1. VIEW OF THE PROJECT AREA FROM ONE OF THE HILL OUTCROPS
2. SITE VERIFICATION TEAM
DURING THE SITE VISIT
SITE VERIFICATION
A SITE VERIFICATION
VISIT WAS
CONDUCTED, ON JULY
17th 2013 TO GIVE
THE MINISTRY
OFFICIAL A FIRST
HAND INFORMATION
AND ACTUAL PICTURE
OF THE PROJECT SITE
/ ENVIRONMENT.
REMARKS: PROJECT ASSIGNED TO
CATEGORY III, TWO SEASON’S DATA
GATHERING AND IN-HOUSE REVIEW.
3. PICTURES OF SCOPING WORKSHOP
SCOPING WORKSHOP
SCOPING WORKSHOP TO
EXPLAIN THE PROPOSED
EIA, AND ITS BENEFITS
TO THE HOST
COMMUNITY WAS HELD
ON 17th SEPTEMBER,
2013 WITH THE
REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE MINISTER OF
ENVIRONMENT,
REPRESENTING THE
DIRECTOR, EIA DIVISION
PRESENT
4. EQUIPMENTS AND
SAMPLES
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE
SCOPING WORKSHOP FIELD
WORK COMMENCED.
SAMPLES WERE COLLECTED
FROM VARIOUS LOCATIONS
WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE
PROJECT SITE
CALIBRATED EQUIPMENT
WERE USED FOR BOTH
INSITU – AND LABORATORY
QA /QC WERE OBSERVED
TO PRESERVE SAMPLES FOR
LABORATORY ANALYSIS
5. Field work for Physico-chemical
and Ecology parameters / studies
Multidisciplinary team used for
field work and report
preparation followed immediately
FIELD WORK FOR
BOTH WET AND DRY
SEASONS WERE
CONDUCTED IN
SEPTEMBER 2013,
AND JANUARY 2014
RESPECTIVELY.
A MINISTRY OFFICIAL
WAS ASSIGNED TO
SUPERVISE THE
ACTIVITIES.
6. THE REPORT CONTAINS EIGHT CHAPTERS WITH REFERENCE , BIBLIOGRAPHY AND APPENDICES IN LINE
WITH THE EIA WRITING FORMAT OF THE FMENV.
This report is presented in Eight Chapters as follows:
Chapter One - Consists of introduction with the EIA Terms of Reference (TOR), relevant background
information about Nestle Nigeria Plc (the Applicant), and Legal/Administrative Framework for
EIA in Nigeria.
Chapter Two - discusses the project justification and presents the need/value of the
project and project development options.
Chapter Three - describes the proposed project, location, project activities, excavation,
construction, waste management, commissioning, operation and the project schedule.
Chapter Four – We have baseline condition of the study area and Information on socio- economic and health
status of the area. Consultation activities with stakeholders-Government Agencies, the public
and the host communities within the project are presented here.
Chapter Five - Details of Associated and Potential Environmental Impacts of the proposed Project are
highlighted in this chapter.
Chapter Six - discusses the Mitigation Measures for the identified adverse impacts.
Chapter Seven - recommends a cost-effective Environmental Management Plan to adopt
throughout the project life cycle. It also recommends an environmental monitoring and wastes
management programme and outlines the plans for site restoration and remediation after
closure/abandonment.
Chapter Eight - gives the conclusion and offers advice on project implementation.
References and appendices are also included in this section.
7. THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DESCRIBE IN BRIEF, THE CONTENT OF THE EIA REPORT.
IT FOCUSES ON THE IMPORTANT FINDINGS, OBSERVATIONS AND REMARKS
CONTAINED IN THE MAIN BODY OF THE REPORT
THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THERFORE INCLUDES:
INTRODUCTION
THE PROPONENT: BRIEF HISTORY OF NESTLE NIGERIA PLC
THE TERMS OF REFERENCE
SCOPE OF THE EIA
EIA PREMISES
BENEFITS OF THE EIA
EXTRACTS OF RELEVANT LAWS AND GUIDELINES : EIA ACT, NESREA
ACT, SON AND NAFDAC LAWS AND GUIDELINES ETC
EIA METHODOLOGY AND STRUCTURE
JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROJECT AND PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION IN
TERMS OF WEATHER, PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL
ENVIRONMENT
ASSOCITED AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS
MITIGATION MEASURES
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION
8. Details in the body of
the report
Nestle’s contributions to the Nigerian
economy and the company share
value policy are contained here.
THIS BASICALLY
INTRODUCED THE
SUBJECT OF THE EIA
AND THE PROPONENT
AS WELL AS THE
ADMISTRATIVE AND
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
OF THE STUDIES
PROPONENT – NESTLE
NIGERIA PLC
PROJECT – WATER
PROCESSING
PROJECT NAME-
NESTLE NIGERIA ABAJI
GREEN FIELD WATER
FACTORY
EIA LAWS/ GUIDELINES
BENEFITS ETC
9. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION- ONE MAJOR JUSTIFICATION
for the implementation of the proposed project was the cost
of transporting bottled water from Nestle existing water factory
in Agbara, Ogun State to the northern part of the Nation. The
proposed project was intended to reduce cost and bring Nestle
water nearer its esteemed customers.
10. OTHER
JUSTIFICATIONS
To expand Nestlé
water business in
Nigeria.
To provide job
opportunities to
Nigerians .
PROJECT COST AND BENEFITS
Value of The Project
The cost of sitting the
proposed Nestlé Nigeria
Greenfield Water Factory is
estimated at over Five Billion
Naira (N5b).
