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Field Report for ESHIA of Banner Energy 300MW CCPP and LPG Storage Depot 1 of 27

WET SEASON FIELD REPORT

ON THE

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND HEALTH

IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESHIA)

OF

BANNER ENERGY 300MW COMBINED CYCLE

POWER PLANT AND LPG STORAGE DEPOT

AT IKOT ABASI

BY

SEFAL ENGINEERING & ENERGY SERVICES

LIMITED

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OCTOBER, 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

1.0 INTRODUCTION 4

1.1 General 4

1.2 Objectives of the Study 4

2.0 METHODOLOGY 5

2.1 Introduction 5

2.2 Climate/Meteorology 5

2.3 Topography 6

2.4 Air Quality/Noise 6

2.5 Surface Water 6

2.6 Hydrobiology 7

2.6.1 Phytoplankton 8

2.6.2 Zooplankton 9

2.6.3 Benthos 9

2.7 Fisheries 9

2.8 Sediment 10

2.9 Soil Studies 11

2.10 Vegetation/Wildlife 11

2.10.1 Vegetation Description 12

2.10.2 Floristic composition 12

2.10.3 Structure 12

2.10.4 Life form 12

2.11 Wild life 15

2.12 Socio-economic Assessment 16

2.13 Health characteristics 21

2.14 Quality control/Assurance 21

2.15 Field Observations 22

2.15.1 Viability of Banner Energy Power Plant Project 22

3.0 HSE 23

4.0 Conclusion 24

Appendix 25

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STUDY TEAM

SEFAL PROJECT TEAM

S/N NAME DESIGNATION

1. Engr. Segun Faleke Managing Consultant

2. Engr. P. S. Okonkwo Overall Project Management

3. Mr. Igbo Kingsley Water Physicochemistry/Team Leader

4. Dr. Victor Ebong Socio-Economics/Health

5. Mr. Ogunbiyi Esan Air Quality/Noise & Meteorology

6. Dr. Edache B. Ochekwu Vegetation/Wild life studies

7. Mr. Richard Stanislaus Soil studies

8. Mr. Kingdom Owupele Hydrobiology

9. Surv Bimbo Oyediran Geomatics

10. Mr. Ezeobi Chidiebere Air Quality

Banner Energy Representative

11.

Federal Ministry of Environment

Representative

12. Mr. B.A. Odunlami Regulator

Akwa Ibom State Ministry of

Environment Representative

13. Engr. Enobong Imose Regulator

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 General

The prevailing erratic and inadequate power supply prompted Nigerian Federal Government to

embark on power reform by enacting the National Electric Power policy and the Electric Power

Sector Reform Act of 2005 (EPSRA) in order to tackle Nigeria’s epileptic power supply. Nigeria’s

per capita electricity consumption is currently amongst the lowest in the world with peak generation

supplied by Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) of about 4,000MW in December, 2011.

This reform program by the Federal Government opened up the power sector for all serious private

investors’ participation.

Banner Energy Limited, one of the biggest indigenous industry players in the power sector in Nigeria,

has concluded arrangements to promote the development of a 300MW combined cycle power plant to

be injected into the National grid. The project will be achieved through Public Private Partnership

(PPP). The proposed power plant project will be located at Ikpetim community in Ikot-Abasi Local

Government Area of Akwa Ibom state.

Banner Energy Limited, on behalf of the Technical partners and financiers intends to carry out

Environmental Social & Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA) study of the proposed project. Banner

Energy Limited contracted SEFAL Engineering & Energy Services Limited for the ESHIA study.

The first (Wet) season field data gathering for the Environmental Social & Health Impact Assessment

(ESHIA) of the proposed project was carried out on the 22nd

– 24th October, 2015. The sampling

covered environmental components such as soil, sediment, air quality, noise, vegetation/wildlife,

surface-water, ground water, socio-economics and health studies.

