and socio-economic and cultural environment, such as population, land use, planned development activities, community structure, employment and labour market, sources and distribution of income and cultural properties. Instrument of data collection is provided in Appendix 1.3. These information are provided in Chapters 3 & 4 this report.
1.6.4 Identification of Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures
The potential impacts were identified through generic and specific assessment of the sites for anticipated changes that could result in the light of the socio-environmental conditions (project-environment interactions)
Mitigation measures have been proffered to either eliminate or minimize adverse environmental and social impacts of specific actions, projects or programs while also enhancing positive effects. The approach to mitigation has been primarily preventive principles of anticipated impacts based on well-known negative outcomes of project-environment interactions.
CHAPTER TWO: INSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
2.1 Introduction
This chapter presents a succinct discussion of the World Bank Safeguard policies triggered by SEEFOR and the proposed activity. It also provides a Summary of relevant local and federal policy, legal, regulatory, and administrative frameworks.
2.2 World Bank Safeguards Policies triggered by SEEFOR and the proposed activity
The World Bank has 10+ 2 Environmental and Social Safeguard Policies to reduce or eliminate the adverse effects of development projects, and improve decision making which are summarized in Appendix 2.1. Of these Safeguard Policies, the intervention work at the proposed site triggers Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) and Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) as indicated in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1: Triggered Safeguard Policies by SEEFOR Project
|Safeguard Policies by SEEFOR Project |Current SEEFOR Project |
|Environmental Assessment OP/BP 4.01) ) [X]Yes [ ] No [X]Yes [ ] No |Triggered as per contained in this ESMP |
|Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04) [X]Yes [ ] No |NA |
|Forests (OP/BP 4.36) [X]Yes [ ] No |NA |
|Pest Management (OP 4.09) [X]Yes [ ] No |NA |
|Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11)5 [X]Yes [ ] No |NA |
|Indigenous Peoples (OP/BP 4.10) ]Yes [X] No |NA |
|Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) X]Yes [ ] No |NA |
|Safety of Dams (OP/BP 4.37) [ ]Yes [X] No |NA |
|Projects on International Waterways (OP/BP 7.50) [ ]Yes [X] No |NA |
|Projects in Disputed Areas (OP/BP 7.60) ]Yes [X] No |NA |
2.3 Summary of Relevant Local and Federal Policy, Legal, Regulatory, and Administrative Frameworks.
2.3.2 Relevant Regulatory Instruments
Duty and responsibility for environmental protection and management related to projects in various sectors of Nigerian economy are mandated under:
• Current Federal, State and Local and relevant acts, rules, regulations and standards, and the common law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN)
• International environmental agreements and treaties ratified by the Federal Republic of Nigeria
• World Bank Policies
As mentioned below, an outline of some of the relevant regulatory instruments to this ESMP is given as they relate to the Federal, State and International arenas.
2.3.3 Federal Policy/Legislation
The national and international environmental guidelines applicable to the operation of the SEEFOR have already been discussed in CHAPTER TWO of the ESMF prepared for the overall project. As may be needed, for more details, cross references should be made to the ESMF for the institutional and regulatory framework for this ESMP.
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2.3.4 State Legislations
In consonance with Part lll of the FMENV Act and the need to protect public health and safety, and to restore and enhance environmental quality, and sustain economic vitality through effective and efficient implementation of environmental programmes, the State Government has set up State Ministry of Environment (MoE) that takes charge of Environment affairs in the State.
Inter alia, the Ministry is empowered to give direction to all issues concerning the environment, monitor and control pollution and the disposal of solid, gaseous and liquid wastes generated by various facilities in the states.
Some of the functions of the State Ministry of Environment include:
i) Liaising with the Federal Ministry of Environment, FMENV to achieve a healthy or better management of the environment via development of National Policy on Environment
ii) Co-operating with FMENV and other National Directorates/Agencies in the performance of environmental functions including environmental education/awareness to the citizenry
iii) Responsibility for monitoring waste management standards,
iv) Responsibility for general environmental matters in the State, and
v) Monitoring the implementation of EIA studies and other environmental studies for all development projects in the State.
Some of the regulations operational in the State include the following
1. Rivers State Waste Management Authority (RIWAMA)
The RIWAMA is an independent agency created by the Rivers state house of Assembly, which was established as the Rivers state Environmental Sanitation Authority as an autonomous Government Parastatal for compilation, transport, processing, recycling or disposal and monitoring of waste materials. Waste materials include solid, liquid and gaseous substances. Other responsibilities include the development of guidelines and standards for pollution control and waste management as well as examination and compliance monitoring of industrial facilities (Nigerian Government, 2011).
2. Rivers State Ministry of Land, Housing & Survey
The Ministry has the mandate to manage all lands in Rivers State, survey, map and chart all real estates in the State. To acquire value and allocate public real property for public projects and gazettes such acquisitions by the State with the ministry. The policy objectives of the Ministry are to process all instruments evidencing ownership and possession of real estate in the state. And to keep in custody all real estate instruments, records, and their management.
3. Rivers State Ministry of Energy and Water resources
The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources is saddled with the responsibility of providing Light and Water to all nooks and crannies of the State.
4. Rivers State Ministry of Local Government regulations
The Ministry of Local Government is amongst others is charged with the responsibility of:
• Co-ordinating the activities of Local Government Councils;
• Resolving Local Government and Communal Boundary Disputes;
• Maintenance of Law and Order in Local Government Areas in collaboration with Law Enforcement Agencies;
2.3.5 Ministry of Local Government regulations
The Ministry of Local Government is amongst others is charged with the responsibility of:
• Co-ordinating the activities of Local Government Councils;
• Resolving Local Government and Communal Boundary Disputes;
• Maintenance of Law and Order in Local Government Areas in collaboration with Law Enforcement Agencies;
• Collection of taxes and fees;
• Establishment and maintenance of cemeteries, burial grounds and homes for the destitute or infirm
• Establishment, maintenance and regulation of markets, motor parks and public conveniences;
• Construction and maintenance of roads, streets, drains and other public highways, parks, and open spaces;
• Naming of roads and streets and numbering of houses;
• Provision and maintenance of public transportation and refuse disposal;
• Registration of births, deaths and marriages;
2.4 Making the ESMP Responsive to Good Practice
In order to make the ESMP responsive to the objectives of good practice, the Nigeria’s EIA requirements and World Bank Environmental Assessment were harmonized as far as possible.
The principles inherent in the environmental and social standards of the World Bank Safeguard on Environmental Assessment are in tandem with the FMENV EIA procedures and processes. For instance, World Bank categorization of EA as A, B, & C corresponds in principle with the Nigeria EIA requirements of Category I, II and III, which in actual practice is done with regard to the level of impacts associated with a given project.
There are significant similarities between World Bank Safeguards Policies and the EIA Act of Nigeria. However, in the event of dissonance between World Bank Safeguards Policies and the EIA Act and or any other extant laws in Nigeria, The World Bank Safeguards Policies shall supersede
CHAPTER THREE: BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
3.0 Introduction
This section provides an overview of the environmental characteristics of the project location and area of influence, particularly those elements of the environment that may be impacted upon by the project and which should be included in the monitoring programme. The environment in this context includes the biophysical components.
The study approach was multi-disciplinary and covered the, biophysical, socio-economic, health and safety aspects of the environment in order to comprehensively assess the real and potential negative and positive impacts of the project. Data acquisition was by a composite process of extensive literature review, reconnaissance visits to site, field visit and sample collection, laboratory analyses as well as acquisition of secondary data from appropriate government agencies and institutions. The baseline data on the characteristics of the environment are presented in this part of the report.
3.1 Overview of the Proposed Intervention Area
Rivers State is located in the heart of the Niger Delta between 4°45’N and 6°50’É, has a population of 6,689,087 and a total area of 11.077 km2. The state has three Senatorial districts of Rivers State which comprises of 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs).The State is bounded on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, to the North by Abia, Imo and Anambra States, to the East by Akwa Ibom State and to the West by Bayelsa and Delta States.
The Rivers West Senatorial District has the highest land mass, followed by the Rivers East Senatorial District and the Rivers South Senatorial District which has the least landmass. The State has a high cultural diversity due to its oil and gas bloom. Languages spoken include, kalabari, ikwerre, igbo, igbani, ekpeye, ijaw, etc.
3.2. Location of the Project
The project intervention locations are in Nine Local Government Areas: Port Harcourt LGA – Amadi ama Road, Palm Lane, Amadi Market road, National road, Bethel Anglican road, Ozuoboko road, Fimie road, Idango close, Topearl Avenue and Deeper life Church road; Emohua LGA – Emphua-Ogbakiri road; Ikwerre LGA – Civic road, Christ Faith Church road Major Mill road, Moon Gate road, Omoungwu road, Omanwa/Elele road, and Omualika road; and Obio-Akpor LGA – Rumuoke-Rumuagholu road, Rumuchukwu-Airport road and Nkpolu road Ahoada East LGA – Edeoha-ihuowo-Ihuama road, Ekpahuru street, Ekpahuru Extension street, Kings (Waterside) road, Echikwa road, Old Ahoada/Omoku road, New Ahoada/Omoku road and Onuchi road; Obuama-Degema LGA – Skill Acquisition road, Chief Ekine House road, Idumobo road, Emmanuel Gate road 1, and Chief Atubomema road; and Bakana-Degema LGA – School road, St Scholarstica road, St Andrew road, Melford Okilo street, Duke Africa street, Circular road, and King Igbanibo road Eleme LGA – Agbonchia from market road roundabout-Oyibo road; and Oyibo LGA – Anambra road, Nwafor street, Palace road, Isaiah Eleto road and Ndoki road. These together make up thirteen lots and 47 roads/streets.
3.3 Topography
The land surface of Rivers State can be grouped into three main divisions: the fresh water, the mangrove swamps of AkukuToru, Abuaodual, AsariToru, Degema, Okrika, OguBolo, Bonny, Andoni and Opobo Local Government Areas; and the Coastal Sand ridges zone. The freshwater zone is the plain that extends north wards from the mangrove swamps. This land surface is generally under 20m above sea level. This lower Niger floodplain has a greater silt and clay foundation and is more s usceptible to perennial inundation by river floods. The value of the mean thickness appreciates upward to about 45 m in the northeast and over 9m in the beach ridge barrier zones to the southwest. The flood plain is a homo clinal geomorphic structure whose trends west wards and southwards are broken in many places by small hogback ridges and shallow swamp basins (Aisuebeogun, 1995). The southern part is affected by great tidal influence.
Most water channels in the freshwater zone are bordered by natural levees, which are of great topographical interest and of great economic importance to the local people for settlements and crop cultivation. The upland is undulating to the hinterland and sandwiched with NWSE and EWW direction ridges and attain a maximum height of 30m above sea level at Okubie, to the southwest. The narrow strip of sandy ridges and beach ridges lie very close to the open sea.
The soils of the sandy ridges are mostly sandy or sandy loams and supports crops like coconut, oil palm, raffia palm and cocoyam. Fourteen of the twenty three LGAs of the State are located on the upland with varying heights between thirteen to 45m above sea level. These include Ogoni, lkwerre LGAs, Ahoada, Abual/Odual, 0gba/ Egbema/Ndoni LGAs and Port Harcourt LGAs. The drier upland area of Rivers State covers about sixty one percent while riverine area, with a relief range of 2m to 5m, covers about thirty nine per cent of the State. The entire topography of the State is also characterised by a maze of rivers, lakes, creeks and swamps crisscrossing the low-lying plains in varying dimensions.
3.4. Vegetation and Land Use
3.4.1. Vegetation
The site vegetation type in the project area is the sparsely distributed regrowth type with Panicum maximum as the dominant species of the study area. Some economic crops like Palm trees, Mangoes, Banana, Cocoyam, Pawpaw and Coconut are cultivated in the adjoining residential areas and road sides. There are cultivated farms by the roadside on some of the streets.
3.4.2. Soil characteristics and Land quality and use
Land Use refers to the various uses to which land is put in the State. Land use pattern in the most areas were ascertained by observing directly in the site, the various uses to which is been utilized by the inhabitants and activities in the communities. Sections of the land support forest growth, fallow lands and rivers. Roads, communal dwelling places and other infrastructures occupy land areas in the State. Significant sections of the land in the area were used for residential purposes and other social amenities such as roads, schools, hospitals and markets.
3.5 Relief and Drainage
Drainage is poor, being lowlying, with much surface water and a high rainfall, of between 3,420 mm and 7,300 mm. Thus, almost all riverine LGAs are under water at one time of the year or another. Again, some areas of the State are tidally flooded, while others are seasonally, thus limiting agricultural practices and nucleated/urban settlement development that would have enhanced social welfare facility provision. The State is drained by two main river systems, i.e. freshwater systems whose waters originate either outside or wholly within the coastal lowlands, and tidal systems confined largely to the lower half of the State.
Drainage densities of rivers within the state have typical value of 1.5 km and sinuosity ratios are in excess of 1.9, indicating that the meandering channels are tortuous. These systems have a general downstream increase in width and velocity, especially in the freshwater zones. The State is drained by the Bonny New Calabar river systems and by a maze of effluent creeks and streams. River bank levees are prominent and valley side slopes are very gentle and experience a great deal of erosion and accretion. All the rivers enter into the sea through wide estuaries.
3.6 Climate and Meteorology
The climate of the area was studied through both literature and micro-climate on the –spot date collection during the field works. The climate of the study is tropical and marked by two distinct seasons, the dry season (November – March) and the wet season (April – November). The wet season annual rainfall is between 49.5mm in January and 580mm in July and is usually interrupted by a short dry spell in August. Average temperature ranged from 27.1C to 31.1oC. These data were obtained from the meteorological station in Port Harcourt International Airport, Port Hacourt, Rivers State Annex 6.
The South Westerly (SW) wind is the dominant wind direction in the study area. It is a calm gentle breeze. The wind speed was in the range of 1.0-4.2 m/s (3.6 – 5.04km/hr) for the project location.
3.4 Air Quality and Noise Level
A total of six stations were established in a defined radius within the study area for the measurement of ambient air quality, noise levels and some relevant prevailing weather condition like temperature, relative humidity wind direction and speed Table 3.5. The measurements methods used were according to standards methods for the measurement of air quality by (WHO, 1976, 1988). Results obtained for air quality pollutants during this study were therefore compared with the stipulated ambient air quality standards of FMEnv of Nigeria (Appendix 3.5).
For Noise level, a pre-calibrated testo 450 sound meter used to measure the noise level revealed average of 71.2dB. This value is higher than the stipulated Maximum Permissible Noise Levels for General Environment of 60dB by NESREA, (2011).
3.5 Vegetation Characteristics
The site specific vegetation type in the project area is the sparsely distributed regrowth type with Panicum maximum as the dominant species of the study area. Some economic crops like Palm trees, Mangoes, Banana, Cocoyam, Pawpaw and Coconut are cultivated in the adjoining residential area.
3.6 Relief and Drainage:
The topography of project area is generally low-lying and slopes imperceptibly towards the Bonny River. It is a salt-water mangrove swamp and back swamp formed during the Quaternary period.
3.7 Geomorphology and Geology of the Project Site
The project site lies within the Niger Delta sedimentary Basin. From stratigraphic log, between the surface and 0.5m, the soil is made up of brownish black, poorly sorted clayey sands. This lithology turns brownish from this depth to 2m where it is also poorly sorted and medium to coarse in texture. From 2m to 4m the clayey sands becomes gravelly, mottled and remain poorly sorted. From this depth to the drilled depth of 5m, we have gravelly, whitish, poorly sorted sand which is the aquiferous layer in the area.
3.8 Water Resources -
Bonny River is the major river in the project location which reveis all kind of pollutants. . Results of the borehole water analysis are presented in Table 3.4. Dissolved Oxygen (DO), pH, other physicochemical parameters ranges and the heavy metals were within recommended limits for drinking water by WHO and FMEnv. Average pH was 6.7 with salinity ranging 0.8 – 1.3% and DO ranging from 12.5 – 18. 6 mg L-. (Appendix 3.4)
3.9 Soil Characteristics
Soil composition of project location is shown in Appendix 3.5 while Summary of results of the physico-chemical parameters of the soil is shown in Table 3.4. The pH of the soil samples show strongly acidic to slightly basic soils for most of the stations. This is normal for soils in this area.
3.10 Land Use and Some Specific Baseline Conditions of the Zones
Most of the land in the area and along the corridor mainly for residential purposes with some social amenities such as roads, schools, hospitals and markets.
Appendix 3.5 shows additional baseline condition of the project location. Abel Jumbo Street intercepts Ojoto Road and is linked indirectly to Ikwerre road through Azikiwe Street. Ikewerre Roads a major access road connecting the people of the intervention area to the rest of Port Harcourt. All the streets in the project area are mainly residential areas with few commercial activities dotted on the streets such as vulcanizing, mechanics, food vendors and lock up shops. Several houses and lockup shops on the streets make use of generators for their power supply due to epileptic nature of the National power supply. All the streets are adorned with pot holes, clogged and collapsed drainages, abandoned vehicles, other properties and secondary growth/vegetation. Some residences have economic trees planted in front or inside the compounds.