Benefits of The Project
Foreign Investment Attraction
to the Nation
Creation of Job Opportunities
in the Country
Revenue Generation for
Government
Rural Development, in
particular Abaji Municipal Area
Council Territory
11. Project implementation as proposed was
chosen after critical consideration of the
other alternatives
These are also backed up by Nestle’s long
term planning and programme of
increasing their shareholders value
PROJECT ALTERNATIVE
The project alternatives
considered includes:
The no project option
The site relocation
consideration
The process /
technology option
The implementation of
project as proposed.
Reason for Project
implementation as proposed
Growth of the potable
water industry
Reduction of cost of
production
Availability of water
reservouir that supports
the volume of production
Use of Best Available
Technology
Sustainability of the
Project
12. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Project is given a broad overview here
in terms of
1. Location – Abaji Area Council
2. Size – 11.4 hectares of land acquired
3. Layout – Administrative and production
halls, Utility blocks and social services
4. Summary of existing environmental
condition
5. Process – Simple water treatment involving
filtration with sand beds, UV treatment and
reverse osmosis
6. Waste Management
13. MAP OF THE PROJECT AREA, SHOWING RELATIVE DISTANCE TO
EXISTING COMMUNITIES AND ROADS TO THE NNAGFWF
PROJECT SITE
15. PLANT LAYOUT SHOWING THE AREA TO BE DEVELOPED
AND EQUIPMENT LAYOUT FOR THE PROPOSED PLANT
16. S/N Particulars Details
1 Location
Village Mandereji
Town Abaji
State FCT Abuja
2 Co-ordinates (UTM) N 943314.62, E 272210.94
N 943350.47, E 272643.74
N 943055.39, E 272678.66
N 943059.24, E 272523.46
N 943082.14, E 272245.24
3 Elevation above sea Level 128m – 580m
4 Climatic condition Predominant Annual Wind Direction :East, Southwest, and West
Annual mean Max Temp: 36.5oC
Annual mean Min Temp:19.6 oC
5 Present land use at proposed site farming
6 Nearest Highway / Road Lokoja- Abuja ( Trunck A2)
7 Defence Installation None within 10km radius
8 Nearest Industrial park International Truck park <0.5km opposite the project site
9 Nearest Airport Abuja international Airport about 90km N
10 Nearest Village Mandereji, 1Km N
11 Nearest Town Abaji, 2 Km S
12 Nearest river Yawuti River 2km N
13 Hills and Valleys Some are present in and nearby
14 Archeologically important places None within 6km radius
15 Nearest place of tourist / religious importance Churches and mosques around Village and Town.
16 Ecological Sensitive area (National Parks / Wild life reserves) None within 6km radius
17 List of Industries Pipeline Product and Marketing Company (PPMC) 3.2km N
18 Topography of the proposed site Partly plain two out crop hills
19 Nature of soil clayey
20 Major crops in the study area Guinea Corn, beni-seed and Cassava, Millet, groundnut, Mango
Table 3.2: Environmental Setting of the Project Area
17.
18.
19. Raw Water Process Description
The water purifying process is a very simple one, similar to what obtains in
the NW Agbara factory.
Raw water pumping
Raw water would be pumped from deep borehole (150m) with submersible
pump and sent for treatment / purification which consist of filtration and
reverse osmosis processes.
Raw water purification
Raw water will be purified by filtration in sand filters and reverse osmosis
process.
Preform conversion
Preforms would be fed into a high pressure blower to convert to PET
bottles. (i.e Packaging Material for Production)
Water Filling and capping
Preformed PET bottles will be filled to the required volume and capped
by the filler and capping machines respectively.
Labeling and Coding
Filled and capped bottles would then be transferred via conveyors to the
labeling and coding machines where the necessary NAFDAC and SON
coding requirements will be applied.
Wrapping, and Palletizing
Labeled bottles are further transferred by conveyor to the palletizer where
they will be packed and shrink-wrapped into 20x0.6L and stretch wrapped
on to a pallet into 3x4x6 units of 20x0.6L. The pallet is the unit for
loading on to trucks for transportation to their various Distributors Depot.
20. INPUTS VOLU
ME
T
ANTICIPATED
LOSSES/WASTE
% T
OUTPU
TS
T
ENV.
IMPAC
TS
Raw
water
(m3)
116,700 15 17,505 99,195
To be
treated
before
discharg
e
PET 700 1.0 7.0 693 To be
recycled
Plastic 130 0.2 0.3 129.70 To be
sold as
scrap
Caps 32 0.1 0.03 31.97 To be
recycled
Preform
s
550 1.5 8.25 541.75 To be
recycled
Trays 15.49 1.5 3,938
258,562
To be
sold as
scrap
Pallets
1200uni
ts
5.0 60.0 1140 To be
sold as
scrap
ENERGY
SOURCE
INPUT OUTPUT
LOSSES ENV.
IMPACT
PHCN
(KW/Elect
rical
Load)
- - - -
GENERA
TOR
(KW /
Electrical
Load)
2280 1600 680 Minimal
impact as
only
efficiency
is over
70%
DIESEL
(AGO) Lt
/ month.
315,360 220,752 94,608 “
NATURA
L GAS
(m3)
- - - -
LPG Kg /
hr.
10.4 8.32 2.08 Minimal
impact
21.
22.
23. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ENVIRONMENT
4.1 Introduction
This chapter highlights the current environmental condition of the
proposed site. It is essentially to generate BASELINE DATA that will
form the basis for impact monitoring and mitigation. As much as
possible exact / empirical data of both physico-chemical parameters
and ecological status indicators were captured for immediate and
future reference.
The study area of this project covers an area within a radius of 6-km
from the center of the proposed NNAGFWF project site. The
existing environmental setting is considered as the baseline
environmental conditions and are described with respect to climate,
hydro-geological, air quality, noise level, water quality, soil quality,
vegetation pattern, ecology, socio-economic profile, land use, and
places of archaeological importance.
The data have been generated to cover the two major seasons
(wet & dry).
Wet seasons sampling was conducted first between Sept 18th and
19th 2013 while dry season was conducted between January 7th
and 8th 2014.
46. 4.3.7.1 Physical Properties
Physical appearance of the soil encountered in the study area showed
that they could be classified into three categories namely:
Juvenile/lacustrine alluvium or hydromorphic soils, Ferrisols/ferruginous,
and Lithosols
a) The Juvenile soils on riverine and lacustrine alluvium have highly
heterogeneous parent material with stratified profiles. They consist of
soils of the flood plains, which are permanently or seasonally water
logged located mainly on lower slopes and alluvial areas referred to as
“fadama”. This type was encountered at the control site which was at
a lower plain and closer to the river course.
b) Ferrisols/ferruginous tropical soils were encountered and these
covered over half of the study area. These soils exhibited differentiated
horizons and frequently had a leached A horizon and contained a
textural or structural B-horizon. Free iron oxides were present within
the profile in the form of mottles or concretions. The ferruginous soils
were either developed on crystalline rocks, or were undifferentiated
and developed from mixed rocks of basement complex. A summary of
the characteristics (Particule sizes and profile ) of the ferrisols
encountered within the study area is given in Table 4.10.
c) The lithosols are soils with weakly developed genetic horizons
containing coarse elements and having solid rock within 30-60cm of
the surface. They are of limited agricultural value as the profile is
very shallow. The ferrisols have deep profile with varying amounts of
iron concretions. The clay fraction usually consists entirely of Kaolinite
(1:1 clay), free iron oxides and amorphous gels with small quantities
of 2:1 clay.
47. Chemical Properties
Chemical properties of the soil analysis by methods described in Appendix 4 showed
that the soil are all slightly acidic in nature with pH range of both control and site
samples within (6.34 – 6.76). and (6.98 - 7.37) for both wet and dry season analysis.
Organic Matter recorded ranged between (0.92 – 4.3) for wet season and (0.99 – 4.52)
for the dry season.
Insoluble silica content was high (78.7 - 86.2) %, for wet and (72.9 - 83.7) %, for dry
season. while Iron content was between (149.1 – 1570.16) mg/l wet season and (419.15
– 2253.70) (Graph 4.4) This shows the characteristic of the soil type which has earlier
been described as mainly ferruginous and lithosols. The lower level recorded in the wet
season may be connected with its being leached as a result of rain. The presence in
the ground water confirm this.
As expected the amount of Ammoniacal Nitrogen and Nitrate were more in the wet
season than the dry season. Ammoniacal Nitrogen concentration ranged between (2.03 –
11.17) wet and (0.63 – 1.02) dry season while Nitrate concentration ranged between
(6.98 – 63.42) wet and (7.68 – 16.91) dry season. (Graph 4.1 & 4.2)
Similar trend is recorded for phosphorus. Concentration ranged between (41.77 – 43.71)
Wet and (23.65 – 25.48) dry season (Graph 4.3). While Nitrates are essential plant
nutrients, excess amount can cause significant water quality problem if run off occurs.
Together with phosphorus, excess can accelerate eutrophication causing dramatic
increase in aquatic plant growth and change in plant and animal that live in the
stream. At the present concentration, they are not of any threat to the environment.
The content of basic cations like calcium Magnesium and Potassium also give the
extent of leaching in the soil. Again the observed trend is that wet season values are
lower than that of dry season. (Graph 4.5, 4.6 & 4.7)
Lead, Chromium and ( Heavy metals ) were not detected but Cadmium was found in
very minute (trace) quantities in some point. Copper and Zinc value ranged between
(3.89 – 6.69) mg/l wet season / (0.92 – 8.50) mg/l dry season, and (0.24 – 5.27) mg/l
wet season / (3.06 – 29.37) mg/l dry season, respectively.
48. Surface Water Profile / Analysis
Water samples collected from the surface water body ( Yawuti river) was analysed and
the following characteristics were obtained.
General Appearance
The samples appeared brownish and with particulate.
Turbidity
Measured turbidity value ranged between (18.0 -39.6) wet Season and (7.5) dry season.
The value showed that the The high turbidity of 39.6NTU which is above the FMEnv
limit of 5NTU occurred at the down stream in September. This may be attributed to
anthropogenic intrusion at that point of the river course. Most of the settlers were
found fetching water and carrying out domestic activities like washing at that point of
the river. The values were generally lower in the dry season compared to the wet
season.
Colour & Odour
True colour measured were all below 5Hz (wet and dry) for all the stations sampled.
All the samples were of unobjectionable odour. The trend followed that observed for
the turbidity. High colour recorded in the dry season depend on the dissolved organic
matter and biological activity. The volume of the river which was lower at this period
also contributed to the higher value. The value are however within the FMEnv limit of
10Hz
pH
pH value recorded were all within a range of (6.3 – 6.5) wet , and (7.0 – 7.1) dry,
which still falls within the WHO limit of 6-9 for drinking water. The higher value were
recorded for the upstream and lower for the down stream in both seasons. While
slightly acidic value were recorded during the wet season, Neutral condition persist
during the dry season.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical conductivity which is the ability of water to conduct an electric current
ranged between (52 and 54) us/cm. This was higher in the dry season. The value have
a critical influence on aquatic biota and every kind of organism has typical level that
it can tolerate. The values recorded were typical for fresh water bodies.