1.2 Objectives of the Study

The fieldwork is aimed at gathering baseline data which will be used:

to determine the baseline ecological conditions of the study areas;

to determine the environmental sensitivities prevalent in the area;

to identify, evaluate, and predict the impact of the project on the ecological,

socio-economic and cultural settings with adequate interfacing and project

interaction;

to identify health hazards that may result from the different phases of the project

and evaluate local population exposure to these hazards.

to develop control strategies with a view to mitigating and ameliorating

significant impacts that the projects would have on the totality of measurable

environmental characteristics;

to develop a cost effective Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the

impacts identified.

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Plate 1: Surveyor taking coordinates

2.0 METHODOLOGY

2.1 Introduction

The methodologies adopted for the sampling of various environmental components during the

field exercise were in line with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) guidelines and

standards as stated in Part VIII - D (2) of the Environmental Guidelines and Standards for the

Petroleum Industry in Nigeria (EGASPIN 2002) and FEPA sectoral guideline for EIA in

Nigeria.

The detailed methodologies for data acquisition for each environmental component are

discussed in sections below:

2.2 Climate/Meteorology

Meteorological information namely wind speed, wind direction, humidity and temperature

were acquired during the fieldwork from eight locations within the study area and two (2)

control stations. The measurements of the various meteorological parameters were carried out

using Extech Instrument 45160 weather monitor.

2.3 Topography

The topography represents the features of the study area such as the position of rivers, valleys

and roads as well as the general landscape. The location maps were studied by team members

to ensure the accurate identification of sampling stations across the study area based on co-

ordinates provided.

The study area was traversed using a vehicle/foot on land and a boat in the creek. The

distribution and pattern of the physical features defining the terrain in the project area was

used as common approach to landscape description and assessment. Physiographic or land

system approach was used to identify the units forming the terrain.

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2.4 Air Quality/Noise

Air quality measurements were taken using highly sensitive digital gas monitor – Industrial

scientific Ibrid MX6 multigas meters. Total of eight air quality stations and two (2) controls

were established in the field. Noise measurements were also taken at the same stations. The

results are shown in the Appendix 2.

Table 1: List of Field Measurement Equipment.

Equipment Parameters measured

Water In-situ

OAKTON TDS5 Acorn series Temperature, TDS

Hanna Combo Meter PH, Electrical conductivity

YSI 550A meter Dissolved oxygen, salinity

Hanna Turbidimeter Turbidity

PRESTO-TEK meter PH, TDS

Air Quality/Noise/Meteorology

Industrial scientific Ibrid MX6 Multigas SO2, NO2, NO, CO, CO2, H2S

Industrial scientific Ibrid MX6 Multigas NH3, CH4, VOC

Extech Instrument 407730 Noise

Extech Instrument 45160 Ambient temperature, Relative

humidity, pressure, wind speed

Met one instrument Aerosol mass monitor Suspended particulate matter

2.5 Surface Water

Surface water sampling was carried out at eight (8) stations and two control stations along the

river. Ground water samples were collected for characterization from three ground water

sources (two from Ikpetim community and one from Uta Ewa community). Water samples

were collected separately for Physico-chemistry, Microbiology, Total Hydrocarbon (THC),

Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Heavy Metals analysis.

In-situ measurements were also carried-out for fast-changing parameters including

temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, salinity, conductivity, turbidity and Total Dissolved

Solid.

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Plate 2: Insitu measurement

Water samples for heavy metals and total hydrocarbons were fixed with 2mls of 5M HNO3

(Nitric acid) and H2SO4 (Sulphuric acid) respectively. Samples for microbiology, BOD, THC,

heavy metals and Physico-chemistry were transported to Anal Concept Limited (SEFAL

reference laboratory) in ice-packed coolers.

Plate 3: Well at Ikpetim community

2.6 Hydro biology

Hydrobiology sample stations were predetermined using an existing map of the study area

however, actual sampling considered accessibility and the hydrodynamics of the

creeks/streams and river sampled. A total of thirty samples from ten sampling stations were

collected, including control stations. Sample types collected included phytoplankton,

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zooplankton and benthos. The surface water sampled stations and their coordinates recorded

with a hand-held GPS are given in Table 2.