3.11. Ecological Hazards and Environmental Sensitive Areas
The environment of the intervention project is a built up area and has thus lost its ecological components long ago. The vegetation was secondary growth by the drainage, wild life was restricted to lizard, toad and butterflies which were themselves scarce. There was no arable land but some residence planted economic trees sparsely. Residences were clearly delineated from the roads and drainages, thus activities of the intervention project are likely to have little or no impact on the residences. The residence, lockup shops, business vendors selling food, beverages, vulcanizers and mechanics are the areas prone to dust, noise and disturbance during the project activities.
No assets were identified to be affected in the course of work along the corridors as virtually all were behind the drainage lines. Table 3.1 outlines environmentally sensitive issues on each of the road while plates showing typical conditions of the road at present with coordinates are presented in Appendix 7.
Table 3.1: Vulnerability of Environment around the Corridors (Rivers East Senatorial District)
| Corridor |Environmentally sensitive areas|Socially sensitive |Current status of facilities |
|Lot 5 Emohua LGA | |
|Emohua-Ogbakiri road |schools, worship centers, |Shops, salon, restaurants,|no drainage, paved road with bad spots, no lawns, no street lights |
| |Primary health care centre |groceries | |
|Lot 2 Ikwerre LGA | |
|Civic Centre road |Schools, worship centers, |Restaurants, Shops, |Paved roads with bad spots, Open concrete drainages but are silting |
| |hospital, civic centre |salons, food vendor, civic|up and filled with refuse. Road shoulders are filled with debris from|
| | |centre |the drains. No street light |
|Christ Faith Church |Shops, food vendors, salon, |Shops, restaurants, |No street lights and paved roads have ditches and potholes. Open |
|road |worship centre |markets, groceries |drainages filled with filth and overflowing. No street light |
|Major mills road |Schools, worship centres, |Shops, salons, kiosk, food|Paved roads with bad spots, Open concrete drainages but are silting |
| |company |vendor |up. No street lights |
|Moon gate road |Worship centers |Shops, salons |No drainage and street lights. Road paved but have bad spots. |
|Omoungwu road |schools, worship centers, |Shops, salon, restaurants,|Open concrete drainage already silting up, clean paved road, no |
| | | |lawns, no street lights |
|Omanwa/Elele road |Schools, worship centers, |Restaurants, Shops, |Paved roads with bad spots, Open one-sided concrete drainages but are|
| | |salons, food vendor |silting up and filled with grasses. Road shoulders are filled with |
| | | |debris from the drains |
|Omualika road |Shops, food vendors, worship |Shops, restaurants, |No street lights and paved roads have ditches and potholes |
| |centres, hotel |markets, hotel, salon | |
|Lot 11 Port Harcourt LGA | |
|Amadi-Ama road |schools, worship centers, |Shops, salon, restaurants,|Open concrete drainage already silting up, clean paved road, no |
| |hospitals |hotel |lawns |
|Palm lane |Schools, worship centers, |Restaurants, Shops, |Clean Paved roads, Open concrete drainages but are silting up. Road |
| | |salons, food vendor |shoulders are filled with debris from the drains |
|Amadi Market road |Shops, food vendors, |Shops, mechanic, |Clean paved roads, open drainages silted up |
| | |restaurants, markets, food| |
| | |vendors | |
|Palm close road |Shops, worship centres, |Shops, groceries |paved roads have ditches and potholes |
|National road |schools, worship centers |Shops, salon, kiosk, |Open concrete drainage already silting up, paved road with few bad |
| | |groceries |spots |
|Bethel Anglican Church|Schools, worship centers, |Restaurants, Shops, |Clean Paved roads, Open concrete drainages but are silting up. Road |
| | |salons, food vendor |shoulders are filled with debris from the drains |
|Lot 6 Port Harcourt LGA | |
|Ozuoboko road |schools, worship centers, |Shops, salon, restaurants,|Open concrete drainage already silting up, paved road with few bad |
| |hospitals |vulcanizers, food vendors |spots, no lawns, |
|Fimie road |Schools, worship centers, |Restaurants, Shops, |Paved roads with damaged shoulders and bad spots, Openconcrete |
| | |salons, food vendor, bars,|drainages but are silting up and filled with grasses. Road shoulders |
| | | |are filled with debris from the drains |
|Idango Close |None |None |paved roads have ditches and potholes |
|Topearl Avenue |schools, worship centers |Shops, salon, kiosk, |Open concrete drainage already silting up, paved road with few bad |
| | |groceries |spots |
|Deeper Life Church |Schools, worship centers, |Restaurants, Shops, |Clean Paved roads, Open concrete drainages but are silting up, some |
| | |salons, food vendor |areas have no drainage. Road shoulders are filled with debris from |
| | | |the drains |
|Lot 8 Obio/Akpor LGA | |
|Rumuwoke-Rumuagholu |Shops, food vendors, market |Shops, mechanic, |paved roads, heavily damaged with numerous ditches and potholes, open|
|road | |restaurants, markets, food|drainages silted up |
| | |vendors | |
|Lot 12 Obio/Akpor LGA | | |
|Rumuchukwu-Airport |Shops, food vendors, market |Shops, mechanic, |paved roads, heavily damaged with numerous ditches and potholes, open|
|road | |restaurants, markets, food|drainages silted up |
| | |vendors | |
|Lot 13 Obio/Akpor LGA | |
|Nkpolu road |Shops, food vendors, market |Shops, mechanic, |paved roads, heavily damaged with numerous ditches and potholes, open|
| | |restaurants, markets, food|drainages silted up |
| | |vendors | |
Source: Field survey data October, 2014
Table 3.4b: Vulnerability of Environment around the Corridors (Rivers West Senatorial District)
| Corridor |Environmentally sensitive |Socially sensitive |Current status of facilities |
| |areas | | |
|Lot 3 Ahoada East LGA | |
|Edeoha-Ihuowo-Ihuam|schools, worship centers, |Shops, salon, restaurants, fuel |Open concrete drainage already silting up,paved road with ditches and|
|a road |hotel |station, food vendor, |pot holes, no lawns, |
|Lot 7 Ahoada East LGA | |
|Ekpahuru Street |worship centers, |Restaurants, Shops, salons, food|Paved roads with ditches and potholes, Open concrete drainages, |
| | |vendor, pharmacy, |silting up, some collapsed. Road shoulders are filled with debris |
| | | |from the drains |
|Ekpahuru extension |Shops, worship centre, food|Shops, trailer park, markets |Paved roads with ditches and potholes, Open concrete drainages, |
|street |vendors | |silting up, some collapsed. Road shoulders are filled with debris |
| | | |from the drains |
|Kings (waterside) |None |Recreation |Paved roads with a few bad spots, Open concrete drainages, silting |
|road | | |up, grass cover |
|Echikwa road |Worship centers, |Shops, political secretariat | Drainage clogged, some collapsed. Road paved with minor bad spots |
|Old Ahoada/Omoku |worship centers, market |Shops, salon, food vendor, |Open concrete drainage already silting up, paved road with a few pot |
|road | |market, |holes, no lawns, |
|New Ahoada/Omoku |worship centers, |Shops, food vendor, vulcanizers |Paved roads with few potholes, Open concrete drainages, silting up |
|road | | | |
|Onuchi road | worship centre, food |Shops, mechanic shop, markets, |Paved roads with a few potholes, Open concrete drainages, silting up,|
| |vendors, mechanic shop, |school, food vendors, groceries |some collapsed. Road shoulders are filled with debris from the drains|
| |school | | |
|Lot 1 Obuama-Degema LGA | |
|Skill Acquisition |Worship centre, sand mill |Sand mill |Paved roads with a few bad spots, Open concrete drainages, silting |
|road | | |up, some collapsed, grass cover |
|Chief Ekine House |Worship center, |None | Drainage filled with debris and grass cover. Road paved with a few |
|road, | | |major and minor bad spots |
|Idumobo road |None |None | Drainage filled with debris and grass cover. Road paved with a few |
| | | |major and minor bad spots |
|Emmanuel Gate road |None |None |Open concrete drainage in a swampy area, paved road with a few pot |
|1 | | |holes, no lawns, |
|Chief Atubomema |None |None |Paved roads with few potholes, Open concrete drainages, silting up, |
|road | | |grass cover |
|Lot 9 Bakana-Degema LGA | |
|School road |None |Pharmacy, Community tap water |Paved roads with a few potholes, Open concrete drainages, silting up,|
| | |unit |and grass cover. |
|St. Scholarstica |School, Post office |School, Post office |Paved roads with a few bad spots, Open concrete drainages, silting |
|road | | |up, some collapsed, grass cover |
|St. Andrew Road, |Worship center, Hotel |Hotel |Drainage filled with debris and grass cover. Road paved with a few |
| | | |minor bad spots |
|MelfordOkilostreet |Hotel |Hotel |Narrow unpaved road ditches, Drainage covered with grasses |
|Duke Africa Street |None |None | No drainage. Road paved with a few minor bad spots |
|Circular road |None |Kiosk, vulcanizer, salon, food | One-sided drainage filled with debris. Road paved with ditches. |
| | |vendor | |
|King igbanibo road |None |Kiosk food vendor |Drainage filled with grass and debris. unpaved road with a few pot |
| | | |holes. |
Source: Field survey data October, 2014
Table 3.4c: Vulnerability of Environment around the Corridors (Rivers South Senatorial District)
| Corridor |Environmentally sensitive areas|Socially sensitive |Current status of facilities |
|Lot 10 Eleme LGA | |
|Agbonchia from |schools, worship centers, |Shops, market, food vendor|Open concrete drainage filled with mud. Paved road, heavily damaged. |
|Market Roundabout |hospitals, | | |
|– Oyibo road | | | |
|Lot 4 Oyigbo LGA | |
|Anamabra |Schools, worship centers, |Shops, salons, food vendor|Open concrete drainage filled with mud and refuse. Paved road, |
| |hospital | |heavily damaged. |
|Nwafor street |Shops, worship centre |Shops, kiosk, groceries |Paved roads have ditches and potholes. No drainage |
|Palace road |Shops, worship centre |Shops, groceries, kiosk |No drainage. Paved road, heavily damaged, filled with refuse |
|Isaiah Eleto road |Worship centers, school |Shops, kiosks |Open drainages silting up. Road paved with ditches and potholes |
|Ndoki street |Worship centers, school |Shops, kiosks |No drainage. Paved road, heavily damaged, filled with refuse |
Source: Field survey data October, 2014
CHAPTER FOUR: SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS AND COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS
4.1 Introduction
The social, cultural and economic characteristics of the project environment and the analysis of the baseline data of the study area are examined in this section.
4.2 Community Profiling, Settlement Pattern and Ethnography of the Stake holders
The project intervention locations are in three senatorial zones: Rivers East, West and South Senatorial zones; comprising of Nine Local Government Areas: Port Harcourt LGA – Amadi ama Road, Palm Lane, Amadi Market road, National road, Bethel Anglican road, Ozuoboko road, Fimie road, Idango close, Topearl Avenue and Deeper life Church road; Emohua LGA – Emohua-Ogbakiri road; Ikwerre LGA – Civic road, Christ Faith Church road Major Mill road, Moon Gate road, Omoungwu road, Omanwa/Elele road, and Omualika road; and Obio-Akpor LGA – Rumuoke-Rumuagholu road, Rumuchukwu-Airport road and Nkpolu road Ahoada East LGA – Edeoha-ihuowo-Ihuama road, Ekpahuru street, Ekpahuru Extension street, Kings (Waterside) road, Echikwa road, Old Ahoada/Omoku road, New Ahoada/Omoku road and Onuchi road; Obuama-Degema LGA – Skill Acquisition road, Chief Ekine House road, Idumobo road, Emmanuel Gate road 1, and Chief Atubomema road; and Bakana-Degema LGA – School road, St Scholarstica road, St Andrew road, Melford Okilo street, Duke Africa street, Circular road, and King Igbanibo road Eleme LGA – Agbonchia from market road roundabout-Oyibo road; and Oyibo LGA – Anambra road, Nwafor street, Palace road, Isaiah Eleto road and Ndoki road.
The preponderance of different kind of migrant population seeking jobs in the city but who cannot afford good accommodation within the city, thereby results to the slums for cheap and affordable housing makes some of such settlements to lack organized social structure or institution. This often makes the population in those areas present a picture of cultural and ethnographic diversity. In this study area, there was a noticeable presence of migrants from other neighbouring states like Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers states, the Ogonis, the Ibos etc, These minority groups are mostly involved in commerce, making them to settle and has been so accepted by the indigenous or the host community with whom they had even inter – married.
4.3 Population and Demographic characteristics
From the projected Rivers State’s Annual Exponential Growth Rate of 3.4% from the base year of 1991, the total population estimated for 1996 and 2006 is presented below. The area shows a higher sex ratio slightly in favour of the male gender according to the 1991 census.
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Source: NPC, 1991, *2006 Figures from FGN Official Gazette 2007)
4.4 Traditional institution and local Administration
The traditional systems of the people in the 13 lots are comparable to the typical Rivers settlements. In addition to the 3 tiers of government in the country, each community and settlement has an organized traditional administrative structure. Each component of the structure has its own executive and responsibilities. Each of the traditional leaders is held in high esteem. They are responsible or the overall administration of their subjects. They act as chairmen at council meetings. They are assisted by the executive council of chiefs, comprising the representatives of all the respective clans and ruling houses. There also exist youth development, community development committee (CDC), Women group, Community oversight committee (COC) and other associations, clubs and societies.
4.5 Education
In 1999 the state had 2,805 government primary schools and 243 secondary schools. The secondary schools are concentrated mainly in LGA headquarter towns and in Port Harcourt. Tertiary institutions include the University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt established by the federal government in 1975, the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, founded in 1980 by the state government, the School of Health Technology, Port Harcourt, established by the state government, the federally owned polytechnic at Omoku and the state-owned Rivers State Polytechnic at Bori, the Rivers State University of Education (Ignatius Ajuru University) at Rumuolumeni, Nkpolu Oroworukwo and Ndele and the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Rumueme, Port Harcourt. The Rivers State College of Arts and Science in Port Harcourt gained polytechnic status in 2006
4.6 Religious Composition
The city is also home to other Christian denominations such as Anglicans, Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians, and members of Evangelical and Pentecostal groups. Just a small number of residents adhere to the Islamic faith.
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4.7 Socialization and Social Organization
At the intervention areas, individuals learn the necessary social and occupational skills through the extended family which is the unit of socialization. Babies are taken care of by their mothers, grandmothers, and elder sisters.
The basic organizing principle within the intervention areas and the surrounding environs is the division of the population into age hierarchy. The elders are exempt from physical labor and constitute the executive and judicial council of the village, led by an elected senior elder (Onye Wali).
Night life bubbles from 7pm, where lots of bars and drink joints can be seen springing up in presumably quiet places with loud music, food and drinks readily available. Males are more in-tune with the night life.
4.8 Economy
Rivers State has one of the largest economies in Nigeria, mainly because of its crude oil. The State has two major refineries, two major seaports, airports, and various industrial estates spread across the state, particularly in the State capital
4.9 Occupation and Livelihood
The dominant economic activity for both the males and females is farming, which involves food crop production. Trading, which is the second most important source of income is also peculiar with males and females. For men, hired labour ranked third, while artisan works ranked fourth. Females regard artisan works as third most important income source in the community. Ethnically, the people are widely known to be very resourceful, hardworking, sociable, accommodating and peace loving. Secondary and tertiary activities such as commerce, industry, social services are also being engaged in the area.
4.10 Social and Economic Facilities
Social and economic facilities abound here, including electricity, religious, health and educational facilities, police station, shopping malls, community halls, markets and transportation. These are spread out along the entire intervention areas.
4.11 Historic and cultural / Sacred Places
Although, a sizeable number of inhabitant bears what could be termed as Christian names, there is a strong believe for traditional worship among the people. There are shrines under large Iroko trees where gods in the shrines are worshipped and offered sacrifices periodically, the duration of worship ranging from daily to annually as occasions demand.
4.12 Poverty Index
Although the neighborhood ranks among most commercially vibrant places in the city, about a third of its residents live below the poverty level.
4.13 Gender & Governance
The prevailing culture is based on the concept of patriarchy which believes in the superiority, supremacy and primacy of the men folk over the women relegating them as the weaker sex. Hence women had been discriminated against in many spheres of economic and social life. However, in recent times, women have appeared to be taking their rightful position with a number of them in responsible positions.