49. Alkalinity (CaCo3)
Alkalinity refers to the capacity of water to neutralize acid. The value for this study ranged from 21.8
to 23.6 mg/l with the dry season value highest.
Total Dissolved Solid
Total dissolved solid ranged between 50.4 – 52.8mg/l. the high value noted were for the down stream
station. Evidence of animal feaces around this area may be responsible for this. These values are
however lower than the FMEnv limit of 500mg/l There were no trend variation noticed in the wet and
dry season when compared.
Positive ions (Cations)
The following cations ( Calcium, Magnesium and Manganese) etc) were all below the FMEnv limits a
possibility of absence of any major impact or pollution.
As expected Calcium was most abundant ranging between (3.2 – 10.6) mg/l for both seasons. Magnsium
ranged between (0.86 – 2.1) mg/l. Both are indicators of the degree of hardness of the water.
Negative ions (Anions)
Chloride, Nitrate, Nitrite and sulphate were all detected but within the FMEnv limits. Although
anthropogenic influence on the stream was evident yet the value recorded must have been within the
limit due to the flowing nature of the river.
Nitrate ranged between (0.25 – 0.75), Nitrite (0.01 – 0.04) and sulphate (2.5 – 4.4).
Chloride as expected was most abundant among the Anions with values between (2.4 - 5.4).The
higher value recorded during the dry season may be due to evaporation. But all value were within the
FMEnv limit of 200 mg/l. Phosphorus as phosphate ranged between (1.5 -2.3) mg/l wet and (0.77 –
1.50) mg/l dry season. This major component of agricultural fertilizer is a limiting nutrient in many
river systems. The moderate level is an indication of its availability in the surrounding soil and not
through application of fertilizers.
50. Heavy Metals
Arsenic, cadmium, chromium and lead were not detected. Copper value
ranged between (0.059 - 0.125) for both wet and dry season. Manganese
ranged from a low 0.012 m/l g to a high 0.209mg/l the higher value, was
recorded for the downstream of the River Yawuti. This is also higher than
the FMEnv limit. Iron ranged between (1.7 - 6.2) mg/l wet and (1.1 – 1.4)
mg/l dry, depicting the ferruginous nature of the area. The high value
resulted from the downstream sample. This value may be attributed to
pronounced erosion along the way near the river bank.
Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
DO value ranged between (4.0 – 5.0) wet and 6.4 dry season. All value were
above the limit of > 2.0 , The DO are considered adequate to support
aquatic life.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
The BOD ranged between (5.0 – 15.0) mg/l wet, and (2.0 – 3.0) mg/l for dry
season. Both values are lower than the limit of 50mg/l stated by the
FMenv. It can be concluded that the water is not polluted for now.
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Correspondingly, the COD ranged between (5.0 – 10.0) mg/l and within the
limit of FMEnv standard of 90 mg/l.
In conclusion, apart from the Iron content of the river, the water quality is
within the acceptable limits. However, in the light of some coliform count
(6 -30) CFU /ml, and High Mesophillic Plate Count (TNTC), it is
recommended that both the groundwater and surface water available to the
community be subjected to some treatment before consumption.(i.e boiling
& filtration)
53. Socio - Economics
Introduction
Abaji is the headquarters of the Abaji Area Council which is one of the 6 Area Councils in the
Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A greater part of the Abaji Area Council was excised from the
old Niger and present-day Kogi States. However, before its creation, it was one of the
then 9 Development Area created at the inception of the FCT for ease of
administration. It was later made local government area in 1987 following Federal
Government directive that the 9 Development Areas be reconstituted into autonomous
Local Government Areas in 1990. Another structural amendment resulted in merging of
Abaji Local Government with Yaba Local Government to form the present Abaji Area
Council.
The Council is made up of executive and legislative arms and structured into the following
departments:
Administration, Agriculture, Works, Education, Finance, Health and Environmental
Sanitation
The town (Abaji) is located about 100km from Abuja on the Abuja-Lokoja road. It is
at the boundary of the FCT to the south-west. Abaji is occupied by many ethnic
groups including the following: Hausa, Egbira, Gbagi, Bassa and Ganagana and a
significant population of other ethnic groups from all over Nigeria. Hausa and Ganagana (a
Nupe dialect) are the commonest native languages spoken. However, the predominant
ethinic groups are the Ganagana and Egbira groups.
The population of Abaji was 46,600 as at the last National Census (2006) but with a
national annual growth rate of 3 – 4 %, the present population is estimated to be about
58,000 which makes it one of the big towns in the Federal Capital Territory. Abaji has
a land area of 1,100 square kilometres. It is structured into the following 10 wards for
administrative purpose: Alu Mamagi, Central Abaji, Ebagi, Gawu, Gurdi, North-east, Nuku,
Pandagi, South-east, and Yaba.
54.
55.