Plate 4: Zooplankton sampling

TABLE 2: COORDINATES FOR SURFACE WATER/SEDIMENT

STATIONS EASTING NORTHING

SW/SED 1 007 32 477 04 32 414

SW/SED 2 007 32 190 04 32 624

SW/SED 3 007 31 960 04 32 789

SW/SED 4 007 31 783 04 33 152

SW/SED 5 007 32 396 04 33 700

SW/SED 6 007 32 462 04 33 806

SW/SED 7 007 32 322 04 33 605

SW/SED 8 007 32 114 04 33 415

SW/SED Co 1 007 32 959 04 32 684

SW/SED Co 2 007 32 676 04 34 117

Table 3: Summary of Biophysical samples collected for Wet season

Environmental Media Number of stations

Air Quality/Noise 10 stations

Surface water/Sediment 10 stations

Soil/Vegetation 10 stations

Ground water 3

2.6.1 Phytoplankton

Phytoplankton samples were collected using the direct method with a 1 litre open mouth

plastic container and fixed appropriately using 5% formaldehyde-water mixture from all the

surface water stations.

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2.6.2 Zooplankton

Samples of zooplankton were collected by sieving 50 litres of water through 45um plankton

net and the filtrate poured into a plastic container and fixed immediately with a 5%

formaldehyde-water mixture. Zooplankton samples were collected from the same stations as

the surface water.

Plate 5: ESHIA team in the field for data gathering

2.6.3 Benthos

Benthos samples were collected with an Eckman grab, sieved through a 0.5mm mesh size net and the

debris emptied into a plastic container. The samples were immediately preserved with 5%

formaldehyde-water mixture.

2.7 Fisheries

The fishes examined during the study were mainly from the Imo River around the study area. Fishing

activities are carried out in the river and the associated tributaries and were generally done from dug-

out canoes.

The type of fishing gears used depends on where the fishing is to be carried out, the season and the

type or size of fish to be caught. The commonly used fishing gears were cast net, long lines, fish traps,

gill nets, cast nets, fishing stakes, fences and fish baskets. Eleven (11) fish species were identified

during the study. In terms of species richness, the families Cichlidae were dominant (Plate 6).

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Plate 6: Species (Tilapia) of fish caught in the project area

Plate 7: Fishermen at Uta-Ewa

2.8 Sediment

Sediment samples were collected from same stations where surface water samples were

collected.

Bottom sediments were sampled using the Eckman Grab (0.0225 m2). These samples were

obtained from bank-root biotype and from the bottom sediments. The content of the grab was

emptied into a bucket and sub-sampled for physico-chemical and hydrocarbon analyses.

The samples will be analyzed for the relevant parameters as stated in the scope of work.

Samples for macrobenthic fauna, were sieved through a 0.5mm mesh and transferred into

500ml wide-mouth plastic containers. Benthic organisms were preserved in 500ml plastic

containers using 40ml of 10% formalin. The organisms will be identified and enumerated in

the laboratory using identification tools and keys.

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2.9 Soil Studies

The soil of the proposed study area was sampled along transects marked out in alternating

pattern within the proposed project location.

A hand-held Dutch type Soil Auger was used to collect representative soil sample.

Plate 8: Soil Sample Collection

Soil samples were collected from ten (10) sampling stations within the study area. At each

sampling station, composite soil samples were collected bulked and thoroughly mixed for

homogenization in a plastic bag. Soil samples for physical and nutrient elements analysis

were sub sampled into polyethylene bags that had been appropriately labeled with an indelible

in on masking tape to indicate sample location and soil depth level, time and date of

collection. Soil samples for microbial characteristics were sub sampled into sterilized bottles,

while samples for hydrocarbon contents were collected into aluminium foils, wrapped up and

labeled appropriately.