4.14 Health Services
Port Harcourt is the leading hub for medical services in Rivers State. Many healthcare facilities including hospitals and research facilities are located in Port Harcourt. The city has a prominent tertiary health Institution University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) is situated on East West Road.
Government hospitals are widely favoured and caters to a larger pool of patients. One of the oldest is Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital. Originally founded in 1925, the 375-bed facility provides general and specialist medical and surgical services along with a range of diagnostic and support services. Between 2009 and 2013, the Rivers State government commissioned two additional hospitals. This includes Kelsey Harrison Hospital and the Rivers State Dental and Maxillofacial Hospital.
Some other notable hospitals in the city are Meridian Hospital and Rehoboth Specialist Hospital which are private. [
4.15 Public Opinion - Responses to Survey Instrument (Questionnaire)
In order to create awareness and elicit comments on the proposed intervention work from the nearest would-be affected persons and other stakeholders beyond the Focused Group Discussion that was held, an administration of structured questionnaires and oral interviews of persons were carried out in the project area. A sample-size of 75 respondents was randomly selected to represent the situation in the project area.
4.15.1 Age, Sex and number of Children of Respondents
Fig.4.1 depicts the age distribution of the respondents. It reveals that (31%) of the respondents were within the age bracket of 36 to 45 years, 26-35 years old bracket accounted for 17%and the elderly respondents in the corridors (56 to 65 and 46 to 55years old) were 15%. The age bracket of 18-25 years old of the respondents were 10% while underage (legal age) of less than 18 years old were 8% while there was none above 65 years of age.
Fig. 4.1 shows that majority of the respondents, 52% represented the males sampled while the remainder (48%) was males (Figure 4.1). About 80% were married while 20% were still single Fig 2. Figure 4.3 reveals that 25% of the respondents have 3-4 children while 11% have 5-6 children, 113% of them have above six children and 13% have 1-2 children while 2% have none.
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|Fig. 4.1: Age of Respondents (years) |
4.15.2 Average Income of Respondents
According to Figure 4.4, 32.48% of the respondents earning below 15,000, while 25.42% of them earn between 15,000 and 30,000.29.75% of the respondents are average income earners, earning between 30,000 and 60,000. The High income earners i.e. >60,000 are 12.36%.
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Fig. 4.4: Average Income of Respondents
4.15.3 Awareness of the Proposed Intervention Project
The response gotten from the respondents towards the awareness of the proposed intervention is significantly high with 87% of the respondents in the area agreeing to the response of being aware of the proposed intervention site, while 13% of the respondents claimed not to have any idea on the intervention projects within their zones but all gave their view positively on the encouragement of the proposed intervention project.
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Fig 4.5: Proposed project Awareness among Respondents
4.15.4 Perception of Service Delivery in the State
Communities in the State have a stake in issues of service delivery. Of the three zones where the FGDs were conducted, the expressed satisfaction with service delivery. All other communities representing 8.7% of respondents expressed a high degree of dissatisfaction with the level of service delivery in the state, while the remainder are satisficed
4.16 Health Status Assessment
This sub-chapter presents the baseline health data of communities in the zones. It is comprised mainly of information (perception) generated from sampled groups around the project site and members of the communities.
4.16.1 Respondents Common Health Problems
Majority of the respondents (43.5%) indicated that Malaria was the most prevailing health problems, followed by typhoid fever (26%). Other health problems noted by the respondents include pile (0.5%), dysentery (0.9), ringworm (0.1%), measles (0.2%), asthma (2%), rheumatism (0.1%), tuberculosis (0.2%), cough 5% and others (0.5%).
4.16.2 Awareness of HIV/AIDS
Overall 92.8% of respondents confirmed that they are aware of HIV/AIDS but only 0.2% admitted knowing persons living with HIV/AIDS. This implies the incidence of awareness is high however.
4.16.3 Awareness of Malaria
Many respondents had fever several times in the last one year. 28% of respondents had fever 4 times, 15% three times, 22% two times, 17% one time and 18% none. This demonstrates that there was a recurring high incidence of fever among respondents in the last one year.
4.16.4 Respondents Opinion on Causes of Health Problems
Health problems are commonly traced to the causes. The respondents identified lack of or poor basic infrastructure (37%), bad weather condition (21%) and economic situation (42%) were the priority cause of their health problems.
4.16.5 Risk of Health Problem as a result of the Intervention Work
Majority (98%) of the respondent are of the opinion that they are not at risk of any health problem as regards the intervention work. The remaining 2% are not sure or feels they are at risk of health problems
4.16.6 Availability of Health Care Facility
Majority of respondents 74.31% stated that there are health facilities in their communities while 21.69% confirmed the existence of no immediate health care facility in their communities. A further 9% are not so sure.
4.16.7 Respondents Perception of Health Facility
For respondents who said that they have health facility in their communities, 54% of them said the facilities are functional and could readily attend to them, 40% said they are fairly functional because of the ways services are handled and 6% claimed they are not functional as they do not receive deserved attention when needed.
4.17 Stakeholders Consultations
The consultation carried out in the course of the preparation of this ESMP dovetail that has already been initiated and ongoing by RIVERS SEEFOR which, as the case may be, RIVERS SEEFOR routinely carries out in the various project zones.
It is recognised that one key factor that exists in all successful approaches to project development and implementation is participation by relevant stakeholders. The more direct involvement of the local level people in the planning and management processes, the greater the likelihood that resource use and protection problems will be solved as well as the likelihood of development opportunities occurring in a balanced way and to the broad benefit of all communities in the project.
Thus Community Participation is considered in the entire process as a fundamental tool for: managing two-way communication between the project proponent and the public, building understanding and improving decision-making by actively involving relevant stakeholders, especially the project affected persons groups and organizations with a stake and reducing the likelihood for conflicts
4.20.1 The Objectives of Community Consultations
1. Canvass the inputs, views and concerns; and take account of the information and views of the public in the project design and in decision making.
2. Obtain local and traditional knowledge that may be useful for decision-making;
3. Facilitate consideration of alternatives, mitigation measures and tradeoffs;
4. Ensure that important impacts are not overlooked and benefits maximized;
5. Reduce conflict through the early identification of contentious issues;
6. Provide an opportunity for the public to influence the designs and implementation in a positive manner;
7. Improve transparency and accountability in decision-making; and
8. Increase public confidence in the project.
2. The Stakeholders Consulted and their Concerns
The attendance, pictures and minutes of all stakeholders meetings in the 13 lots are presented in Appendix 6. All the communities were appreciative of the project and were grateful to the World Bank and the Rivers State Government for selecting their communities to benefit from the SEEFOR road maintenance project. However, there were common concerns among the communities as summarized in Table 4.2.
A summary of the issues/comments raised by the various stakeholders and how the issues were/are addressed at the meetings or by the Project are highlighted in Table 4.2
|Participants |FME, RsME, RsRMA, CSO, COC, CDC Chairman, Youth Leader, Women |
| |Leader, etc (21 persons) |
|Issues/Comments Raised by Communities |Response/How Addressed at the meetings or by the Project |
|They advocated for inclusion of community youth in the labour force of the |Community youth employment is one of the key elements of the |
|contractors, failure to do this may result to social and security issues; |project, so they will be employed by the contractors |
|They are also concerned at the nature of engagement of their youth, the youth|Appointment letters shall be issued to people engaged by the |
|must be engaged properly with appointment letters specifying the terms of |contractors |
|engagement, |Wages shall be paid in due time |
|Prompt payment of wages to youth engaged, |The project is billed to commence immediately and would last 12 |
|The communities wanted to know the commencement of the project and its |calendar months and with the cooperation of the community and |
|lifespan as well as completion, they hope it would not be abandoned, |other stakeholders, it shall be completed |
|They advocate for free flow of information between them and the other |SEEFOR shall ensure the free flow of information between all |
|stakeholders (contractors, SEEFOR), |stakeholders during the lifespan of the project |
|They were also very concerned about social and environmental impact, |SEEFOR shall ensure contractors comply with the provisions of |
|forinstacne, desilting the gutters and abandoning the silt and rubbish by the|this ESMP guidelines and the World Bank’s guidance on |
|roadside obstructing traffic and businesses, |environmental and social best practices to minimize negative |
|All the communities indicated willingness and interest to cooperate with |impact of any kind |
|contractors to deliver the objectives of the project. |The World Bank and SEEFOR is happy to note that the communities |
| |are willing to take responsibility to ensure the timely |
| |completion of the project |
SECTION 5: ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ADVERSE IMPACTS AND ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES
5.1 Introduction
This Section contains a summary of the impacts that are likely to result from the intervention work as a result of the interaction between the project components and the environmental elements. The method employed for impact identification and evaluation is also given in this Section.
5.2 Impact Identification and Evaluation
The identification and management of impacts associated with work activities were based on a risk assessment method which involves:
• Identification of intervention activities that may interact with the site environment.
• Implementing controls to reduce the risk of impacts.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of the controls.
The key activities of the proposed intervention work were identified and then interacted through the pathways (or events) that may cause impacts on the environment. The associated potential impacts where then identified and listed. The risk of the impacts occurring was analysed by determining the consequence severity of the impacts and the likelihood of consequences occurring. The severity of the consequences was determined using a Consequence Severity Table and the likelihood of an impact resulting from a pathway was determined with a Likelihood Ranking Table and then the level of risk was determined using a Risk Matrix (Table 5.1).
To prevent or minimise the impacts, controls were placed on the pathways in this order of priority:
• Elimination of the activity.
• Substitution with a lower risk activity.
• Best solutions (engineering and administrative) to reduce the impact of the event and/or control the activity.
• Clean up or remediation measures to mitigate impacts after an event.
|Table 5.1: Consequence Severity, Likelihood Ranking & Risk Matrix Tables, cont’d |
|Risk Matrix Table |
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|Where: |
|H (High impact) - Senior management involvement and planning needed |
|S (Significant impact) - Senior management attention needed and careful planning and implementation |
|M (Moderate) - Impact Management responsibility must be specified |
|L (Low impact) - Manage by routine procedures. |
5.3 Potential Environmental and Social Impacts of the Project
5.3.1 The Project Benefits
Proper road maintenance contributes to reliable transport at reduced cost, as there is a direct link between road condition and vehicle operating costs (VOC). An improperly maintained road can also represent an increased safety hazard to the user, leading to more accidents, with their associated human and property costs (The World Bank Group, 2001). With regard to SEEFOR, the positive impacts of attention during the rehabilitation phase are the local employment opportunities, which offer the local community the chance to enhance their income level.
5.3.2 Negative Environmental and Social Impacts
The proposed development unfortunately is also likely to exert adverse impacts on the social and physical environment within which it is executed. No major potential environmental impacts are expected, but only minor impacts associated with site preparation, earth works, waste generation, traffic and safety which are localized and reversible. The potential negative impacts of attention are:
• Increased level of noise and dust nuisance during the preparation of site, and trucking materials to sites.
• Generation, temporary storage and disposal of waste from the labor camp. These may cause dust emissions, erosion, littering, damage to soil.
• Contamination of soil and groundwater by stored fuel, lubricants, paints; and refueling of vehicles.
• Safety of labor and public during the construction phase in site and around it
• Traffic disruption
These impacts can be divided into short-term construction related impacts and long-term operation unavoidable impacts. The short-term impacts include rehabilitation/construction related traffic, dust, noise, and disruption of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. A more project specific potential negative impacts and the level of impacts that could emanate from the projects are summarized in Table 5.2.
5.3.3 Irreversible Environmental Changes
The proposed project sites will neither consume nor alter significant land, environmental and socio-cultural resources. The proposed project will not generate other significant demands on natural resources of the immediate or surrounding area nor disturb archaeological sites. Thus no long-term losses of significant resources are anticipated during the intervention works.
5.3.4 Cumulative /Secondary Environmental and Social Impacts
Cumulative impacts are changes to the environment that are caused by an activity in combination with other past, present and future human activities. The envisaged cumulative /secondary impacts arising from the intervention works is considered minimal. This is based on the fact that the project area is not located close to any environmental sensitive area or human habitation; there is no known environmental degrading facility close to the project location. Most importantly, the project is an intervention work to rehabilitate devastated environment, per se. Thus, no environmental disruptive impacts are associated cumulatively.
The project plan includes the planting of vegetation which are environmentally supportive.
5.3.5 Environmental justice
The intervention activity serves the entire public based on the location. Thus it is not meant for a particular section of the society. The neighborhood within which the intervention will take place will rather be enhanced and not affected negatively by the physical environmental impacts more than other areas.
Table 5.2: Summary of Identified Potential Environmental and Social Impacts across the Corridor in Lot 1(Emohua-Ogbakiri road)
|Environmental and social aspects |
|Bio-Physical aspects |
|Bio-Physical aspects |Soil erosion, degradation of landscape |
|RIVERS SEEFOR |Implementing authority, has the mandate to: |
| |Co-ordinate all policies, programmes and actions of all road construction across the States |
| |Ensure the smooth and efficient implementation of the project’s various technical programmes |
| |Cooperate through a Steering Committee that provides guidance to the technical aspects of all project activities;|
| | |
| |Maintain and manage all funds effectively and efficiently for the projects |
| |ensuring that safeguards polies of the Bank are complied with |
| |ensuring the faithful implementation of the ESMP, |
| |supervision of contractors and site engineers, |
| |monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the client and capacity building of the contractor, site |
| |engineers and their workers |
|State Ministries of |Site assessment and monitoring of works and engineering activities |
|works, | |
|State Government MDAs |Lead role to ensure adherence to this ESMP and applicable standards, environmental and social liability |
|Rivers State Ministry of|investigations, Monitoring and evaluation process and criteria |
|Environment, | |
|Ministry of Lands, |Compliance overseer at State Level, on matters of Land Acquisition and compensation and other resettlement |
|Survey and Urban |issues, But in the case of the road maintenance project, land acquisition is not included |
|Other MDAs |Come in as and when relevant areas or resources under their jurisdiction or management are likely to be affected |
| |by or implicated projects such as utility. |
|World Bank |provide guidance on the compliance of safeguards policies |
| |Recommend additional measures for strengthening the management framework and implementation performance. |
| |supervision, technical and capacity building of the client |
|Service Provider/ |Compliance to BOQ specification in procurement of material and construction and adherence to and implementation |
|Contractor |of the ESMP and good practices |
|Site |Provide oversight function during construction and decommissioning to ensure adherence to good practice and the |
|Engineers/Supervisors |ESMP |
|Local government |Support in monitoring project execution within their domains to ensure compliance with this ESMP and other |
| |relevant requirements |
|Local Community |Promote environmental awareness |
| |Assist and Liaise with other stakeholders to ensure proper siting and provision of approval for such sites |
| |Support with provision of necessary infrastructures and engage/ encourage carrying out comprehensive and |
| |practical awareness campaign for the proposed projects, amongst the various relevant grass roots interest groups.|
|CDA/CDOs |Ensure Community participation by mobilizing, sensitizing community members; |
|NGOs/CSOs |Assisting in their respective ways to ensure effective response actions, Conducting scientific researches |
| |alongside government groups to evolve and devise sustainable environmental strategies and rehabilitation |
| |techniques, Organizing, coordinating and ensuring safe use of volunteers in a response action, and actually |
| |identifying where these volunteers can best render services effectively & Providing wide support assistance |
| |helpful in management planning, institutional/governance issues and other livelihood related matter, Project |
| |impacts and mitigation measure, Awareness campaigns |
|Others/General Public |Identify issues that could derail the project |
| |Support project impacts and mitigation measures, Awareness campaigns |
|Workers |Follow instructions and work diligently |
6.9 Disclosures and Public Consultation Plan
All reasonable efforts must be made to disclose/display this ESMP to the public at strategic points within the project’s area of influence so as to allow all stakeholders read and understand how they stand to be affected by the project.
It should also be disclosed at the Ministry of Environment and the World Bank Info Shop by the SPCU.
A key element of sustaining stakeholders’ support in any project execution is to consult and communicate with the stakeholders effectively and to engage them as early as possible with the project which has been done in the course of preparation of the intervention work and further enhanced during the preparation of this ESMP. Like any other business function, stakeholder engagement needs to be managed and driven by a well-defined strategy.
6.10 Institutional Capacity Building & Training
Based on the field assessment, to enhance the respective roles and collaboration of the relevant stakeholders, the following broad areas for capacity building have been identified as deserving of attention for effective implementation of the ESMP. Specific areas for effective institutional capacity needs are given in Table 6.3.
|Table 6.3: Training Modules on Environment and Social Management for each Lot /Road in the 13 Lots | |
|Programme |Description |
6.12 Review and Revision of the ESMP
As the need arises, this ESMP may be reviewed and updated to reflect the current information about the sites should changes that are considered significant, environmentally speaking, occur since this first version. The changes could be in the project description or new requirements/legislation coming into effect in the course of the project execution.