56. SOCIO - ECONOMICS ISSUES THAT WERE
INVESTIGATED INCLUDE:
OCCUPATION
EDUCATION
PUBLIC AMENITIES : ROAD, WATER, ELECTRICITY
TRANSPORTATION
ACCOMODATION
LAND USE
TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS
INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
57. In this Chapter, attention is directed towards the identification and
quantification of impacts that are associated with Project activities on
the environment. These impacts are generally classified as primary or
secondary. Primary impacts are those which are attributed directly and
secondary impacts are those which are indirectly induced and typically
include the associated transformations and changed patterns of social
and economic activities by the proposed action. Some additional hidden
impacts may also be predicted from the relevant components of the
project.
The impacts have been predicted for the proposed Nestle Abaji
Greenfield Water Factory (NNAGFWF) Project, assuming the baseline
conditions covered during the EIA study remain the same till the
commencement of the proposed Project.
Aspect of the proposed NNAGFWF that would create impact on the
environment are in two distinct phases:
The Site preparation and construction phase
The processing and operational phase
The magnitude and significance of such impacts on the ecosystem,
which may be broadly classified into human, biological and physical
elements have equally been assessed.
The chapter would be concluded by assessing the possible Project’s
specific Risk and Hazards Assessment.
58. Impact Adverse Beneficial Short
Term
Long
Term
No effect Negative
effect
Positive
effect
Reversible Irreversible
Vegetation loss due to site clearing * * * *
Soil erosion due to pipe laying * * * *
Organic matter loss due to earth work * * * *
TSP due to construction activities * * * *
Noise Pollution due electricity generating set
and vehicular movement
* * * *
Impairment of road human and road traffic * * * *
SOx, NOx, CO from generating sets and
vehicles
* * * *
Landscape alteration due to site clearing and
construction
* * * *
Employment * * * *
Influx of workers * * * *
Public and Health risk due to alteration of
climatic condition
* * * *
Noise Pollution due to construction * *
Underground and surface water quality
impairment due to the exploitation for
production
* * *
Air emission effects to human health,
agriculture and native wildlife and vegetation
* *
Habitat change and reduced population of wild
life
* * *
Noise and Vibration due to heavy equipment * * *
Dislocation of farmers due to change in
land use
* * * *
Community development * * *
Improved standard of living * *
Increase revenue to FCT , AAC * *
TABLE 5.4: RAU’ AD CHECKLISTOF POTENTIAL IMPACTS
59. Project Activity Environmental
Component
Potential Impacts Significance of
Impact
Duration of
Impacts
Magnitude of
Impact
A Excavation
Transportation
EnergySupply
Solid/Liquid
Waste
Plant installation
Air / Climate
Particulate emission
from construction
Vehicles Emission
from transportation to
and from the project
site.
Particulate Emission
from Generating set.
Odour from
undisposed solid /
liquid waste. (from
Waste Water
Treatment Plant)
Emission of toxic
vapour from hazardous
materials.
Adverse
Adverse
Adverse
Adverse
Adverse
Short term
Long term
Periodic/ Short
term
Periodic/ Short
term
Medium term
Moderate/
Negligible
.
Moderate/
Negligible
Negligible / Not
important.
Negligible /
Medium.
Moderate / Medium.
B Transportation
Installation of
machinery and
equipment
Possible
Accidents/
equipment
breakdown
Drilling of
Borehole Well &
Production Hall
Construction
Noise/ Vibration Sound from
transportation to and
from the project site
may lead to hearing
impairment.
Sound/ Vibration from
drilling machine.
Block setting & Iron
bending activities
Sound from welding,
steel fabrication, pipe
laying.
Adverse
Adverse
Adverse
Short term
Short term
Short term
Short term
Moderate/
Negligible
Severe/ High
Severe/ High
Severe/High
1.ESTIMATION OF MAGNITUDE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF POTENTIAL PROJECT IMPACTS. Table 5.7
60. Site / Land
Clearing.
(mostly
grasses and
flowers
Plant
construction
and
Equipment
installation
Vegetation/
Aesthetics
Elimination of
terrestrial,
fauna/floral
habitat.
Change in Land
use/ Value.
Change in the
landscape.
Adverse
Adverse
Adverse
Long term
Long term
Long term
Severe/High
Moderate/
Medium
Moderate/
Medium.
Land
Clearing
Construction
of Storage /
Warehouse
building
Transportatio
n
Handling of
Hazardous
material(s) –
during well
drilling
Treatment of
water
Socio/ Economic
Increased
job/working
opportunities
locally.
Improved income
opportunities.
Change in social
structure/ services.
Possible effects
on occupational
health and safety
of the work
Increase
economic
activities locally
and nationally.
Beneficial
Beneficial
Beneficial
Adverse
Beneficial
Short term
Short term
Long term
Short term
Long term
Moderate/
Medium
Moderate/
Medium
Severe/ High
( + )
Severe/High
( - )
Moderate/
Medium
61. MITIGATION MEASURES
6.1 Introduction
This chapter focuses on mitigation measures which have been developed in
consideration of the baseline conditions at the proposed NNAGFWF project
site and study area.
Mitigation measures are used to eliminate if possible or reduce the risk(s)
associated with the occurrence of potential impacts of the proposed project.
These measures / controls have also taken into consideration projects
activities and their envisaged impacts and concerns of stakeholders during
the scoping and consultative forum as well as socio-economic / health
status of the host community.
Based on the type / nature and characteristics of impacts, mitigation
measures have been designed to address necessary areas by the following
ways:
Prevention: Mitigation measures to address routine impacts have been
included as part of the engineering design and process planning to ensure
that significant potential impacts and risks do not occur.
Reduction and Control: Mitigation measures to ensure that the effects or
consequences of impacts that could not be prevented are reduced to levels
as low as reasonably practicable.