Depths of soil sampling at every station along each transect were 0 - 15cm (surface soil level)

and 15 - 30cm (subsurface soil level) - the depths at which most chemical and nutrient

elements are most readily available for plants absorption. A total of ten sampling stations

were established and sampled. In all, twenty soil samples (top soil, and sub soil) were

collected. Physical attributes of the sampled soils such as colour and structure were noted

using the Munsell Soil Colour Chart with reference to the combination in the Munsell system

of time, values and hue and documented in the field note book. Each of the sampling station

was geo-referenced (Table 4).

2.10 Vegetation/Wildlife

Sampling points were predetermined with the aid of a Gamine handheld global positioning system

(GPS) to establish representative co-ordinates for random sampling of the prospect area along 100m

perpendicular transects. Eight transects were determined in the study area. The vegetation

physiognomy and structural stratification were assessed visually at each sampling location.

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TABLE 4: COORDINATES FOR SOIL/VEGETATION SAMPLING LOCATIONS

STATIONS NORTHING EASTING

SS/VEG 1 04 33 178 007 32 599

SS/VEG 2 04 33 122 007 32 527

SS/VEG 3 04 33 200 007 32 547

SS/VEG 4 04 33 264 007 32 541

SS/VEG 5 04 33 299 007 32 525

SS/VEG 6 04 33 180 007 32 482

SS/VEG 7 04 33 255 007 32 506

SS/VEG 8 04 33 254 007 32 449

SS/VEG Co 1 04 33 354 007 32 526

SS/VEG Co 2 04 33 073 007 32 614

2.10.1 VEGETATION DESCRIPTION, STRUCTURE AND FLORISTIC COMPOSITION

Vegetation type is that of perturbed tropical rainforest (undergoing secondary regrowth) and a

mangrove swamp forest. The plant life is chiefly dominated by Elias guineensis and mangrove palms.

Grasses, ferns, legumes and shrubs also occur in relative abundance.

2.10.2 FLORISTIC COMPOSITION

The plants species investigated include: Manihot species, Eliaseguineensis, Digitariahorizontalis,

Mimosa pudica, Shranka species, Discorea species, Gnetumafricanum,Urenalobata Linn,Aspilia

africana (Pers.) C.D. Adams., Ipomoea involucrata P. Beauv. Icana sp., Ageratum conyzoides Linn.

Eleusine indica Gaertn,,Mangifera indica, Musa paradisiaca L,Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King

and Robinson,, Tithoinia diversifolia, Centrosema pubescens, Vernonia cinerea (Linn.) Less. Cnestis

ferruginea DC. Sidaacuta Linnetc.

2.10.3 STRUCTURE

This is a clear luxuriant vegetation profile within the rainforest and mangrove swamp zone. The

profile shows the structure of the forest to consist of two canopies basically. Tall trees (15m to 20m in

height) with crown (7m to 12m wide) characterize the first canopy layer.

The second canopy layer was characterized by species standing 3m to 10m high. Canopy to canopy

contact was obvious within the layer that light penetration to the floor was reduced greatly. Shrubs,

sedges and grasses dominate this layer. The diameter of the breast height (DBH) is between 20cm and

50cm for the first layer and this decreases down the canopy.

2.10.4 LIFE FORM

From the Raunkaerian life Form description, phanerophytes constitute the dominant life form about

70% were represented by woody trees. Chamaephytes were represented by herbaceous species, shrubs

and grasses constituted about 25% while epiphytic ferns were about 5%.

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Plate 9: Showing Elias guineensis (covered with epiphytic ferns), shrubs and grasses.

Plate 10:Distinct canopy formation found in 70% of all transect.

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Plate11; Chromoleanaodorata, dominant species of the euphorbaece family found in the study area

Plate 12:Manihot species, a plant of economic importance found in Ikpetim community.

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2.11 Wildlife Studies

Wildlife refers to all forms of non-domesticated animal species including vertebrate, invertebrate and

even fungi. They can be found in all ecosystems.

2.11.1 METHODOLOGY

Wild life assessment was by direct sighting and through structured interviews with the community guides

from the area. Animal activities indicated by their droppings, burrows and spur marks around sampling

points were taken for indirect evidence of their presence as well as listening for characteristic sounds/calls

of wildlife. The conservation status of the fauna was crosschecked with the IUCN standards and listings.