Any changes to the ESMP need to be reflected in the information in the ESMP about the site, pollution controls and/or programmes and systems. Each of these will therefore also need to be updated. A copy of the revised version will be sent to relevant regulatory authorities as the case maybe.
6.13 ESMP Budget and Schedule of Work
To effectively implement the environmental and social management measures necessary budgetary provisions has been made for this ESMP which includes the environmental management costs other than the good engineering practices, cost of environmental and resettlement monitoring. All administrative costs for implementing the ESMP shall be budgeted for as part of the project costing. The cost of each measure has been included and included in the overall ESMP budget which is estimated at N11,789,000.00 (Eleven Million, Seven hundred and eight nine Thousand Naira only)
(Table 6.4)
The key elements of the implementation schedule are also shown as provided in Table 6.4.
|Table 6.4: ESMP Estimated Budget |
|S/No |Element |Responsible |No of Road |N |
|1 |Mitigation Measures |SPCU ESO, Contractor, |1 |3,520,000.00 |
|2 |Monitoring |Contractors /SPCU |1 |750,000.00 |
|3 |Training |SPCU , Contractor HSE Officer, |1 |450,000.00 |
| | |consultant, management | | |
|Sub-total | |4,720,000.00 |
| |10% contingency | | |472,000.00 |
|Grand total | |5,192,000.00 |
*$1=N167
Table 6.5: ESMP Implementation Schedule
|S/N |Activity Description |Operation |
| |
|Appendix 2 |
|Summary of World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguard Policies (10+2) |
|Use of Country Systems (OP 4.00). The Bank's environmental and social ("safeguard") policies are designed to avoid, mitigate, or minimize adverse |
|environmental and social impacts of projects supported by the Bank. The Bank encourages its borrowing member countries to adopt and implement systems |
|that meet these objectives while ensuring that development resources are used transparently and efficiently to achieve desired outcomes. |
|Environmental Assessment (OP 4.01). Outlines Bank policy and procedure for the environmental assessment of Bank lending operations. The Bank undertakes|
|environmental screening of each proposed project to determine the appropriate extent and type of EA process. This environmental process will apply to |
|all sub-projects to be funded by RAMP. |
|Natural Habitats (OP 4.04). The conservation of natural habitats, like other measures that protect and enhance the environment, is essential for |
|long-term sustainable development. The Bank does not support projects involving the significant conversion of natural habitats unless there are no |
|feasible alternatives for the project and its siting, and comprehensive analysis demonstrates that overall benefits from the project substantially |
|outweigh the environmental costs. |
|Pest Management (OP 4.09). The policy supports safe, affective, and environmentally sound pest management. It promotes the use of biological and |
|environmental control methods. An assessment is made of the capacity of the country’s regulatory framework and institutions to promote and support |
|safe, effective, and environmentally sound pest management. |
|Involuntary Resettlement (OP 4.12). This policy covers direct economic and social impacts that both result from Bank-assisted investment projects, and|
|are caused by (a) the involuntary taking of land resulting in (i) relocation or loss of shelter; (ii) loss of assets or access to assets, or (iii) loss|
|of income sources or means of livelihood, whether or not the affected persons must move to another location; or (b) the involuntary restriction of |
|access to legally designated parks and protected areas resulting in adverse impacts on the livelihoods of the displaced persons. The ESMF and RPF |
|reports discuss the applicability of this policy in detail. |
|Indigenous Peoples (OD 4.20). This directive provides guidance to ensure that indigenous peoples benefit from development projects, and to avoid or |
|mitigate adverse effects of Bank-financed development projects on indigenous peoples. Measures to address issues pertaining to indigenous peoples must |
|be based on the informed participation of the indigenous people themselves. |
|Forests (OP 4.36). This policy applies to the following types of Bank-financed investment projects: (a) projects that have or may have impacts on the |
|health and quality of forests; (b) projects that affect the rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with |
|forests; and (c) projects that aim to bring about changes in the management, protection, or utilization of natural forests or plantations, whether they|
|are publicly, privately or communally owned. |
|Physical Cultural Properties (OP 4.11). Assist in preserving physical cultural resources and avoiding their destruction or damage. PCR includes |
|resources of archaeological, paleontological, historical, architectural, religious (including graveyards and burial sites), aesthetic, or other |
|cultural significance. |
|Safety of Dams (OP 4.37). For the life of any dam, the owner is responsible for ensuring that appropriate measures are taken and sufficient resources |
|provided for the safety to the dam, irrespective of its funding sources or construction status. The Bank distinguishes between small and large dams. |
|Projects on International Waterways (O 7.50). The Bank recognizes that the cooperation and good will of riparians is essential for the efficient |
|utilization and protection of international waterways and attaches great importance to riparians making appropriate agreements or arrangement for the |
|entire waterway or any part thereof. |
|Disputed Areas (OP/BP/GP 7.60). Project in disputed areas may occur the Bank and its member countries as well as between the borrower and one or more |
|neighbouring countries. |
|Disclosure Policy (OP 17.50).Supports decision making by the Borrower and Bank by allowing the public access to information on environmental and social|
|aspects of projects. Mandated by six safeguard policies that have specific requirements for disclosure in country (Before project appraisal in local |
|language and in English) and World Bank INFO-Shop (Before project appraisal in English). Documents can be in draft but must meet WB standards). |
ANNEX 3
General Environmental Management Conditions for Construction Contracts/Civil Works
|Annex 3: General Environmental Management Conditions For Construction Contracts |
|2.1 Project Concept |
|Development schedule must be clearly defined and timing of construction spread evenly and according to phases. The innovative concept of design |
|with nature, will not only minimize the impact of the project on the environment thus making it environmentally acceptable but will also enhance |
|the project visually. Some of the concepts that are impeded in the concept that must be promoted in the final stage include: |
|Making use of natural topography where possible; |
|Exploiting natural features to merit and |
|Balancing cut and fill. |
|2.2 Designing |
|The design needs to incorporate the findings of this ESMP or any other studies conducted such as hydrological, geo-technical or soil erosion risk |
|areas. Mitigating measures proposed to minimize environmental impact need to be incorporated into the project design. Design of silt ponds and |
|retention ponds for example should be able to cope with the surface run-off during construction and the most adverse weather conditions. |
| |
|2.3 Construction and Operation |
|During construction, earthwork is the most critical stage and the problems of soil erosion need to be urgently addressed. Soil erosion created a |
|host of other associated problems including siltation, deterioration of water quality and flooding of areas downstream offsite. |
| |
|2.4 Control of Earthworks |
|Earthworks contribute the highest impact if not carried out with proper environmental control.. There is a need to plan the earthworks and |
|implement control measures at the earliest stage. Appropriate sediment control measures must be put in place before earthworks commence. Earthworks|
|shall be scheduled to avoid rainy season and detailed earthworks plan shall be prepared and endorsed by a professional engineer. |
|2.1 Environmental Code of Conduct- Iintegrating into project design and tender documents |
|The mitigation measures and the general Environmental code of Conduct developed herewith shall be integrated into the project design and tender |
|documents. Using this approach, the mitigation measures and code of conduct will automatically become part of the project implementation. By |
|including mitigation measures in the contract or in specific items in the Bill of Quantities, monitoring and supervision, mitigation measure |
|implementation shall be covered under the normal engineering supervision provisions of the contract. |
|This is considered necessary in order to hold Contractors financially and in some cases criminally liable for adverse impact that result from |
|failure to implement contracted required mitigated measures and code of conduct. |
|The levels at which these shall be incorporated are outlined below: |
|Project Design |
|The mitigation measures should be integrated in the design of the project itself. Such a step will enhance the mitigation measures in terms of |
|specific mitigation design, cost estimation of the mitigation measure, and specific implementation criteria. The mitigation measure integration in|
|the design phase will also help in strengthening the benefits and sustainability of the project. |
|Project Contract |
|The project contractor should be bound by the parameters identified in the environmental and social assessment pertaining to specific mitigation |
|measures in the contract. The final acceptance of the completed works should not occur until the environmental clauses have been satisfactorily |
|implemented. |
|Bill of Quantities |
|The tender instruction to bidders should explicitly mention the site-specific mitigation measures to be performed, the materials to be used, labor |
|camp arrangements, and waste disposal areas, as well other site specific environmental requirements. Such a definition would clearly exhibit the |
|cost requirement to undertake mitigation measures, which otherwise might be lost as the bidders in an attempt to be more competitive may not |
|include the price realistic enough to fund mitigation measures and other protection measures. |
|Supervision and Monitoring |
|The purpose of supervision is to make sure that specific mitigation parameters identified in the environmental and social assessment and as bound |
|by the contract is satisfactorily implemented. Likewise, monitoring is necessary such that the mitigation measures are actually put into practice.|
|Social Integration and Participation |
|As a matter of principles, Social inclusions or community participation in the site project execution shall be managed, in particular through the |
|inclusion of clauses that involve the following measures: |
|Community participation - Participation in decision- making built into the planning and implementation of the intervention works to allow local |
|people a voice in matters concerning them. |
|Integration with host populations & promotion of social inclusion - Use existing local groups such as the site committees rather than form new |
|ones – |
|Social Inclusion & Avoidance of elite Capture/ Vulnerable groups- Include special efforts (affirmative action) to fully integrate socially |
|marginalized people into the society |
|Gender issues- The empowerment of women is essential for public good, so ensure opportunities to involve at least 50% women |
|Implementation Arrangements- Include and ensure community participation and oversight of the intervention work |
|Accountability in the use of public funds - Ensure participatory planning, budgeting and monitoring and public information dissemination on fund |
|use |
|Implementation schedule - Affected persons and site committee members/CDOs/CDAs should be abreast of the schedule |
|Project Monitoring - Ensure local communities play a role in the monitoring framework. |
|Erosion and Sediment Control Plan |
|Contractor should develop an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan with the objectives to: |
|Minimize disturbance to areas where erosion may occur, including steep slopes and exposed land |
|Stage construction to minimize the area worked on at any one time, to minimize the extent and duration of temporary stockpiles and to ensure |
|revegetation can occur in a staged manner, so as to reduce the risk of silt/sediment running off the site and entering the downstream receiving |
|environment |
|Ensure exposed areas are stabilized as soon as practicable by sowing or mulching to prevent erosion |
|Install perimeter controls such as diversion drains, silt fences and a construction entrance to prevent sediment leaving the site |
|Install temporary decanting earth bunds for silt/sediment removal from runoff. |
|Install temporary sediment removal ponds for silt/sediment removal from runoff provide guidance in case of unforeseen events including poor weather|
|ensure all control measures are inspected and repaired after storm events |
|Ensure that the site is rehabilitated prior to the removal of sediment control measures |
|Mitigate dust emissions from the site during earthworks so as not to adversely affect any nearby properties |
|Minimize potential environmental effects. |
|Control of Water Quality |
|Other than sediment that can cause deterioration of water quality, the discharge of untreated sewage especially form workers’ quarters can be |
|another source of pollutants. Temporary sanitary facilities that comply with the requirements of Sewerage Services should be provided in the |
|workers quarters. |
| |
|Waste Management Plan |
|Dispose overburden or earth spoils in designated spoil tips. Open burning of waste, construction materials such as formworks and bio-mass removed |
|is strictly prohibited. These materials should be chipped and carted away to appropriate location or used as fuel. |
|Create awareness amongst community members not to dump waste in the treated gully. |
|2.5.6 Control of Air and Noise Pollution |
|As the need arises, water spraying facility shall be provided during earthworks and wheels of vehicles or machinery used for transportation of |
|construction materials shall be cleaned before leaving the construction site so as not to litter the roads with mud and soil. |
|Generally, noise in the boundary of the site shall be controlled with the use of manual machines that are equally effective as much as possible and|
|noise level shall not exceed 55 dB(A) during the day as much as possible. |
| Example Format: EHS Incident Notification |
|EHS Incident Notification |
|Provide within 24 hrs to the Supervising Engineer |
|Originators Reference No:......................................................................................................... |
|Date of Incident:................................................................. Time:........................ |
|Location of incident:................................................................................................................... |
|Name of Person(s) involved:....................................................................................................... |
|Employing Company:.................................................................................................................... |
|Type of Incident:............................................................................................................................ |
|Description of Incident: |
|Where, when, what, how, who, operation in progress at the time (only factual) |
| |
|Immediate Action: |
|Immediate remedial action and actions taken to prevent reoccurrence or escalation |
|Signature (Name, Title, Date):..................................................................................................... |
|Contractor Representative |
Appendix 3
Environmental Quality Standards and Criteria -Permissible Levels
|Appendix 4: Environmental Quality Standards and Criteria - Permissible Levels |
|Ambient Air Quality Standards |
|S/N |
|Emissions and Ambient Air Quality Indicators |
|Average Period |
|World Bank Guideline |
|NAAQS |
| |
|1 |
|Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) |
|24 hour |
|20 |
|26 |
| |
| |
| |
|10 minutes |
|500 |
| |
| |
|2 |
|Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) |
|1 year |
|40 |
| |
| |
| |
| |
|24 hour |
|200 |
|75 |
| |
|3 |
|Particulate matter (PM10) |
|1 year |
|20 |
| |
| |
| |
| |
|24 hour |
|50 |
|250 |
| |
|4 |
|Ozone |
|8 hour daily max |
|100 |
| |
| |
| |
|Nigeria National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) |
|Air Pollutants |
|Emission Limits |
| |
|Particulates |
|250 (ug/m3) |
| |
|SO2 |
|0.1 (ppm) |
| |
|Non-methane Hydrocarbon |
|160 (ug/m3) |
| |
|CO |
|11 (ug/m3) or 10 (ppm) |
| |
|NOX |
|0.04-0.06 (ppm) |
| |
|Photochemical Oxidant |
|0.06 (ppm) |
| |
| |
|Noise Exposure Limits for Nigeria (Maximum Permissible Noise Levels for General Environment) |
| |
|COLUMN |
| |
|COLUMN 2 |
| |
| |
| |
|Maximum Permissible NOISE LIMITS - dB (A) (LAeq) |
| |
| |
| |
|DAY |
|NIGHT |
| |
|A |
|Any building used as hospital, convalescence home, home for the aged, sanatorium and institutes of higher learning, conference rooms, public library, environmental |
|or recreational sites. |
|45 |
|35 |
| |
|B |
|Residential buildings |
|50 |
|35 |
| |
|C |
|Mixed residential (with some commercial and entertainment) |
|55 |
|45 |
| |
|D |
|Residential + industry or small scale production + commerce |
|60 |
|50 |
| |
|E |
|Industrial (outside perimeter fence) |
|70 |
|60 |
| |
| |
|Above noise levels are weighed average in the facility over the hours defined for night and day below. |
|Time frame: use duration : Day - 6.00a.m – 10.00p.m, Night - 10.00p.m – 6.00a.m |
|The time frame takes into consideration human activity. |
| |
|Maximum Permissible Noise Levels (Continuous or Intermittent Noise) from a factory or Workshop |
|Column 1 |
|Column 2 |
|Column 3 |
| |
|LAeq dB (A) |
|Duration (Daily) |
|Duration (Weekly) |
| |
|85 |
|8 hours |
|40 hours |
| |
|88 |
|4 hours |
|20 hours |
| |
|91 |
|2 hours |
|10 hours |
| |
|94 |
|1 hours |
|5 hours |
| |
|97 |
|30 minutes |
|2.5 hours |
| |
|100 |
|15 minutes |
|1.25 hours |
| |
|106 |
|7.5 minutes |
|37.5 minutes |
| |
|109 |
|1.875 minutes |
|9.375 minutes |
| |
|Noise Levels shall not exceed a LAeq of: Factory/Workshops 85 dB (A), Offices 50 dB (A), Factory/Workshop Compound 75 dB (A). |
|World Bank Ambient Noise Standards* |
|Receptor |
|One Hour LAeq (dBA) |
| |
| |
|Daytime 07:00 - 22:00 |
|Nighttime 22:00 - 07:00 |
| |
|Residential; institutional; educational |
|55 |
|45 |
| |
|Industrial; commercial |
|70 |
|70 |
| |
| |
| |
| |
|Comparative Figures of Limits for Substances Affecting the Acceptability of Water for Domestic Purposes |
|Substances |
|WHO Limits |
|International Limits |
|European Limits |
|USA Limits |
|EEC Limits |
| |
|Highest Desirable |
|Maximum Permissible |
|Guide Level |
|Maximum Admissible |
| |
|Phenolic compound (as phenol) |
|0.001 |
|0.001 |
|0.001 |
|0.001 |
|- |
|0.001 |
| |
|Fluoride (as F) |
|1.0-1.7 |
|- |
|0.2-1.7 |
|0.7-1.5 |
|- |
|0.7-1.5 |
| |
|Nitrate as (NO3) |
|50.100 |
|- |
|- |
|10 (as N) |
|- |
|0.7-1.5 |
| |
|pH |
|- |
|7.0-8.5 |
|6.5-9.2 |
|6.5-8.2 |
|6.5-8.5 |
|9.5 |
| |
|Copper(as Cu2+) |
|0.5 |
|0.05 |
|1.5 |
|1.0 |
|- |
|0.05 |
| |
|Iron(as Fe2+) |
|0.1 |
|0.1 |
|1.0 |
|0.5 |
|0.1 |
|0.05 |
| |
|Manganese(as Mn2+) |
|0.05 |
|0.05 |
|0.5 |
|0.1 |
|0.02 |
|0.5 |
| |
|Zinc (as Zn2+) |
|5.0 |
|5.0 |
|15 |
|5.0 |
|- |
|0.1 |
| |
|Magnesium(as Mg2+) |
|50.125 |
|50-150 |
|150 |
|- |
|50 |
|50 |
| |
|Sulphate(as SO4 2- |
|150 |
|200 |
|400 |
|500 |
|50 |
|50 |
| |
|Hydrogen Sulphate (as H2S) |
|0.05 |
|- |
|- |
|Sulphides |
|- |
|nil |
| |
|Chloride (as Cl-) |
|200-600 |
|200 |
|600 |
|350 |
|5 |
|200 |
| |
|Chlorine (free) |
|- |
|- |
|- |
|nil |
|- |
|- |
| |
|Anionic detergent |
|0.2 |
|0.2 |
|1.0 |
|- |
|- |
|0.1 |
| |
|Ammonia(asNH4) |
|0.5 |
|- |
|- |
|2.0(as N) |
|0.05 |
|0.5 |
| |
|Carbon dioxide (free) |
|nil |
|- |
|- |
|- |
|- |
|- |
| |
|Calcium (as Ca2+) |
|- |
|75 |
|200 |
|- |
|100 |
|- |
| |
|Mineral oil |
|- |
|0.01 |
|0.5 |
|0.5 |
|- |
|0.01 |
| |
|Mineral oil with high Sulphur content |
|- |
|- |
|0.1 |
|0.1 |
|- |
|- |
| |
|Turbidity (units) |
|- |
|5 |
|25 |
|1.5 |
|5 |
|10 |
| |
|Organics |
|0.2-0.5 |
|- |
|- |
|- |
| |
Appendix 5 shows the summary statistics of Rivers State
| |LGAs |Senatorial district | Total population |Settlement |
| |Eleme |Rivers East |218,200 |78 |
| |Etche |Rivers East |295,200 |254 |
| |Ikwere |Rivers East |222,875 |105 |
| |Obio/Akpor |Rivers East |535,800 |596 |
| |Okrika |Rivers East |295,325 |110 |
| |Omumma |Rivers East |114,734 |86 |
| |Port-Harcourt |Rivers East |618,456 |563 |
| |Andoni |Rivers South East |248,532 |206 |
| |Gokana |Rivers South East |261,570 |145 |
| |Khana |Rivers South East |336,267 |139 |
| |Ogu-Bolo |Rivers South East |87,300 |80 |
| |Opobo/Nkoro |Rivers South East |173,228 |74 |
| |Oyigbo |Rivers South East |140,243 |173 |
| |Tai |Rivers South East |134,495 |98 |
| |Abua-Odual |Rivers West |323,100 |47 |
| |Ahoada-East |Rivers West |189,413 |85 |
| |Ahoada-West |Rivers West |285,116 |67 |
| |Akuku-Toru |Rivers West |178,328 |171 |
| |Asari-Toru |Rivers West |251,595 |186 |
| |Bonny |Rivers West |237,299 |171 |
| |Degema |Rivers West |285,515 |84 |
| |Emuoha |Rivers West |199,711 |107 |
| |Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni |Rivers West |322,851 |170 |
| |Total | |5,955,153 |3795 |
Source: Extract from (2010) Summary Statistics of Rivers State.rsiec.rs.co
Annex 6. Minutes, Attendance List and pictures of stakeholders meetings for Lot 1-13
RIVERS STATE SEEFOR
Preparation of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
For Road Maintenance Activity in LOT 2 (Omanwa/Elele Road, Omualika Road, Omoungwu Road, Moon Gate Road, Christ Faith Church Road, Civic Center and Major Mill Road ) Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State.