Monitoring: Mitigation measures to ensure that periodic checks are carried
out on effects parameters to eliminate their impacts by ensuring
compliance to statutorily permitted limits.
Summary of recommended mitigation measures to ameliorate all the
significant associated and potential impacts identified for the proposed
NNAGFWF project are highlighted in Table 6.1 However, brief explanatory
highlights are provided below.
62. Acquisition and Land Use
Land purchase and documentation have been done through the Abaji Local Council which has been vested with the authority
by the FCT Administration.
Indigenous farmers shall be consulted and adequately compensated for the land cleared, economics crops and trees through
enumeration exercised supervised by the Abaji Area Council.
Records of such consultations and compensations shall be well documented for future reference. (The NNAGFWF Project has
however concluded this aspect and documentation is attached as Appendix 8)
6.3 Site Preparation and Construction
The proponent shall:
use existing access routes / ways and ensure minimum clearing during site survey.
Use equipment with low levels of noise and emissions that are within the acceptable national standards and specifications
Re – grass / flower the Project surrounding.
◦ Remove excess excavated soil for re – use (in other project – road repairs / remediation of erosion areas etc)
Cement concrete / paving of un – grassed area.
Ensure that water be sprinkled on open surface during excavation to reduce amount of soil particulates.
Use Power sourced from the National grid where available to minimize burning of fossil fuel.
Ensure movement of trucks and heavy duty vehicles are properly timed to ensure minimal interference with local
transportation as well as that of the major highway.
Utilization of road worthy trucks to reduce emission of noxious gases and leakages of petroleum products in and around the
Project Site in particular and Factory in general.
Ensure that all operators including third party contractors are trained on safety measures and site operational procedures.
Make provision for personal protection equipment for all categories of projects workers. Ears muffs, hard hat and safety boots
shall be made compulsory for site construction workers.
Display, conspicuously, site safety requirements at the entrance of the site. Pictorial and dummy safety methods shall be
employed to cater for the level of education of the workers.
Provide standard health and safety management on site in accordance with Nestle world-wide practice.
Limit movement of unauthorized people to the Project site.
Ensure land clearing and excavations are completed before wet season resumes to avoid run off that may contaminate surface
water.
Ensure proper handling of oil and any other soil contaminant to avoid contamination of ground water. Lubricants shall be
disposed according to established good housekeeping practices.
Provide adequate security at the site to prevent unwanted intruders.
Ensure that solid wastes are disposed off by licensed and accredited waste contractors.
Ensure storage of construction materials at designated area within the site and shall maintain good site management and
engineering practices during construction.
Engage qualified local people as security, skilled and unskilled labour during construction activities.
63. Operation
The proponent shall:
Ensure that impacts indicating parameters for air quality, noise, water, soil environment are monitored
and within acceptable FMEnv standard limits and guidelines.
Ensure the use of impacts reducing devices and incorporate appropriate contingency and emergency
response plan.
6.5 Decommissioning
The proponent shall:
Ensure decommissioning according to Nestle international standard and National guideline, if available.
Ensure the restoration of site by re-vegetation
6.6 Socio – economics
Adequate compensation shall be paid to affected farmers for their cleared land, crops and economic
trees.
Awareness campaign by means of consultative and stakeholders meeting shall be held at various
stages of the project.
Proponent shall as part of agreed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) undertake, identified
community development project(s) for the host community.
Proponent shall support existing social infrastructure to reduce pressure on the limited ones as a
result of influx of people into the area.
Use of local labour shall be given greater consideration in areas that are applicable / feasible.
Nestle shared value initiative shall be encouraged for adoption by the relevant stakeholders.
6.7 Health
The mitigation measures for health impacts shall include:
Provision of mobile toilet on site during construction phase.
◦ Provision of site camp and mosquito nets for those that will be staying overnight.
◦ Solid waste to be discarded by approved contractors
◦ Provision of potable water for drinking (Packaged Nestle water will be provided).
◦ Continous health education on easily transmitted diseases and communicable diseases will be conducted.
◦ Masking agents to be used for offensive odours from Waste Water Treatment Plant.
64. Project Activity Environmental
Component
Identified negative
Impact
Mitigation Measure
Design / Land acquisition Soil Loss of land, loss of economic
crops
Compensate communities for
land take and farmlands.
Site Preparation / Clearing and
ground excavation.
Soil, Terrestrial Fauna And Flora Migration of Wildlife
Vegetation removal exposes soil
to adverse weather conditions.
Increase in Particulate and
Noxious emissions
Surface water contamination
use existing access routes /
ways and ensure minimum
clearing during site survey.
Re – grassing / Flowering of
Project surrounding.
Removal of excess excavated
soil for re – use (in other
project – road repairs /
remediation of erosion areas
etc)
Cement concrete / paving of un
– grassed area.
Use equipment with low levels
of noise and emissions that are
within the acceptable national
standards and specifications
Ensure that water be sprinkled
on open surface during
excavation to reduce amount of
soil particulates
Use Power sourced from the
National grid where available to
minimize burning of fossil fuel.
Ensure movement of trucks and
heavy duty vehicles are
properly timed to ensure
minimal interference with local
transportation as well as that of
the major highway.
65. Construction / pipe laying, backfilling,
machines installations
Soil, Water, Air Quality, Noise Health of the neighbouring residents
/ workers which may lead to
hearing impairment.
Atmospheric pollution.
Injuries or accidents by machines
Solid waste (domestic / industrial)
Use of appropriate PPE.
Use of relevant safety
instruction and illustrations
Site Safety Health Management
Procedures
Limit Access to project Site.