Additionally, desk review was carried out to synthesize documented information on characteristic wildlife

of the study area. The fauna in the site have largely been hunted, displaced and persecuted by human

activities that most are near extinct or very rare where still extant.

Plate 13: Crab found in the mangrove swamp of the study area.

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Plate 14: Ant pictured within the study area

2.11.2 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

The proposed power plant project location falls within the tropical rainforest and mangrove swamp

forest ecological zone. The study area has been disturbed for farming, hunting and the water body

provides sea food for the inhabitants. Though, some surrounding vegetation maintains a natural

vegetation and the plants in the habitat are free from necrosis, chlorosis and are not stunted. Big

animals are gone into the densely populated vegetation were trees are much. However, monkeys were

occasionally sighted in the course of the field study. The biodiversity of the study area has not been

badly damaged.

2.12 Socio-economic Assessment

Socioeconomic study was carried out as part of environmental impact assessment study of the

proposed construction of LPG storage terminal and a-300MW Combined Cycle Power Plant (an

Independent Power Plant Project) by BANNER ENERGY to be located at Ikpetim Community in

Ikpa Ibekwe Clan in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. This study is aimed at

generating information that will be utilized in developing the EIA document for the proposed project.

The data collected included the population size and profile of the area, economic fortunes, lifestyle

and values of the people as well as infrastructural facilities in the project area.

2.12.1: ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

The socio economic status was assessed to determine the baseline conditions of the communities in

the project area.

Study Design and Strategy.

The study was designed to obtain relevant primary and secondary socio-economic data. The study

strategy adopted in doing this comprised:

Conducting literature searches and reviews.

Designing and pretesting a household questionnaire for use in the study.

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Determining the target population and sample size for administering the household

questionnaire.

Conducting field visits to the study area.

Conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with stakeholders and In-depth Interviews

(IDIs) with key informants in the project area.

Collating and analyzing the data obtained from all the sources.

Preparing a detailed report on the study.

Questionnaire Design

Such data was obtained with structured questionnaires, focus group discussions/ interviews and direct

observation in such areas as:

Acquisition and evaluation of socio-cultural and political settings – Settlement pattern and housing

structures, population and population distribution, land tenure system, political structures and

institutions, religion , culture and belief system.

Demographic variables: Respondent’s personal characteristics such as age, education level, marital

status, gender distribution and household size.

Economic environment: Occupation and employment, income distribution and saving mode and

natural resource use pattern.

Community infrastructures and transportation system- Schools, health facilities, electricity & portable

water supply, road networks, etc

The sources of information included community leaders, community associations including women

and youth groups and records of events.

Data Collection & Analysis

Households were used as sample population units while simple random sampling technique was

adopted in the selection of respondents within the project area for the study. A total of 110 structured

questionnaires were administered in the host community and one other nearby community while 88 of

them were retrieved and used for the study. All respondents were 19 years old and above.

Age and sex distribution of respondents to the questionnaire is presented in Table 5. The ratio of male

respondents to female respondents is 64.77%: 35.23%. Most respondents were between 30 years and

59 years. The response pattern is in line with the traditional practice that expects males more than

females to respond to household and communal questions.

However, focus group discussions and personal in-depth interview was used to augment data from the

questionnaires. The study made use of descriptive statistics in the analysis of data generated from the

field.

Table 5: Age and Sex Distribution of Respondents to the Questionnaire.

Age (years)

Male Female Total

No. (%)

18-29 8 7 15 17.05

30-39 14 10 24 27.27

40-49 10 8 18 20.45

50-59 15 3 18 20.45

60-69 9 3 12 13.64

70 and above 1 - 1 1.14

Total 57 31 88 100

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Questionnaires were distributed through focal points and covered all strata of the communities. A

wide spectrum of the community members were interviewed while focal group discussions were also

conducted to ensure that every view was considered and documented.