|Item |Description |
|Meeting Place |Elele Civic Center, Elele, Rivers State. |
|Date |Friday 14th Nov., 2014 |
|Language of Communication |English |
|Stakeholder Met & Attendance |Different Stakeholders where met including; SME, CSO, COC, CDC Chairman, Youth Leader |
|Opening Remark |The environmental consultant in his opening remark said that SEEFOR is a project conceived by the World Bank which is |
| |aimed at engaging youths in the Niger Delta region in different public works. He maintained that the aim of the |
| |meeting was to discuss the benefits, harmful effects and social problems associated with the SEEFOR project. He said |
| |that ESMP is a document prepared and given to the contractors to ensure environmental and personnel safety with regard|
| |to the project. He said that the agency will visit the project site at intervals to check the contractor’s compliance |
| |with the prepared ESMP, based on this he urged the stakeholders to make relevant contributions concerning the possible|
| |social and environmental problems associated with the project so that solutions can be offered in order to mitigate |
| |the negative impacts of the project. |
|The project |The overall objective of the project is to ensure employment generation for the youths through small public works |
| |(Collection, Disposal & Sorting of Refuse and Road Maintenance-Patching with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) potholes |
| |or areas which the pavement has lost its structural integrity and filling with hardcore, De-silting of drainages and |
| |associated structures including the removal of all silts/scraps within and along the road in contract and disposal of |
| |spoil) and access to socio-economic services. |
|ESMP |Identify the potential environmental and social impact of the project activities on the environment and people in the |
| |project area and Identify feasible and cost effective measures that may reduce potentially significant adverse |
| |environmental and social impact to acceptable levels; |
| Need for the public Involvement |Information dissemination and consultation with stakeholders to reduce the potential for conflicts, minimize the risk |
| |of project delays, and enable the project to properly carter for the needs and priorities of the direct stakeholders. |
| |This provides an opportunity to all the stakeholders in the proposed sites to raise issues and concerns pertaining to |
| |the project, and allow the identification of alternatives and recommendations. Specific objectives of the public |
| |information campaign and public consultation include: fully share information about the aims and objectives of the |
| |meeting, enlighten stakeholders on the ESMP etc |
| Stakeholders’ Queries and Concerns|The contractor should commence the work on time |
|Responses to Stakeholders’ |The project will commence very soon, please be patient. |
|Concerns/How Issues are Address by | |
|the Project (design/operation) | |
| | |
| | | |
|Community Rep |SEEFOR Rep |Consultant |
|Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |
|S/No | |Comments |Remarks to their Comments by SPMU & Consultants |
|1 |SME |The SME representative said that the objective of | |
| | |the SEEFOR project is to carryout public works that | |
| | |will impact positively on the community and generate| |
| | |employment for youths. He also commented on the | |
| | |need for ESMP as it identifies problems inherent in | |
| | |a project and offers mitigation measures. He urged | |
| | |everyone to work together to ensure the success of | |
| | |the project. | |
|2 |Community Rep |On behalf of the community, the CDC Chairman |The project will commence very soon, please be patient. |
| | |welcomed the stakeholders and thanked World Bank for| |
| | |providing employment for the youths in the | |
| | |community. He said that he wants the contractor to | |
| | |commence work on time. | |
Plate 21: Stakeholders meeting at Elele
RIVERS STATE SEEFOR
Preparation of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
For Road Maintenance Activity in LOT 3 (Edeoha-Ihuowo-Ihuama Road)
Ahoada East Local Government Area, Rivers State.
|Item |Description |
|Meeting Place |Edeoha Community Town Hall, Ahoada, Rivers State |
|Date |Tuesday 18th Nov., 2014 |
|Language of Communication |English |
|Stakeholder Met & Attendance |Different Stakeholders where met including; SME, CSO, COC, CDC Chairman, Youth Leader |
|Opening Remark |In his opening remark, the environmental consultant said that SEEFOR is a project conceived by the World Bank which is |
| |aimed at engaging youths in the Niger Delta region in different public works. He maintained that the aim of the meeting |
| |was to discuss the benefits, harmful effects and social problems associated with the SEEFOR project. He said that ESMP is |
| |a document prepared and given to the contractors to ensure environmental and personnel safety with regard to the project. |
| |He said that the agency will visit the project site at intervals to check the contractor’s compliance with the prepared |
| |ESMP, based on this he urged the stakeholders to make relevant contributions concerning the possible social and |
| |environmental problems associated with the project so that solutions can be offered in order to mitigate the negative |
| |impacts of the project. |
|The project |The overall objective of the project is to ensure employment generation for the youths through small public works |
| |(Collection, Disposal & Sorting of Refuse and Road Maintenance-Patching with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) potholes or |
| |areas which the pavement has lost its structural integrity and filling with hardcore, De-silting of drainages and |
| |associated structures including the removal of all silts/scraps within and along the road in contract and disposal of |
| |spoil) and access to socio-economic services. |
|ESMP |Identify the potential environmental and social impact of the project activities on the environment and people in the |
| |project area and Identify feasible and cost effective measures that may reduce potentially significant adverse |
| |environmental and social impact to acceptable levels; |
| Need for the public |Information dissemination and consultation with stakeholders to reduce the potential for conflicts, minimize the risk of |
|Involvement |project delays, and enable the project to properly carter for the needs and priorities of the direct stakeholders. This |
| |provides an opportunity to all the stakeholders in the proposed sites to raise issues and concerns pertaining to the |
| |project, and allow the identification of alternatives and recommendations. Specific objectives of the public information |
| |campaign and public consultation include: fully share information about the aims and objectives of the meeting, enlighten |
| |stakeholders on the ESMP etc |
| Stakeholders’ Queries and |The list of employees is been politicized, the community youths are not engaged. About 80% of the names on the list of |
|Concerns |employees are not indigenes of the community |
| |The contractor should have communicated with the community representatives before releasing the names for proper guidance.|
|Responses to Stakeholders’ |The issue of non-employment of the community youths will be reported to SEEFOR office to ensure proper engagement of |
|Concerns/How Issues are |youths. |
|Address by the Project |The contractor needs to seek the approval of the community before commencing the project. We will report this to SEEFOR |
|(design/operation) |office. |
| | |
| | |
| | | |
|Community Rep |SEEFOR Rep |Consultant |
|Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |
|S/No |Stakeholders |Comments |Remarks to their Comments by SPMU & Consultants |
|1 |SME |The SME representative said that the objective of the SEEFOR | |
| | |project is to carryout public works that will impact positively | |
| | |on the community and generate employment for youths. He also | |
| | |commented on the need for ESMP as it identifies problems inherent| |
| | |in a project and offers mitigation measures. He urged everyone to| |
| | |work together to ensure the success of the project. | |
|2 |Community Rep |On behalf of the community, the CDC’s secretary thanked the |The issue of non-employment of the community youths |
| | |stakeholders. |will be reported to SEEFOR office to ensure that the|
| | |He stated his concerns which are: |youths are properly engaged. |
| | |The list of employees is been politicized, the community youths |The contractor needs to seek the approval of the |
| | |are not engaged. About 80% of the names on the list of employees |community before commencing the project. We will |
| | |are not indigenes of the community |report this to SEEFOR office. |
| | |The contractor should have communicated with the community | |
| | |representatives before releasing the names for proper guidance. | |
RIVERS STATE SEEFOR
Preparation of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
For Road Maintenance Activity in LOT 4 (Palace road, Isaiah Eleto, Nwafor, Anambra and Ndoki Streets)
Oyibo Local Government Area, Rivers State
|Item |Description |
|Meeting Place |Palace of the Royal Highness, Palace Road, Oyibo, Rivers State |
|Date |Tuesday 11th Nov., 2014 |
|3. Language of Communication|English |
|4. Stakeholder Met & |RSME, CSO, COC, CDC Chairman, Women, Youth, |
|Attendance | |
|5. Opening Remark |In his opening remark, the environmental consultant for MDS stated that the SEEFOR project had two focal points namely: |
| |employment for indigenes and infrastructural development for the community. He further stated that this was a World Bank/SEEFOR |
| |initiative to ensure that youth restiveness in the Niger Delta was solved while developing infrastructure as well. The purpose of|
| |the meeting was therefore to hear the concerns and queries of the indigenes with respect to the project which would be |
| |incorporated into the ESMP report. He also mentioned that maximum cooperation from the community was highly needed to ensure |
| |successful completion of the current project in the time frame allotted for it. |
| |He ended by stating that the ESMP would serve as a guide to the contractors to ensure that they work in accordance with laid down|
| |instructions to mitigate against negative impacts from the project on the environment and that all grievances should be |
| |channeled to SEEFOR in writing and not taken out on the contractors. |
|6. The project |The overall objective of the project is to ensure employment generation for the youths through small public works (Collection, |
| |Disposal & Sorting of Refuse and Road Maintenance-Patching with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) potholes or areas which the |
| |pavement has lost its structural integrity and filling with hardcore, De-silting of drainages and associated structures including|
| |the removal of all silts/scraps within and along the road in contract and disposal of spoil) and access to socio-economic |
| |services. |
|ESMP |Identify the potential environmental and social impact of the project activities on the environment and people in the project |
| |area and Identify feasible and cost effective measures that may reduce potentially significant adverse environmental and social |
| |impact to acceptable levels; |
| Need for the public |Information dissemination and consultation with stakeholders to reduce the potential for conflicts, minimize the risk of project |
|Involvement |delays, and enable the project to properly carter for the needs and priorities of the direct stakeholders. This provides an |
| |opportunity to all the stakeholders in the proposed sites to raise issues and concerns pertaining to the project, and allow the |
| |identification of alternatives and recommendations. Specific objectives of the public information campaign and public |
| |consultation include: fully share information about the aims and objectives of the meeting, enlighten stakeholders on the ESMP |
| |etc |
| Stakeholders’ Queries and |Why was the initial list drafted for employment of the indigenous youth altered to represent less than 30% of the indigenes? |
|Concerns |What quality of job would be done on the road? |
| |Will more roads be covered in the project? |
| |How soon would the project commence? |
| |Is the employment Casual or permanent? |
| |Is there room for local content as competent indigenous contractors exist |
|Responses to Stakeholders’ |This problem would be addressed soon to ensure that the indigenes are properly represented on the list as its one of the primary |
|Concerns/How Issues are |objectives of the project. |
|Address by the Project |The roads would be properly patched to ensure that the roads are in good conditions. |
|(design/operation) |Successful timely completion of the project on the selected road would allow for more roads to be incorporated. |
| |The project would commence as soon as possible to ensure maximum use of the dry season. |
| |The employment is for a 12 month period and as such the job cannot be permanent. |
| |For now, indigenous contractors cannot be employed but recommendation for this would be made in our report. |
| | | |
|Community Rep |SEEFOR Rep |Consultant |
|Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |
|S/No | |Comments |Remarks to their Comments by SPMU & Consultants |
|1 |RSME |He expressed his happiness over the meeting and gave | |
| | |a brief history of how EIA laws were enacted. He | |
| | |further stated that sensitization of the public is | |
| | |necessary to enable the community make inputs for the| |
| | |ESMP to function effectively. He urged the community | |
| | |to cooperate and ensure that the roads are completed.| |
|2 |CDC Chairman |Is the employment Casual or permanent? |The employment is for a 12 month period and as such the job cannot be|
| | | |permanent. |
|3 |Youth Chairman |Why was the initial list drafted for employment of |This problem would be addressed soon to ensure that the indigenes are|
| | |the indigenous youth altered to represent less than |properly represented on the list as its one of the primary objectives|
| | |30% of the indigenes? |of the project. |
| | |Will more roads be covered in the project? |Successful timely completion of the project on the selected road |
| | |How soon would the project commence? |would allow for more roads to be incorporated. |
| | |Is there room for local content as competent |The project would commence as soon as possible to ensure maximum use |
| | |indigenous contractors exist |of the dry season. |
| | |What quality of job would be done on the road? |For now, indigenous contractors cannot be employed but recommendation|
| | | |for this would be made in our report. |
| | | |The roads would be properly patched to ensure that the roads are in |
| | | |good conditions. |
Plate 23: Stakeholders meeting at Oyib0
RIVERS STATE SEEFOR
Preparation of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
For Road Maintenance Activity in LOT 5 (Emohua-Ogbakiri Road) Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State.