Clearing and Excavations to be
done in Dry Season
Good housekeeping practices
and proper handling of oil.
Solid wastes to be disposed off
by licensed/ accredited waste
contractors.
Storage of construction
materials at designated area
within the site and enforcement
of good site management and
engineering practices.
Reduction at source, sorting
and separation of materials for
re-use and sale to third party
users.
Operation / production, sales and
marketing
Soil, Water, Air quality, Noise Movement of vehicles / Trucks in
and out of the project site (i.e
loading & off loading of packing
materials and Finished Products &
noise / emission generation).
Occasional emission of unpleasant
odours from Factory Waste Water
Treatment Plant – to which the
waste water from the Washer is
discharged.
Packaging material; remnants of
damaged pet, damaged pallets etc.
Use of vehicular packing,
loading & off loading
warehouse facility within
Factory.
Utilisation of road worthy trucks
to reduce emission of noxious
gases and leakages of petroleum
products in and around the
Project Site in particular and
Factory in general.
Need to introduce odour
masking fumigant / deodorant
agent to reduce emission of
unpleasant odour(s) to the
surrounding neighbourhood
from Factory
Waste water Treatment plant
Reduction at source, sorting
and separation of materials for
re-use and sale to third party
users.
66. Decommissioning Ensure decommissioning
according to Nestle international
standard & existing National
guidelines, if available.
Ensure the restoration of site
by re-vegetation
Socio Economics Claims for compensation, conflict
of ownership
Adequate compensation shall be
paid to affected farmers for
their farms, crops and economic
trees.
Awareness campaign by means
of consultative and stakeholders
forum shall be held at various
stages of the project.
Pressure of available infrastructure Proponent shall as part of
agreed Memorandum of
Understanding undertake,
identified community
development project(s) for the
host community.
Proponent shall support existing
social infrastructure to reduce
pressure on the limited ones as
a result of influx of people
into the area.
67. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
NNAGFWF PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
A Post EIA EMP which is different from the Factory EMP has been designed for the NNAGFWF
Project: This consist of three sections namely:
Environmental Management Programme.
Environmental Contigency Plan
Waste Management Plan
7.3.1 Environmnetal Management Programme
Scope of the Environmental Management Programme
The EMP shall cover monitoring of compliance with mitigation measures during construction
activities and impacts monitoring during operation phase. This monitoring programme therefore
establishes the specific environmental and socio – economic parameters for each of the
environment that will be affected by the proposed project. The components includes:
Air quality
Noise
Water (Surface / ground)
Vegetation and wild life
Geology and hydrogeology
Soil
Waste Management
Transportation
Personnel Hygiene and safety
Socio – economic and cultural impacts
68. Project Activity / Potential
Impacts
Action Required/Mitigation
Measures
Impact Indicator Regulatory
Compliance
Monitoring Party
Frequency /
implementation time
frame
Proponent’s
Action Party
Land acquisition
- Loss of land, loss of
economic crops and
income
- conflict of ownership
Compensate farmers
for land take and
farmlands.
Proper identification
of farmers by
community / village
head
Records of
compensation,
consultations and
MOU shall be
maintained
Abaji Area Council
(AAC)
Prior to site preparation Nestle
Construction
1.Vegetation Clearing and
ground excavation.
- Migration of Wildlife
- Vegetation removal
exposes soil to adverse
weather conditions.
- Increase in Particulate
and Noxious emissions
- Surface water
contamination
Restriction of pathway
during site survey.
Re – grassing /
Flowering of Project
surrounding.
Removal of excess
excavated soil for re –
use (in other project –
road repairs /
remediation of
erosion areas etc)
Use equipment with
low levels of noise
and emissions that
are within the
acceptable national
standards and
specifications
Ensure that water be
sprinkled on open
surface during
excavation to reduce
amount of soil
particulates
Use Power sourced
from the National grid
where available to
minimize burning of
fossil fuel.
Periodic monitoring of
air parameters
Species
composition,
abundance and
identification of
dominant species,
Hunters catch,
Availability and
frequency of
sighting
NOx, CO2, CO,
Sox, SPM and
Noise level
BOD, COD, TSS
TSP, DO, pH
FMEnv, NESREA Bi-annually
.
Bi-annually
Quarterly / Monthly
Monthly
Daily during the
period of excavation
Quarterly
Nestle /
appointed
Consultant
“
“
“
Table 7.1 Environmental Management Programme for NNAGFWF Project
69. 2. Socio-economics
- Vehicular movement
and related transport
activities
Transport of equipment and
materials to site will be timed
to coincide with period of low
traffic in the area
Records of traffic
situation around
the site will be
kept
Not Applicable Daily but during the
period of transportation
only
Nestle
Construction
- pipe laying, backfilling,
machines installations
- Health of the
neighbouring residents /
workers which may
lead to hearing
impairment.
- Atmospheric pollution.
- Injuries or accidents by
machines
- Solid waste (domestic /
industrial)
Use of appropriate
PPE.
Use of relevant safety
instruction and
illustrations
Site Safety Health
Management
Procedures
Limit Access to project
Site.
Clearing and
Excavations to be done
in Dry Season
Good house keeping
practices and proper
handling of oil.
Solid wastes to be
disposed off by
licensed waste
contractors.
Storage of construction
materials at
designated area within
the site and
enforcement of good
site management and
engineering practices.
Reduction at source, sorting
and separation of materials for
re-use and sale to third party
users.