2.12.2: CONSULTATIONS

Taking into consideration the cosmopolitan nature of the project area, a wide range of consultations

were carried out in order to ensure adequate representations. Specifically, those consulted were

classified into three strata namely – public, institutional and private individuals. Public consultation

was conducted in government establishments such as hospital, water board, security agencies, schools

and those communities to be affected by the proposed power plant project. Institutions consulted

included Ikpa Ibekwe Traditional Ruler’s Council, Youth and Women Organizations while individual

belonging to different social and/ or economic groups were also consulted, all in cooperation of the

regulators (representatives of the Federal and State Ministries of Environment) and Banner Energy

Limited as the project proponent.

Plate.15: Consultation at the Palace of Village Head of Ikpetim, Eteidung Akpan Etokafia

Plate.16: Consultation at the Palace of the Clan Head, Ikpa Ibekwe, HRM Etebom Akpan A. Uwa

Unio II

The consultation was aimed at eliciting local participation in the proposed power plant project and to

assess the key roles that will be played by the various stakeholders in project implementation process.

The following expectations were however raised in the project communities during the consultation

meetings:

Employment opportunities to be given to indigenes of the project communities during the

construction work and project operational phase especially in the skilled areas.

Provision of infrastructures and social amenities in the project communities especially

portable water and electricity supply which has raised a major concern in the area following

the closure of Alscon Company that supplied light to the host Communities.

Proper documentation of the ancestral/sacred sites for necessary action.

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Environmental management plan to be put in place for incidences at the course of their

operations.

Traditional Institutions and organizations in the host Communities to be well catered for.

Appropriate memorandum of understanding (MOU) to be put in place between the project

communities and the project proponent.

The outcome of the consultations will be included as basis for impact assessment and mitigation

measures including the environmental management plan (EMP).

The team promised further consultations as the project implementation phases continues through

stakeholders’ engagement, noting that consultation is a continuous process. (See attendance list

attached)

2.12.3: MAJOR FINDINGS

Settlement Pattern and Housing Structures

Settlement in the project communities were generally dense, nucleated and linear (i.e thickly

populated in isolated groups along road sides and coastal areas). Few farms were often located near

the settlements. In the study area, about 90% of the community members lived in their own houses,

while only 10% lived in rented accommodation.

Plate 17: Nucleated and linear settlement along coastal area and road side

The housing structures included modern bungalows (block walls with zinc roof), semi-modern

bungalows (cemented/non cemented mud walls with zinc roof) and traditional compound houses

(thatch walls and roofs). The major cooking fuels in these houses remain fuel wood, kerosene and gas

in few privileged houses.

Political Structure and Institutions

Two levels of political institutions were identified in terms of power structure and governance in the

study area and these include formal governmental and traditional administration. At the formal

governmental level, the communities are under the jurisdiction of the Ikot Abasi Local Government

Council Chairman.

Traditional administration in the area is hierarchical with the Paramount Ruler heading the Local

Government Council-of-Chiefs, clan and village heads. The Paramount Ruler reports to the Local

Government Authorities which is under the State Government while the Clan Head is in charge of the

Clan Council and report to the Paramount Ruler.

Each of the communities is headed by the Village Head who co-ordinate the activities of individual

families, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) - Youths and Women Associations which help in

the development of the communities.

The traditional institutions provide leadership at the local level by dispensing justice and upholding

the cultural heritage of their communities. In all the communities sampled, the political structure and

governance remain same.

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Religion, Culture and belief System

The predominant religion in the study area is Christianity. Many people interviewed described

themselves as Christians both from orthodox and Pentecostal churches. Focus group discussion with

a cross- section of the respondents and other key informants as well as transect walks reveals the

preponderance of churches of various denominations.

Despite the influence of Christianity, cultural and traditional festivals associated with fishing, and

other rituals are still celebrated in the communities. Due to strong historical attachment of the people

to their duties, articles of sacrifices were observed around the study area.

Occupation/Livelihood

The traditional occupation of the people in all the sampled communities is fishing, farming, trading,

lumbering, marine and land transportation with few artisans. Both the indigenes and non-indigenes are

involved in the commercial life of the respective communities.