|Item |Description |
|Meeting Place |Ogbakiri Town hall, Ogbakiri, Rivers State. |
|Date |Friday 14th Nov., 2014 |
|Language of Communication |English |
|Stakeholder Met & Attendance |Different Stakeholders where met including; SME, CSO, COC, CDC Chairman, Youth Leader |
|Opening Remark |In his opening remark, the environmental consultant said that SEEFOR is a project conceived by the World Bank which is |
| |aimed at engaging youths in the Niger Delta region in different public works. He maintained that the aim of the meeting |
| |was to discuss the benefits, harmful effects and social problems associated with the SEEFOR project. He said that ESMP is |
| |a document prepared and given to the contractors to ensure environmental and personnel safety with regard to the project. |
| |He said that the agency will visit the project site at intervals to check the contractor’s compliance with the prepared |
| |ESMP, based on this he urged the stakeholders to make relevant contributions concerning the possible social and |
| |environmental problems associated with the project so that solutions can be offered in order to mitigate the negative |
| |impacts of the project. |
|The project |The overall objective of the project is to ensure employment generation for the youths through small public works |
| |(Collection, Disposal & Sorting of Refuse and Road Maintenance-Patching with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) potholes or |
| |areas which the pavement has lost its structural integrity and filling with hardcore, De-silting of drainages and |
| |associated structures including the removal of all silts/scraps within and along the road in contract and disposal of |
| |spoil) and access to socio-economic services. |
|ESMP |Identify the potential environmental and social impact of the project activities on the environment and people in the |
| |project area and Identify feasible and cost effective measures that may reduce potentially significant adverse |
| |environmental and social impact to acceptable levels; |
| Need for the public |Information dissemination and consultation with stakeholders to reduce the potential for conflicts, minimize the risk of |
|Involvement |project delays, and enable the project to properly carter for the needs and priorities of the direct stakeholders. This |
| |provides an opportunity to all the stakeholders in the proposed sites to raise issues and concerns pertaining to the |
| |project, and allow the identification of alternatives and recommendations. Specific objectives of the public information |
| |campaign and public consultation include: fully share information about the aims and objectives of the meeting, enlighten |
| |stakeholders on the ESMP etc |
| Stakeholders’ Queries and |Ogbakiri has six distinct communities and one of the communities was not represented on list on employees provided by |
|Concerns |SEEFOR and this can lead to crisis in Ogbakiri. |
| |Training and sensitization of workers should be a continuous process. |
| |Appointment letters have not been given to the employees. |
|Responses to Stakeholders’ |The issue of non-employment of the community youths will be reported to SEEFOR office to ensure that the youths are |
|Concerns/How Issues are Address|properly engaged. |
|by the Project |Training and sensitization of workers will be continues. |
|(design/operation) |The employees should have asked for appointment letters before commencing work but this issue of appointment letter will |
| |be reported to SEEFOR office. |
| | | |
|Community Rep |SEEFOR Rep |Consultant |
|Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |
|S/No | |Comments |Remarks to their Comments by SPMU & Consultants |
|1 |SME |The SME representative said that the objective of | |
| | |the SEEFOR project is to carryout public works that | |
| | |will impact positively on the community and generate| |
| | |employment for youths. He also commented on the | |
| | |need for ESMP as it identifies problems inherent in | |
| | |a project and offers mitigation measures. He urged | |
| | |everyone to work together to ensure the success of | |
| | |the project. | |
|2 |Community Rep |On behalf of the community, the CDC’s secretary |The issue of non-employment of the community youths will be |
| | |thanked the stakeholders. |reported to SEEFOR office to ensure that the youths are properly |
| | |He stated his concerns which are: |engaged. |
| | |Ogbakiri has six distinct communities and one of the|Training and sensitization of workers will be continues. |
| | |communities was not represented on list on employees|The employees should have asked for appointment letter before |
| | |provided by SEEFOR and this can lead to crisis in |commencing work but this issue of appointment letter will be |
| | |Ogbakiri. |reported to SEEFOR office. |
| | |Training and sensitization of workers should be a | |
| | |continuous process. | |
| | |Appointment letters have not been given to the | |
| | |employees. | |
Plate 24: Stakeholders meeting at Ogbakiri
RIVERS STATE SEEFOR
Preparation of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
For Road Maintenance Activity in LOT 6 (Ozuoboko, Fimie, Ozuoboko Road, Idango Close, Topearl Avenue and Deeper Life Road)
Port Harcourt City Local Government, Rivers State
|Item |Description |
|Meeting Place |Iyoyo Family Hall, Ozuoboko, Rivers State. |
|Date |Monday 10th Nov., 2014 |
|Language of Communication |English |
|Stakeholder Met & Attendance |Different Stakeholders where met including; SME, CSO, COC, CDC Chairman, Youth Leader |
|Opening Remark |In his opening remark, the environmental consultant said that SEEFOR is a project conceived by the World Bank which|
| |is aimed at engaging youths in the Niger Delta region in different public works. He maintained that the aim of the |
| |meeting was to discuss the benefits, harmful effects and social problems associated with the SEEFOR project. He |
| |said that ESMP is a document prepared and given to the contractors to ensure environmental and personnel safety |
| |with regard to the project. He said that the agency will visit the project site at intervals to check the |
| |contractor’s compliance with the prepared ESMP, based on this he urged the stakeholders to make relevant |
| |contributions concerning the possible social and environmental problems associated with the project so that |
| |solutions can be offered in order to mitigate the negative impacts of the project. |
|The project |The overall objective of the project is to ensure employment generation for the youths through small public works |
| |(Collection, Disposal & Sorting of Refuse and Road Maintenance-Patching with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) |
| |potholes or areas which the pavement has lost its structural integrity and filling with hardcore, De-silting of |
| |drainages and associated structures including the removal of all silts/scraps within and along the road in contract|
| |and disposal of spoil) and access to socio-economic services. |
|ESMP |Identify the potential environmental and social impact of the project activities on the environment and people in |
| |the project area and Identify feasible and cost effective measures that may reduce potentially significant adverse|
| |environmental and social impact to acceptable levels; |
| Need for the public Involvement |Information dissemination and consultation with stakeholders to reduce the potential for conflicts, minimize the |
| |risk of project delays, and enable the project to properly carter for the needs and priorities of the direct |
| |stakeholders. This provides an opportunity to all the stakeholders in the proposed sites to raise issues and |
| |concerns pertaining to the project, and allow the identification of alternatives and recommendations. Specific |
| |objectives of the public information campaign and public consultation include: fully share information about the |
| |aims and objectives of the meeting, enlighten stakeholders on the ESMP etc |
| Stakeholders’ Queries and |The list of names the community gave the road contractor regarding the people to be employed during the execution |
|Concerns |of the project is different from names that where published by the contractor. Only 5 out of 56 people recruited |
| |for employment are from Ozuoboko community. |
| |The community will not share the workforce with Tarama community because the major work is in Ozuoboko community. |
| |Can more roads be added to the roads already marked out for rehabilitation on commencement of the project? |
| |First aid and Personal Protective equipment should be made available to ensure the safety of the youths. |
|Responses to Stakeholders’ |We will get back to SEEFOR to ensure that the contractor in question is cautioned and your people will be employed |
|Concerns/How Issues are Address |as one of the objectives of this project is to create employment for youths in the community. |
|by the Project (design/operation)|The Tarama community issue has been noted we will get back to you concerning that. |
| |More roads cannot be added as budget has already been made for the selected roads. We can make recommendation for |
| |more roads provided the project is executed properly without any grievances. |
| |Before the project commences PPE’s and first aid will be made available to the community. |
| | | |
|Community Rep |SEEFOR Rep |Consultant |
|Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |
|S/No | |Comments |Remarks to their Comments by SPMU & Consultants |
|1 |SME |The SME representative said that the objective of | |
| | |the SEEFOR project is to carryout public works that | |
| | |will impact positively on the community and generate| |
| | |employment for youths. He also commented on the | |
| | |need for ESMP as it identifies problems inherent in | |
| | |a project and offers mitigation measures. He urged | |
| | |everyone to work together to ensure the success of | |
| | |the project. | |
|2 |Community Rep |On behalf of the community, the CDC Chairman thanked|We will get back to SEEFOR to ensure that the contractor in |
| | |the stakeholders. |question is cautioned and your people will be employed as one|
| | |He stated his concerns which are: |of the objectives of this project is to create employment for|
| | |The list of names the community gave the road |youths in the community. |
| | |contractor regarding the people to be employed |The Tarama community issue has been noted we will get back to|
| | |during the execution of the project is different |you concerning that. |
| | |from names that where published by the contractor. |More roads cannot be added as budget has already been made |
| | |Only 5 out of 56 people recruited for employment are|for the selected roads. We can make recommendation for more |
| | |from Ozuoboko community. |roads provided the project is executed properly without any |
| | |The community will not share the workforce with |grievances. |
| | |Tarama community because the major work is in |Before the project commences PPE’s and first aid will be made|
| | |Ozuoboko community. |available to the community. |
| | |Can more roads be added to the roads already marked | |
| | |out for rehabilitation on commencement of the | |
| | |project? | |
| | | | |
| | |The Youth leader opined that first aid and Personal | |
| | |Protective equipment should be made available to | |
| | |ensure the safety of the youths. | |
Plate 25: Stakeholders meeting at Ozuboko
RIVERS STATE SEEFOR
Preparation of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
For Road Maintenance Activity in LOT 7 (Old Ahoada/Omoku Road, Echikwa Street, Ekpawuru, Ekpawuru Extension Street, Kings (Waterside) Road, Onuchi Street and New Ahoada/Omoku Road) Ahoada East Local Government Area, Rivers State.
|Item |Description |
|Meeting Place |Ahoada Community Town Hall, Ahoada, Rivers State |
|Date |Tuesday 18th Nov., 2014 |
|Language of Communication |English |
|Stakeholder Met & Attendance |Different Stakeholders where met including; SME, CSO, COC, CDC Chairman, Youth Leader |
|Opening Remark |In his opening remark, the environmental consultant said that SEEFOR is a project conceived by the World |
| |Bank which is aimed at engaging youths in the Niger Delta region in different public works. He maintained |
| |that the aim of the meeting was to discuss the benefits, harmful effects and social problems associated with|
| |the SEEFOR project. He said that ESMP is a document prepared and given to the contractors to ensure |
| |environmental and personnel safety with regard to the project. He said that the agency will visit the |
| |project site at intervals to check the contractor’s compliance with the prepared ESMP, based on this he |
| |urged the stakeholders to make relevant contributions concerning the possible social and environmental |
| |problems associated with the project so that solutions can be offered in order to mitigate the negative |
| |impacts of the project. |
|The project |The overall objective of the project is to ensure employment generation for the youths through small public |
| |works (Collection, Disposal & Sorting of Refuse and Road Maintenance-Patching with Portland Cement Concrete |
| |(PCC) potholes or areas which the pavement has lost its structural integrity and filling with hardcore, |
| |De-silting of drainages and associated structures including the removal of all silts/scraps within and along|
| |the road in contract and disposal of spoil) and access to socio-economic services. |
|ESMP |Identify the potential environmental and social impact of the project activities on the environment and |
| |people in the project area and Identify feasible and cost effective measures that may reduce potentially |
| |significant adverse environmental and social impact to acceptable levels; |
| Need for the public Involvement |Information dissemination and consultation with stakeholders to reduce the potential for conflicts, minimize|
| |the risk of project delays, and enable the project to properly carter for the needs and priorities of the |
| |direct stakeholders. This provides an opportunity to all the stakeholders in the proposed sites to raise |
| |issues and concerns pertaining to the project, and allow the identification of alternatives and |
| |recommendations. Specific objectives of the public information campaign and public consultation include: |
| |fully share information about the aims and objectives of the meeting, enlighten stakeholders on the ESMP etc|
| Stakeholders’ Queries and Concerns |The list of employees is been politicized, the community youths are not engaged. About 80% of the names on |
| |the list of employees are not indigenes of the community |
| |The contractor should have communicated with the community representatives before releasing the names for |
| |proper guidance. |
|Responses to Stakeholders’ Concerns/How|The issue of non-employment of the community youths will be reported to SEEFOR office to ensure that the |
|Issues are Address by the Project |youths are properly engaged. |
|(design/operation) |The contractor needs to seek the approval of the community before commencing the project. We will report |
| |this to SEEFOR office. |
| | | |
|Community Rep |SEEFOR Rep |Consultant |
|Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |
|S/No | |Comments |Remarks to their Comments by SPMU & Consultants |
|1 |SME |The SME representative said that the objective of the SEEFOR| |
| | |project is to carryout public works that will impact | |
| | |positively on the community and generate employment for | |
| | |youths. He also commented on the need for ESMP as it | |
| | |identifies problems inherent in a project and offers | |
| | |mitigation measures. He urged everyone to work together to | |
| | |ensure the success of the project. | |
|2 |Community Rep |On behalf of the community, the CDC’s secretary thanked the |The issue of non-employment of the community youths |
| | |stakeholders. |will be reported to SEEFOR office to ensure that the |
| | |He stated his concerns which are: |youths are properly engaged. |
| | |The list of employees is been politicized, the community |The contractor needs to seek the approval of the |
| | |youths are not engaged. About 80% of the names on the list |community before commencing the project. We will |
| | |of employees are not indigenes of the community |report this to SEEFOR office. |
| | |The contractor should have communicated with the community | |
| | |representatives before releasing the names for proper | |
| | |guidance. | |
| | | | |
| | |The COC of the project said that a meeting should be | |
| | |scheduled between the community representatives, Contractor | |
| | |and SEEFOR representatives. | |
Plate 26: Stakeholders meeting at Ahoada
RIVERS STATE SEEFOR
Preparation of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
For Road Maintenance Activity in LOT 9 (King Igbanibo Road, School Road, St. Scholarstica Road, St. Andrew Church Road, Circular Road, Melford Okilo Road, Pedro Street and Duke Africa Street) Bakana-Degema Local Government, Rivers State
|Item |Description |
|Meeting Place |Bakana Town Hall, Bakana |
|Date |Thursday 20th Nov., 2014 |
|Language of Communication |English |
|Stakeholder Met & Attendance |Different Stakeholders where met including; SME, CSO, COC, CDC Chairman, Youth Leader |
|Opening Remark |In his opening remark, the environmental consultant said that SEEFOR is a project conceived by the World Bank which is |
| |aimed at engaging youths in the Niger Delta region in different public works. He maintained that the aim of the meeting|
| |was to discuss the benefits, harmful effects and social problems associated with the SEEFOR project. He said that ESMP |
| |is a document prepared and given to the contractors to ensure environmental and personnel safety with regard to the |
| |project. He said that the agency will visit the project site at intervals to check the contractor’s compliance with the|
| |prepared ESMP, based on this he urged the stakeholders to make relevant contributions concerning the possible social |
| |and environmental problems associated with the project so that solutions can be offered in order to mitigate the |
| |negative impacts of the project. |
|The project |The overall objective of the project is to ensure employment generation for the youths through small public works |
| |(Collection, Disposal & Sorting of Refuse and Road Maintenance-Patching with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) potholes or|
| |areas which the pavement has lost its structural integrity and filling with hardcore, De-silting of drainages and |
| |associated structures including the removal of all silts/scraps within and along the road in contract and disposal of |
| |spoil) and access to socio-economic services. |
|ESMP |Identify the potential environmental and social impact of the project activities on the environment and people in the |
| |project area and Identify feasible and cost effective measures that may reduce potentially significant adverse |
| |environmental and social impact to acceptable levels; |
| Need for the public Involvement |Information dissemination and consultation with stakeholders to reduce the potential for conflicts, minimize the risk |