NOx, CO2, CO,
Sox, SPM and Noise
level
Records of Injury
free / Accidents &
work down time
Records all waste
handling activities
(log books) shall
be kept
FMEnv, NESREA
AAC
“
“
Quarterly / Monthly
Daily
Daily
Nestle /
appointed
Consultant
Nestle / Site safety
office / supervisor
Nestle / SHE Unit in
Nestle
Operation / production, sales and
marketing
.
- Air Quality Pollution
Environmental and
noise pollution control
shall be incorporated
into the power system
Monitoring of
atmosphere/ surrounding
air for major noxious
gases and particulates.
NOx, CO2, CO,
Sox, SPM and Noise
level
FMEnv, NESREA
AAC
. Quarterly / Monthly
Quarterly / Monthly
Nestle staff
(Laboratory)
RNL
Consultants
70. - Water Quality /
Contamination
Checking of
effluent quality,
Ground /
borehole water
Quality
(Physico – chemical &
Microbiological
Analysis)
Oil and
Grease, TDS,
COD, TSS,
BOD,
Turbidity, pH,
Temp, Heavy
metals
FMEnv, NESREA
AAC
Quarterly
weekly
Nestle staff
(Laboratory)
RNL
Consultants
- Soil Quality
Degradation
Soil test (
around the Gas
/Fuel pipeline
route ) to verify
project
operational
impact
pH, Heavy
metals,
Organic
Matter.
FMEnv, NESREA
AAC
Quarterly
.
Nestle staff
(Laboratory)
RNL
Consultants
- Environmental
Awareness
Programme
Safety, Health &
Environmental (SHE)
activities involving all
workers, major suppliers
/ distributors / contractors
– spanning 1week.
EMS FMEnv, NESREA
AAC
Annually. Company
Managers /
Consultants.
- Documentation &
Information
Dissemination
Programme.
Keeping records of all
environmentally related
compliances, Audit /
monitoring Reports, log
sheets, Accidents and
recommendations.
EMS FMEnv, NESREA
AAC
Routinely /
Daily /
Periodically
Factory
Environment
al Manager /
Project SHE
officer
Factory
- Accidental
Occurrences
- Fire and
explosions
Personnel to gather at
muster points and
emergency response plan
to be followed
Periodic fire drill
EMS FMEnv, NESREA,
AAC Fire Service
In case of
emergency
Nestle
71. Specific
Function
Action required Frequency Action by whom
Fire Prevention Provision of adequate fire
protection and fire
fighting facility
Inspection of fire –
fighting equipment.
Certification of Fire –
fighting equipment.
As need
arises
Monthly
Every 2
years
Factory
Management /
Project Manager
Certified
contractors
Training Training of personnel on
safety and loss / accident
prevention activities.
Fire drills / Mock fire
exercises
Yearly
Monthly
Company
Operative Staff
State Fire officials
Factory fire team
Facility
Inspection/
Maintenance
Machines / Equipment /
Storage & Transportation
System Inspection /
Checking.
Daily
Company
Engineering /
Project Staff.
Table 7.2 Contingency Plan for NNAGFWF Project Operations
72. Specific
Function
Action required Frequency Action by whom
Drainage
Management
& House
Keeping
Removal of
debris from drains
& repairs
General cleaning
of site premises –
internally &
externally
Aesthetic
maintenance
Cap house
cleaning.
Daily
Daily
Daily
Daily
Company operative
staff (Nestle)
- ditto –
- ditto –
- ditto –
Disposal of
Domestic /
Solid waste
Safe handling,
disposal /
evacuation of
solid waste from
the NNAGFWF
project site
Daily
Approved AAC
waste contractor
Solid Waste Management Plan
The NNAGFWF project solid waste management plan as constituted and presented below in Table
7.3
Table 7.3 Waste Management Plan for NNAGFWF Project Operation
73. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Nestle Nigeria Abaji Green
Field Water Factory Project was carried out in accordance with the Local,
National and International Laws / Guidelines for EIA (Decree 86, 1992)
adopted in 1994.
A team of reputable environmental consultants were involved. Relevant
recent reports of other environmental experts were cited. Nestle Technical
team, and other relevant stakeholders were consulted for their inputs.
Consultations with the Host Community will continue while an MOU is
being put in place for a cordial working relationship and for record
purposes.
The general and specific concerns or impacts relating to the natural
environment and socio – economic features have been identified, quantified
and documented.
The magnitude / significance of the project environmental impacts has
shown that the most important environmental parameters / components
impacted upon are human health, physical surrounding (vegetation, land
/soil quality, aesthetics) and socio economic issues, which are positive in
nature. Those that are of negative impacts are short term and occurred
mainly at the construction phase.
Based on the assessment of the results of available data and the existing
Nestle Environmental Management System already in use in other Nestle
factories, some additional mitigation and monitoring programmes have been
recommended / suggested for this project.
The Nestle Environmental Management System (NEMS) would need to be
upgraded to integrate the Plan / programmes highlighted in this report.
74. We conclude, from the available data presented in the
preceding chapters, that the overall benefit of the
Nestle Nigeria Abaji Green Field Water Factory Project
outweighs the few negative temporal and permanent
effects.
Therefore, the construction, commissioning and
operation of the Nestle Nigeria Abaji Green Field
Water Factory Projects is recommended in view of its
immense socio – economic and societal health
improvement benefits to the citizens of Nigeria in
general, to the neighbouring / host communities in
particular and to the FCT and Federal Government of
Nigeria, whose policy of Public / Private Sector
partnership programme is being substantially
enhanced.
Editor's Notes
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