Plate. 18: Occupation of the people (a) Fishing (b) Boat making (c) Marine transport

However, most of the respondents claimed to be engaged in multiple occupations to cushion the effect

of economic hardship experienced by them.

Social Infrastructures and transportation system

Sampled communities have some existing social infrastructures at different status and levels of

functionality. Table 6 shows the checklist of the available infrastructures in the project area:

Table 6: Checklist of Community Infrastructures in the Study Area

Project

Communiities

Community Infrastructures

Nur./Pri.

School

Sec.

School

Hosp/

PHC

Electricity Portable

water

Market Police

Sta/Post

Tarred

Road

Ikpetim x x x x x

Uta Ewa x x x x

Major source of drinking water in the project area is boreholes which are privately provided as the

rain water and the rivers/stream are polluted by the activities of the existing Companies in the area.

Focus group discussions indicated that the project communities have been in darkness for more than

six months following the closure of the Alscon Company that provided electricity to this area. There

is only one government hospital in the area and complemented by privately owned clinics which tends

to increase their medical expenses.

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2.13 Health Characteristics

The HIA team, assisted by a local guide moved round the communities observing the quality of health

services in the health facilities serving the communities and the environmental health conditions in the

communities. HIA questionnaires were also distributed and administered at the consultation meetings

of the ESHIA team with the communities and to household heads that were not present during the

meetings.

The two communities have health centers that serve their primary health needs, though the services

were often not provided on a regular basis. The health center in Ikpetim community is located in a

temporary accommodation and it is poorly staffed. It provides mainly immunization services and out-

patient treatment of some minor ailments. This encouraged the patronage of traditional medicine

practitioners like masseurs and Traditional Birth Attendants (TBA), who are especially cherished by

most members of the communities.

The major illness reported by residents includes malaria and typhoid fever, cough, catarrh and

stooling. Household refuse is mainly disposed in the bushes behind living houses. Some houses are

not built with toilet facilities, hence disposes their sewage in the river and bushes.

Perceptions and concerns of residents obtained during the field trip are listed below. Residents of the

communities were generally receptive of the proposed project.

Concerns

Their lands will be lost permanently to the IPP.

There will be environmental hazards, especially accidents during construction and the

discharge of chemicals and fumes into the environment.

Residents of the communities will not be integrated into the project on its completion.

The company could use the project as a guise to do other things without the

knowledge and consent of the communities.

Livelihoods will be eroded as the river and wetlands will be impacted.

The movement and freedom of residents to exploit and use resources will be

restricted.

Compensation for damages is often paid late and is also too small.

2.14 QUALITY CONTROL/ASSURANCE

QC/QA programmes employed covered all aspects of the field sample collection, in-situ

measurements, preservation and handling and report preparation. The quality assurance programme

was in accordance with recommendation by DPR (1991 and 2002) and FEPA (1991).

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2.15 FIELD OBSERVATIONS

2.15.1 VIABILITY OF BANNER ENERGY POWER PLANT PROJECT

The Banner Energy Power Plant project is viable due to the following:

Good road transport network (Tarred and untarred roads).

Proximity to Imo River for marine transportation.

Nearness to source of gas supply (NGC).

Nearness to PHCN transmission line to the National grid ease of evacuation of generated

power.

Nearness to water for plant cooling

Availability of land for the project

Hospitality of the host communities.

Plate 19: Access to water transportation (Imo River)

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3.0 HSE

HSE awareness was sustained during the field data gathering exercise. Plate 20 shows tool box

meeting in progress.

Plate 20: EIA consultants in a toolbox meeting

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4.0 CONCLUSION

The fieldwork for the Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessment of Banner

Energy 300MW Combined Cycle Power Plant and LPG Storage Depot was successfully

completed with zero Lost Time Injury (LTI) and a record of 100% biophysical samples

collected for laboratory analysis. The two host communities to the project were met at the

course of socioeconomics and health assessment. Their concerns were documented. The

biophysical samples collected are considered sufficiently representative of the environment

studied.