| |of project delays, and enable the project to properly carter for the needs and priorities of the direct stakeholders. |
| |This provides an opportunity to all the stakeholders in the proposed sites to raise issues and concerns pertaining to |
| |the project, and allow the identification of alternatives and recommendations. Specific objectives of the public |
| |information campaign and public consultation include: fully share information about the aims and objectives of the |
| |meeting, enlighten stakeholders on the ESMP etc |
| Stakeholders’ Queries and |Can more roads be added to the roads already marked out for rehabilitation on commencement of the project? |
|Concerns | |
|Responses to Stakeholders’ |More roads cannot be added as budget has already been made for the selected roads. We can make recommendation for more |
|Concerns/How Issues are Address |roads provided the project is executed properly without any grievances. |
|by the Project (design/operation)| |
| | |
| | | |
|Community Rep |SEEFOR Rep |Consultant |
|Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |
|S/No | |Comments |Remarks to their Comments by SPMU & Consultants |
|1 |SME |The SME representative said that the objective of the | |
| | |SEEFOR project is to carryout public works that will | |
| | |impact positively on the community and generate employment| |
| | |for youths. He also commented on the need for ESMP as it | |
| | |identifies problems inherent in a project and offers | |
| | |mitigation measures. He urged everyone to work together to| |
| | |ensure the success of the project. | |
|2 |Community Rep |On behalf of the community, the CDC Chairman thanked the |More roads cannot be added as budget has already been made for |
| | |stakeholders. He expressed his joy towards the project and|the selected roads. We can make recommendation for more roads |
| | |asked for more roads to be added to the roads already |provided the project is executed properly without any |
| | |marked out for rehabilitation on commencement of the |grievances. |
| | |project. | |
Plate 27: Stakeholders meeting at Bakana-Degema
RIVERS STATE SEEFOR
Preparation of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
For Road Maintenance Activity in LOT 10 (Agbonchia road from Market roundabout – Oyibo road)
Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers State
|Item |Description |
|Meeting Place |Palace of the Royal Highness, Agbonchia Community, Eleme, Rivers State |
|Date |Tuesday 11th Nov., 2014 |
|Language of Communication |English |
|Stakeholder Met & Attendance |RSME, CSO, COC, CDC Chairman, Youth Leader. Women leader |
|Opening Remark |In his opening remark, the environmental consultant for MDS stated that the SEEFOR project had two focal points namely: |
| |employment for indigenes and infrastructural development for the community. He further stated that this was a World |
| |Bank/SEEFOR initiative to ensure that youth restiveness in the Niger Delta was solved while developing infrastructure as |
| |well. The purpose of the meeting was therefore to hear the concerns and queries of the indigenes with respect to the |
| |project which would be incorporated into the ESMP report. He also mentioned that maximum cooperation from the community |
| |was highly needed to ensure successful completion of the current project in the time frame allotted for it. |
| |He ended by stating that the ESMP would serve as a guide to the contractors to ensure that they work in accordance with |
| |laid down instructions to mitigate against negative impacts from the project on the environment and that all grievances |
| |should be channeled to SEEFOR in writing and not taken out on the contractors. |
|The project |The overall objective of the project is to ensure employment generation for the youths through small public works |
| |(Collection, Disposal & Sorting of Refuse and Road Maintenance-Patching with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) potholes or |
| |areas which the pavement has lost its structural integrity and filling with hardcore, De-silting of drainages and |
| |associated structures including the removal of all silts/scraps within and along the road in contract and disposal of |
| |spoil) and access to socio-economic services. |
|ESMP |Identify the potential environmental and social impact of the project activities on the environment and people in the |
| |project area and Identify feasible and cost effective measures that may reduce potentially significant adverse |
| |environmental and social impact to acceptable levels; |
| Need for the public |Information dissemination and consultation with stakeholders to reduce the potential for conflicts, minimize the risk of |
|Involvement |project delays, and enable the project to properly carter for the needs and priorities of the direct stakeholders. This |
| |provides an opportunity to all the stakeholders in the proposed sites to raise issues and concerns pertaining to the |
| |project, and allow the identification of alternatives and recommendations. Specific objectives of the public information |
| |campaign and public consultation include: fully share information about the aims and objectives of the meeting, enlighten|
| |stakeholders on the ESMP etc |
| Stakeholders’ Queries and |Why was the initial list drafted for employment of the indigenous youth altered to represent less than 30% of the |
|Concerns |indigenes? |
| |Will the community be integrated in the information dissemination as the project is implemented? |
| |Will more roads be covered in the project? |
| |How soon would the project commence? |
|Responses to Stakeholders’ |This problem would be addressed soon to ensure that the indigenes are properly represented on the list as its one of the |
|Concerns/How Issues are |primary objectives of the project. |
|Address by the Project |The community would be properly informed and incorporated throughout the life span of the project. |
|(design/operation) |Successful timely completion of the project on the selected road would allow for more roads to be incorporated. |
| |The project would commence as soon as possible to ensure maximum use of the dry season. |
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|Community Rep |SEEFOR Rep |Consultant |
|Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |
|S/No | |Comments |Remarks to their Comments by SPMU & Consultants |
|1 |RSME |He expressed his happiness over the meeting and gave a brief | |
| | |history of how EIA laws were enacted. He further stated that | |
| | |sensitization of the public is necessary to enable the | |
| | |community make inputs for the ESMP to function effectively. | |
|2 |CDC Chairman |On behalf of the community, the CDC chairman’s comments are as|This problem would be addressed soon to ensure that the |
| | |follows: |indigenes are properly represented on the list as its |
| | |Why was the initial list drafted for employment of the |one of the primary objectives of the project. |
| | |indigenous youth altered to represent less than 30% of the |The community would be properly informed and |
| | |indigenes? |incorporated throughout the life span of the project. |
| | |Will the community be integrated in the information |Successful timely completion of the project on the |
| | |dissemination as the project is implemented? |selected road would allow for more roads to be |
| | |Will more roads be covered in the project? |incorporated. |
| | |How soon would the project commence? |The project would commence as soon as possible to ensure|
| | | |maximum use of the dry season. |
Plate 27: Stakeholders Meeting at Eleme
RIVERS STATE SEEFOR
Preparation of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
For Road Maintenance Activity in LOT 11 (Amadi-Ama, Bethel Anglican Church Road, Palm Lane, Amadi Market Road, National and Palm Close Roads)
Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Rivers State,
|Item |Description |
|Meeting Place |Nemi Hall, Amadi-Ama, Rivers State |
|Date |Monday 10th Nov., 2014 |
|Language of Communication |English |
|Stakeholder Met & Attendance |Different Stakeholders where met including; SME, CSO, COC, CDC Chairman, Youth Leader |
|Opening Remark |In his opening remark, the environmental consultant said that SEEFOR is a project conceived by the World Bank which|
| |is aimed at engaging youths in the Niger Delta region in different public works. He maintained that the aim of the |
| |meeting was to discuss the benefits, harmful effects and social problems associated with the SEEFOR project. He |
| |said that ESMP is a document prepared and given to the contractors to ensure environmental and personnel safety |
| |with regard to the project. He said that the agency will visit the project site at intervals to check the |
| |contractor’s compliance with the prepared ESMP, based on this he urged the stakeholders to make relevant |
| |contributions concerning the possible social and environmental problems associated with the project so that |
| |solutions can be offered in order to mitigate the negative impacts of the project. |
|The project |The overall objective of the project is to ensure employment generation for the youths through small public works |
| |(Collection, Disposal & Sorting of Refuse and Road Maintenance-Patching with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) |
| |potholes or areas which the pavement has lost its structural integrity and filling with hardcore, De-silting of |
| |drainages and associated structures including the removal of all silts/scraps within and along the road in contract|
| |and disposal of spoil) and access to socio-economic services. |
|ESMP |Identify the potential environmental and social impact of the project activities on the environment and people in |
| |the project area and Identify feasible and cost effective measures that may reduce potentially significant adverse|
| |environmental and social impact to acceptable levels; |
| Need for the public Involvement |Information dissemination and consultation with stakeholders to reduce the potential for conflicts, minimize the |
| |risk of project delays, and enable the project to properly carter for the needs and priorities of the direct |
| |stakeholders. This provides an opportunity to all the stakeholders in the proposed sites to raise issues and |
| |concerns pertaining to the project, and allow the identification of alternatives and recommendations. Specific |
| |objectives of the public information campaign and public consultation include: fully share information about the |
| |aims and objectives of the meeting, enlighten stakeholders on the ESMP etc |
| Stakeholders’ Queries and |Will the community have access to the ESMP? |
|Concerns |How does the community stand out to ensure proper employment of the community members? |
| |Can more roads be added to the roads already marked out for rehabilitation on commencement of the project? |
|Responses to Stakeholders’ |The ESMP will be provided to the community through the CDC. |
|Concerns/How Issues are Address |On commencement of the project, the community can make a request for the list of people employed through the CDC. |
|by the Project (design/operation)|More roads cannot be added as budget has already been made for the selected roads. We can make recommendation for |
| |more roads provided the road contractor and the community cooperates to produce good results. |
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|Community Rep |SEEFOR Rep |Consultant |
|Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |
|S/No | |Comments |Remarks to their Comments by SPMU & Consultants |
|1 |SME |The SME representative said that the objective of | |
| | |the SEEFOR project is to carryout public works that| |
| | |will impact positively on the community and | |
| | |generate employment for youths. He also commented | |
| | |on the need for ESMP as it identifies problems | |
| | |inherent in a project and offers mitigation | |
| | |measures. He urged everyone to work together to | |
| | |ensure the success of the project. | |
|2 |Community Rep |On behalf of the community, the CDC’s secretary |The ESMP will be provided to the community through the CDC. |
| | |thanked the stakeholders. |On commencement of the project, the community can make a |
| | |He stated his concerns which are: |request for the list of people employed through the CDC. |
| | |Will the community have access to the ESMP? |More roads cannot be added as budget has already been made |
| | |How does the community stand out to ensure proper |for the selected roads. We can make recommendation for more |
| | |employment of the community members? |roads provided the road contractor and the community |
| | |Can more roads be added to the roads already marked|cooperates to produce good results. |
| | |out for rehabilitation on commencement of the | |
| | |project? | |
| | | | |
| | |The CDC chairman said that illegal structures on | |
| | |the drainage path will be removed. | |
Plate 28: Stakeholders meeting at Amadi-Ama
RIVERS STATE SEEFOR
Preparation of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
For Road Maintenance Activity in LOT 12 (Rumuchukwu-Airport Road) Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State.
|Item |Description |
|Meeting Place |G.N. Njiowhor Memorial Hall, Rumuagholu, Port Harcourt. |
|Date |Wednesday 12th Nov., 2014 |
|Language of Communication |English |
|Stakeholder Met & Attendance |Different Stakeholders where met including; SME, CSO, COC, CDC Chairman, Youth Leader |
|Opening Remark |In his opening remark, the environmental consultant said that SEEFOR is a project conceived by the World Bank which is aimed|
| |at engaging youths in the Niger Delta region in different public works. He maintained that the aim of the meeting was to |
| |discuss the benefits, harmful effects and social problems associated with the SEEFOR project. He said that ESMP is a |
| |document prepared and given to the contractors to ensure environmental and personnel safety with regard to the project. He |
| |said that the agency will visit the project site at intervals to check the contractor’s compliance with the prepared ESMP, |
| |based on this he urged the stakeholders to make relevant contributions concerning the possible social and environmental |
| |problems associated with the project so that solutions can be offered in order to mitigate the negative impacts of the |
| |project. |
|The project |The overall objective of the project is to ensure employment generation for the youths through small public works |
| |(Collection, Disposal & Sorting of Refuse and Road Maintenance-Patching with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) potholes or |
| |areas which the pavement has lost its structural integrity and filling with hardcore, De-silting of drainages and associated|
| |structures including the removal of all silts/scraps within and along the road in contract and disposal of spoil) and access|
| |to socio-economic services. |
|ESMP |Identify the potential environmental and social impact of the project activities on the environment and people in the |
| |project area and Identify feasible and cost effective measures that may reduce potentially significant adverse |
| |environmental and social impact to acceptable levels; |
| Need for the public |Information dissemination and consultation with stakeholders to reduce the potential for conflicts, minimize the risk of |
|Involvement |project delays, and enable the project to properly carter for the needs and priorities of the direct stakeholders. This |
| |provides an opportunity to all the stakeholders in the proposed sites to raise issues and concerns pertaining to the |
| |project, and allow the identification of alternatives and recommendations. Specific objectives of the public information |
| |campaign and public consultation include: fully share information about the aims and objectives of the meeting, enlighten |
| |stakeholders on the ESMP etc |
| Stakeholders’ Queries and |We don’t want the project to be abandoned. |
|Concerns |We borrowed about N400,000.00 to start rehabilitation of the road before the project was awarded, we want this money |
| |refunded. |
| |Desilting of the drainage has already commenced but we want the contractor to speed up the work. |
| |Appointment letter have not been given to the employees. |
| |The Personal protective equipment provided by the contractor is not enough for the employees. |
| |Workers salary should be paid at the appropriate time. |
|Responses to Stakeholders’ |The project will not be abandoned. |
|Concerns/How Issues are |We will get back to you concerning the money. |
|Address by the Project |We need you to be patient; the contractor needs to create an exit for the water which is the reason why he has started |
|(design/operation) |desiliting of the gutter. |
| |The employees should have asked for an appointment letter before commencing work but this issue of appointment letter will |
| |be reported to SEEFOR office. |
| |Materials for safety are very essential in the execution of the project so this issue will be addressed as soon as possible.|
| |Workers salary will be paid at the appropriate time. |
| | | |
|Community Rep |SEEFOR Rep |Consultant |
|Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |
|S/No | |Comments |Remarks to their Comments by SPMU & Consultants |
|1 |SME |The SME representative said that the objective of | |
| | |the SEEFOR project is to carryout public works that | |
| | |will impact positively on the community and generate| |
| | |employment for youths. He also commented on the | |
| | |need for ESMP as it identifies problems inherent in | |
| | |a project and offers mitigation measures. He urged | |
| | |everyone to work together to ensure the success of | |
| | |the project. | |
|2 |Community Rep |On behalf of the community, the CDC Chairman thanked|The project will not be abandoned. |
| | |the stakeholders. |We will get back to you concerning the money. |
| | |He stated his concerns which are: We don’t want the |We need you to be patient; the contractor needs to create an |
| | |project to be abandoned. |exit for the water which is the reason why he has started |
| | |We borrowed about N400, 000 to start rehabilitation |desiliting of the gutter. |
| | |of the road before the project was awarded, we want |The employees should have asked for an appointment letter |
| | |this money refunded. |before commencing work but this issue of appointment letter |
| | |Desilting of the drainage has already commenced but |will be reported to SEEFOR office. |
| | |we want the contractor to speed up the work. |Materials for safety are very essential in the execution of the|
| | |Appointment letter have not been given to the |project so this issue will be addressed as soon as possible. |
| | |employees. |Workers salary will be paid at the appropriate time. |
| | |The Personal protective equipment provided by the | |
| | |contractor is not enough for the employees. | |
| | |The community Chief opined that workers salary | |
| | |should be paid at the appropriate time. | |
Plate 28: Stakeholders meeting at Rumuchukwu
RIVERS STATE SEEFOR
Preparation of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
For Road Maintenance Activity in LOT 13 (Nkpolu Road) Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State.
|Item |Description |
|Meeting Place |Nkpolu Town Hall, Nkpolu Port Harcourt. |
|Date |Wednesday 12th Nov., 2014 |
|Language of Communication |English |
|Stakeholder Met & Attendance |Different Stakeholders where met including; SME, CSO, COC, CDC Chairman, Youth Leader |
|Opening Remark |In his opening remark, the environmental consultant said that SEEFOR is a project conceived by the World Bank which is aimed at |
| |engaging youths in the Niger Delta region in different public works. He maintained that the aim of the meeting was to discuss the|
| |benefits, harmful effects and social problems associated with the SEEFOR project. He said that ESMP is a document prepared and |
| |given to the contractors to ensure environmental and personnel safety with regard to the project. He said that the agency will |
| |visit the project site at intervals to check the contractor’s compliance with the prepared ESMP, based on this he urged the |
| |stakeholders to make relevant contributions concerning the possible social and environmental problems associated with the project|
| |so that solutions can be offered in order to mitigate the negative impacts of the project. |
|The project |The overall objective of the project is to ensure employment generation for the youths through small public works (Collection, |
| |Disposal & Sorting of Refuse and Road Maintenance-Patching with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) potholes or areas which the |
| |pavement has lost its structural integrity and filling with hardcore, De-silting of drainages and associated structures including|
| |the removal of all silts/scraps within and along the road in contract and disposal of spoil) and access to socio-economic |
| |services. |
|ESMP |Identify the potential environmental and social impact of the project activities on the environment and people in the project |
| |area and Identify feasible and cost effective measures that may reduce potentially significant adverse environmental and social |
| |impact to acceptable levels; |
| Need for the public |Information dissemination and consultation with stakeholders to reduce the potential for conflicts, minimize the risk of project |
|Involvement |delays, and enable the project to properly carter for the needs and priorities of the direct stakeholders. This provides an |
| |opportunity to all the stakeholders in the proposed sites to raise issues and concerns pertaining to the project, and allow the |
| |identification of alternatives and recommendations. Specific objectives of the public information campaign and public |
| |consultation include: fully share information about the aims and objectives of the meeting, enlighten stakeholders on the ESMP |
| |etc |
| Stakeholders’ Queries and |The debris evacuated from the gutters is not properly disposed; it is left on the road constituting nuisance. |
|Concerns |Appointment letter stating salary quotation has not been given to the employees. |
| |Personal protective equipment provided by the contractor is not enough for the employees. |
| |More roads need to be rehabilitated. |
| |The community needs a market and a bore hole. |
|Responses to Stakeholders’ |The contractors will be summoned to ensure proper evacuation of the debris. |
|Concerns/How Issues are |The employees should have asked for an appointment letter before commencing work but this issue of appointment letter will be |
|Address by the Project |reported to SEEFOR office so that appointment letters will be provided. |
|(design/operation) |Materials for safety are very essential in the execution of the project so this issue will be addressed as soon as possible. |
| |We will make recommendation for more roads provided the project is executed properly without any grievances. |
| |The need for a market and a bore hole will be included in the ESMP. |
| | | |
|Community Rep |SEEFOR Rep |Consultant |
|Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |Sign & Phone No |
|S/No | |Comments |Remarks to their Comments by SPMU & Consultants |
|1 |SME |The SME representative said that the objective of | |
| | |the SEEFOR project is to carryout public works that | |
| | |will impact positively on the community and generate| |
| | |employment for youths. He also commented on the | |
| | |need for ESMP as it identifies problems inherent in | |
| | |a project and offers mitigation measures. He urged | |
| | |everyone to work together to ensure the success of | |
| | |the project. | |
|2 |Community Rep |On behalf of the community, the CDC Chairman thanked|The contractors will be summoned to ensure proper evacuation of|
| | |the stakeholders. |the debris. |
| | |He stated his concerns which are: |The employees should have asked for an appointment letter |
| | | |before commencing work but this issue of appointment letter |
| | |The debris evacuated from the gutters is not |will be reported to SEEFOR office so that appointment letters |
| | |properly disposed; it is left on the road |will be provided. |
| | |constituting nuisance. |Materials for safety are very essential in the execution of the|
| | |Appointment letter stating salary quotation has not |project so this issue will be addressed as soon as possible. |
| | |been given to the employees. |We will make recommendation for more roads provided the project|
| | |Personal protective equipment provided by the |is executed properly without any grievances. |
| | |contractor is not enough for the employees. |The need for a market and a bore hole will be included in the |
| | |More roads need to be rehabilitated. |ESMP. |
| | |The community needs a market and a bore hole. | |
Plate 29: Stakeholders meeting at Nkpolu
Appendix 7: Coordinates and pictures of each of the streets visited in the 13 lots
|S/N |LGA |PROPOSED INTERVENTION ROADS |GPS COORDINATES |
| | | |Start: Latitude 0040 53’ 07’’ N and |
|1 | | |Longitude 0060 52’ 17’’ E |
| |Emohua Local Government Area |Emohua - Ogbakiri Road |Mid: Latitude 0040 51’ 38’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| |(Rivers East) | |52’ 27’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0040 47’ 43’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |54’ 40’’ E |
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|Table 1b: The Intervention Corridor* |
|S/N |LGA |PROPOSED INTERVENTION ROADS |GPS COORDINATES |
| | | |Start: Latitude: 0050 04’ 08’’ N and Latitude: |
|2 | |Omanwa/Elele Road, |0050 05’ 08’’ N |
| | | |Mid: Longitude: 0060 53’ 09’’ E and Longitude: |
| | | |0060 51’ 19’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude: 0050 06’ 00’’ N and Longitude: |
| | | |0060 49’ 26’’ E |
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| |Ikwerre Local Government Area | | |
| |(Rivers East) | | |
| | | |Start: Latitude: 0050 06’ 00’’ N and Latitude: |
| | |Omualika Road, |0050 05’ 54’’ N |
| | | |Mid: Longitude: 0060 49’ 25’’ E and Longitude: |
| | | |0060 49’ 27’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude: 0050 05’ 44’’ N and Longitude: |
| | | |0060 49’ 29’’ E |
| | | |Start: Latitude: 0050 06’ 20’’ N and Latitude: |
| | |Omoungwu Road, |0050 06’ 08’’ N |
| | | |Mid: Longitude: 0060 49’ 07’’ E and Longitude: |
| | | |0060 49’ 17’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude: 0050 06’ 00’’ N and Longitude: |
| | | |0060 49’ 25’’ E |
| | | |Start: Latitude: 0050 06’ 07’’ N and Latitude: |
| | |Moon Gate Road, |0050 06’ 11’’ N |
| | | |Mid: Longitude: 0060 49’ 07’’ E and Longitude: |
| | | |0060 49’ 14’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude: 0050 06’ 11’’ N and Longitude: |
| | | |0060 49’ 03’’ E |
| | | |Start: Latitude: 0050 06’ 11’’ N and Longitude: |
| | | |0060 48’ 53’’ E |
| | |Christ Faith Road |Mid: Latitude: 0050 06’ 09’’ N and Longitude: |
| | | |0060 48’ 56’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude: 0050 06’ 00’’ N and Longitude: |
| | | |0060 49’ 04’’ E |
| | | |Start: Latitude 0050 05’ 55’’ N and Longitude |
| | |Civic Centre Road |0060 48’ 58’’ E |
| | | |Mid: Latitude 0050 05’ 56’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |49’ 01’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0050 05’ 58’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |49’ 04’’ E |
| | | |Start: Latitude 0050 06’ 00’’ N and Longitude |
| | |Major Mills Road |0060 49’ 04’’ E |
| | | |Mid: Latitude 0050 06’ 03’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |49’ 09’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0050 06’ 07’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |49’ 17’’ E |
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|Table 1c: The Intervention Corridor* |
|S/N |LGA |PROPOSED INTERVENTION ROADS |GPS COORDINATES |
|3 |Oyigbo Local Government Area | |Start: Latitude 04°52'06.5"N |
| |(Rivers South) |Palace Road, |and Longitude 07°06'30.3”E |
| | | |End: Latitude 04°52'10.8"N and Longitude |
| | | |07°08'11.53”E |
| | | |Start: Latitude 04°52' 41.4”N and Longitude 07° |
| | |Isaiah Eleto, |08' 25.2”E |
| | | |End: Latitude 04°52' 43.6”N and Longitude 07° 08'|
| | | |21.2”E |
| | | |Start: Latitude 04° 52'35.8"N and Longitude |
| | |Nwafor, |07°08 '30.5”E |
| | | |End: Latitude 04°52'38.1"N and Longitude |
| | | |07°08´31.4”E |
| | |Anambra |Start: Latitude 04°52'40.2”N and Longitude |
| | | |07°08'32.4”E |
| | | |End: Latitude 04°52'42.8”N and Longitude |
| | | |07°08'35.3”E |
| | | |Start: Latitude 04°52'52.8”N and Longitude |
| | |Ndoki Streets |07°08'12.3”E |
| | | |End: Latitude 04° 52´42.2”N and Longitude |
| | | |07°08'15.8”E |
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|Table 1d: The Intervention Corridor* |
|S/N |LGA |PROPOSED INTERVENTION ROADS |GPS COORDINATES |
|4 |Port Harcourt City Local Government|Amadi-Ama road, |Start: Latitude 40 47’74.21”N and |
| |Area | |Longitude 70 01’36.70”E |
| |(Rivers East) | | |
| | | |Mid: Latitude 40 47’80.84”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’60.90”E |
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| | | |End: Latitude 40 47’68.47”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’78.80”E |
| | |Bethel Anglican Church Road |Start: Latitude 40 47’59.67”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’86.85”E |
| | | |Mid: Latitude 40 47’54.23”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’87.01”E |
| | | |End: Latitude 40 47’48.63”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’86.46”E |
| | | Palm Lane |Start: Latitude 40 47’77.24”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’46.00”E |
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| | | |Mid: Latitude 40 07’76.95”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’54.12”E |
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| | | |End: Latitude 40 47’52.80”N |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’59.55”E |
| | |Amadi Market Road, |Start: Latitude 40 47’52.83”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’59.55”E |
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| | | |Mid: Latitude 40 47’74.79”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’50.32”E |
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| | | |End: Latitude 40 47’74.57”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’52.73”E |
| | | National Road |Start: Latitude 40 47’74.47”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’50.99”E |
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| | | |Mid: Latitude 40 47’68.07”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’47.07”E |
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| | | |End: Latitude 40 47’60.89”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’41.31”E |
| | | Palm Close Roads |Start: Latitude 40 47’59.67”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’86.85”E |
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| | | |Mid: Latitude 40 47’54.23”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’87.01”E |
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| | | |End: Latitude 40 47’48.63”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 01’86.46”E |
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|Table 1e: The Intervention Corridor* |
|S/N |LGA |PROPOSED INTERVENTION ROADS |GPS COORDINATES |
|5 |Port Harcourt City Local Government|Ozuoboko road |Start: Latitude 4° 46’ 99.54”N and Longitude 7° |
| |Area | |02’ 37.25”E |
| |(Rivers East) | | |
| | | |Mid: Latitude 4° 46’ 96.13”N and Longitude 7° 02’|
| | | |40.73”E |
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| | | |End: Latitude 4° 46’ 92.94”N and Longitude 7° 02’|
| | | |45.01”E |
| | |Fimie Road |Start: Latitude 40 47’17.86”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 02’17.46”E |
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| | | |Mid: Latitude 40 47’14.38”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 02’2148”E |
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| | | |End: Latitude 40 47’60.12”N and |
| | | |Longitude E70 02’29.75”E |
| | |Idango Close, |Start: Latitude 40 46’68.74”N and Longitude 70 |
| | | |02.47.75”E |
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| | | |Mid: Latitude 40 46’69.74”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 02’52.07”E |
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| | | |End: Latitude 40 46’72.75”N |
| | | |Longitude 70 02’57.51”E |
| | |Topearl Avenue and |Start: Latitude 40 46’88.79”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 02’54.28”E |
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| | | |Mid: Latitude 40 46’85.51”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 02’55.57”E |
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| | | |End: Latitude 40 46’85.51”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 02’54.88”E |
| | |Deeper life Road |Start: Latitude 40 46’66.32”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 02’58.37”E |
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| | | |Mid: Latitude 40 46’64.97”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 02’53.72”E |
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| | | |End: Latitude 40 46’63.90”N and |
| | | |Longitude 70 02’49.16”E |
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|Table 1f: The Intervention Corridors* |
|S/N |LGA |PROPOSED INTERVENTION ROADS |GPS COORDINATES |
|6 |Ahoada East Local Government Area |Edeoha – Ihuowo - Ihuama Road |Start: Latitude 0050 01’ 50.72’’ N and Longitude |
| |(Rivers West) | |0060 37’ 42.86’’ E |
| | | |Mid: Latitude 0050 00’ 16.13’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 39’ 47.81’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0050 01’ 29.68’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 37’ 50.42’’ E |
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|S/N |LGA |PROPOSED INTERVENTION ROADS |GPS COORDINATES |
|7 |Ahoada East Local Government Area |Old Ahoada/Omoku Road, |Start: Latitude 0050 04’ 37.50’’ N and Longitude |
| |(Rivers West) | |0060 39’ 08.45’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0050 03’ 13.39’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 39’ 02.61’’ E |
| | |Echikwa Street, |Start: Latitude 0050 04’ 27.06’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 39’ 17.23’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0050 04’ 31.23’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 39’ 18.36’’ E |
| | |Ekpawuru Street |Start: Latitude 0050 04’ 30.01’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 39’ 07.77’’ E |
| | | |Mid: Latitude 0050 04’ 27.60’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 39’ 10.71’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0050 04’ 23.81’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 39’ 14.66’’ E |
| | |Ekpawuru Extension Street, |Start: Latitude 0050 04’ 23.61’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 39’ 04.67’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0050 04’ 23.81’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 39’ 14.66’’ E |
| | | Kings (Waterside) Road, |Start: Latitude 0050 04’ 22.76’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 39’ 16.50’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0050 04’ 22.49’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 39’ 20.96’’ E |
| | |Onuchi Street and |Start: Latitude 0050 04’ 29.52’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 39’ 07.05’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0050 04’ 23.43’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 39’ 11.34’’ E |
| | | New Ahoada/Omoku Road |Start: Latitude 0050 04’ 37.50’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 39’ 08.45’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0050 07’ 43.81’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 39’ 09.96’’ E |
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|Table 1h: The Intervention Corridors* |
|S/N |LGA |PROPOSED INTERVENTION ROADS |GPS COORDINATES |
|8 |Obuama – Degema Local Government |Idomubo Road, |Start: Latitude 0040 47’ 31.53’’ N and Longitude |
| |Area | |0060 46’ 30.75’’ E |
| |(Rivers West) | |End: Latitude 0040 47’ 26.42’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 43’ 30.26’’ E |
| | | Road 1 (Tonye Harry) Emmanuel Gate Road, |Start: Latitude 0040 47’ 26.42’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 43’ 30.26’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0040 47’ 26.06’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 43’ 28.76’’ E |
| | | Chief Ekine House Road (Broad Ville) Emmanuel Gate|Start: Latitude 0040 47’ 42.20’’ N and Longitude |
| | |Extension |0060 46’ 29.34’’ E |
| | | |Mid: Latitude 0040 47’ 35.43’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 46’ 29.89’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0040 47’ 32.27’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 46’ 30.56’’ E |
| | | Chief Atubomema Road |Start: Latitude 0040 47’ 31.70’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 46’ 32.54’’ E |
| | | |Mid: Latitude 0040 47’ 36.53’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 46’ 31.59’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0040 37’ 45.47’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 46’ 32.26’’ E |
| | |Skill Acquisition Road |Start: Latitude 0040 47’ 43.40’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 46’ 33.15’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0040 47’ 42.42’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 46’ 29.26’’ E |
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|Table 1i: the Intervention Corridors* |
|S/N |LGA |PROPOSED INTERVENTION ROADS |GPS COORDINATES |
|9 |Bakana – Degema Local Government |King Igbanibo Road, |Start: Latitude 0040 44’ 24.54’’ N and Longitude |
| |Area | |0060 57’ 54.13’’ E |
| |(Rivers West) | |Mid: Latitude 0040 44’ 27.24’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |57’ 54.64’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0040 44’ 29.27’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |57’ 55.02’’ E |
| | |School Road, |Start: Latitude 0040 44’ 14.34’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 57’ 58.54’’ E |
| | | |Mid: Latitude 0040 44’ 09.58’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |58’ 02.42’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0040 44’ 04.57’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |58’ 03.66’’ E |
| | | St. Scholarstica Road, |Start: Latitude 0040 44’ 14.34’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 57’ 58.54’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0040 44’ 11.32’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |58’ 04.37’’ E |
| | | St. Andrew Church Road, |Start: Latitude 0040 44’ 14.34’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 57’ 58.54’’ E |
| | | |Mid: Latitude 0040 44’ 13.03’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |58’ 53.12’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0040 44’ 10.17’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |58’ 51.05’’ E |
| | | Circular Road, |Start: Latitude 0040 44’ 23.14’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 57’ 54.53’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0040 44’ 20.24’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |57’ 48.62’’ E |
| | |MelfordOkilo Road, |Start: Latitude 0040 44’ 17.14’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 57’ 59.27’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0040 44’ 18.62’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |58’ 02.42’’ E |
| | |Pedro Street |Start: Latitude 0040 44’ 23.14’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 57’ 56.36’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0040 44’ 24.68’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |58’ 01.32’’ E |
| | | Duke Africa Street |Start: Latitude 0040 44’ 22.04’’ N and Longitude |
| | | |0060 57’ 56.16’’ E |
| | | |End: Latitude 0040 44’ 23.62’’ N and Longitude 0060 |
| | | |58’ 02.52’’ E |
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|Table 1j: The Intervention Corridors* |
|S/N |LGA |PROPOSED INTERVENTION ROADS |GPS COORDINATES |
|10 |Eleme Local Government Area |Agbonchia from Market Roundabout – Oyigbo Road |Start: Latitude 04°52'16.6”N and Longitude07°08´27.3”E |
| |(Rivers South) | | |
| | | |End: Latitude 04°52’19.5”N and Longitude 07°08'13.2”E |
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|Table 1k : The Intervention Corridors* |
|S/N |LGA |PROPOSED INTERVENTION ROADS |GPS COORDINATES |
|11 |Obio/Akpor Local Government Area | |Start: Latitude 4°52’66.40”N and Longitude 6°59’80.34”E |
| |(Rivers East) |Rumuwoke – Rumuagholu Road | |
| | | |End: Latitude 4°53’15.06”N and Longitude 6°57’61.60”E |
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|Table 1L: The Intervention Corridors* |
|S/N |LGA |PROPOSED INTERVENTION ROADS |GPS COORDINATES |
|12 |Obio/Akpor Local Government Area | |Start: Latitude 4°52’76.68”N and Longitude 6°58’79.78”E |
| |(Rivers East) |Rumuchukwu – Airport Road | |
| | | |End: Latitude 4°53’15.06”N and Longitude 6°57’61.60”E |
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|Table 1m: The Intervention Corridors* |
|S/N |LGA |PROPOSED INTERVENTION ROADS |GPS COORDINATES |
|13 |Obio/Akpor Local Government Area |Nkpolu Road |Start: Latitude 4°52’71.75”N and Longitude 6°58’90.21”E |
| |(Rivers East) | | |
| | | |End: Latitude 4°52’27.73”N and Longitude 6°58’86.73”E |
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Echikwa Street Ekpahuru extension Ekpahuru Street Kings (waterside) road
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Onuchi road Old and New Ahoada/Omoku road
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Skill Acquisition road Chief Ekine house road Idumobo road Emmanuel Gate Road 1 Chief Atubomema road
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St. Scholaristica road School road St Andrew road MelfordOkilo
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Duke Africa street Circular road King Igbanibo road
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Agbonchia
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