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APPENDIX 1

INSITU RESULTS DATE: 22

nd- 24

th October, 2015

PROJECT: ESHIA FOR BANNER ENERGY CCPP AND LPG STORAGE DEPOT

SEASON: WET SEASON

S/

N

SAMPLE

CODE

DATE/TIM

E

PH TEM

P (Oc)

TDS

(mg/l)

SALINIT

Y (mg/l)

DO

(mg/l

)

CONDUCTIVIT

Y

(Us/cm)

TURBIDIT

Y (Ntu)

SURFACE

WATER

1. BEL SW1 24/10/15

0949Hrs

6.7

0

26.40 3980 1950.0 7.00 5810 5.00

2. BEL SW2 24/10/15

0955Hrs

6.6

0

26.20 1400 650.0 8.00 2790 5.20

3. BEL SW3 24/10/15

1008Hrs

6.5

0

26.20 1646 870.0 10.00 3110 5.00

4. BEL SW4 24/10/15

1015Hrs

6.6

0

26.20 1200 550.0 7.00 2700 5.40

5. BEL SW5 24/10/15

1030Hrs

6.5

0

26.20 1248 610.0 4.60 1690 5.60

6. BEL SW6 24/10/15

1040Hrs

6.3

0

26.30 1237 605.0 4.00 1680 5.00

7. BEL SW7 24/10/15

1110Hrs

6.0

0

26.70 1470 705.0 4.30 1980 5.60

8. BEL SW8 24/10/15

1123Hrs

6.2

0

26.80 2040 1100.0 6.60 3400 5.40

9. BEL SW

Control 1

24/10/15

0934Hrs

6.4

0

26.90 4600 2100.0 5.00 6050 5.00

10 BEL SW

Control 2

24/10/15

1052Hrs

6.3

0

26.30 527 180.0 4.60 730 4.00

GROUND

WATER

1.0 BEL

GW1(Well)

(Ikpetim)

05/10/12

1615Hrs

5.7

0

25.90 264.0

0

20.00 4.20 360.00 7.60

2.0 BEL

GW2(BH)

05/10/12

1625Hrs

5.1

0

27.00 47.00 10.00 5.00 50.00 2.00

3.0 BEL GW

Control(BH

)

(Uta-Ewa)

06/10/12

0930Hrs

5.2

0

27.50 174.0

0

250.00 5.00 1340 4.00

Field Report


APPENDIX 2

DATE: 22nd

- 24th

October, 2015


SEASON: WET SEASON AIR QUALITY/NOISE RESULT

S/N SAMPLING

POINT/CODE

DATE/TIME H2S

ppm

CO

ppm

NO2

ppm

CH4

ppm

SO2

ppm

NH3

ppm

VOC

ppm

SPM

Ppm

Noise

d(B)

1. BEL AQ 1 22/10/15

1358Hrs

<0.01 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 20.0 43.50

2. BEL AQ 2 22/10/15

1422Hrs

<0.01 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 20.0 40.30

3. BEL AQ 3 22/10/15

1450Hrs

<0.01 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 10.0 39.30

4. BEL AQ 4

22/10/15

1505Hrs

<0.01 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 8.0 37.30

5. BEL AQ 5

22/10/15

1537Hrs

<0.01 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 8.0 42.10

6. BEL AQ

Control 1

22/10/15

1554Hrs

<0.01 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 3.0 42.30

7. BEL AQ 6 23/10/15

09261Hrs

<0.01 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 3.0 42.00

8. BEL AQ 7 23/10/15

0949Hrs

<0.01 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 5.0 41.00

9. BEL AQ 8 23/10/15

1008Hrs

<0.01 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 6.0 42.50

10. BEL AQ

Control 2

23/10/15

1112Hrs

<0.01 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 5.0 39.00

Field Report


APPENDIX 3

DATE: 22nd

-24th

October, 2015


SEASON: WET SEASON

METEOROLOGICAL DATA

S/N SAMPLING

POINT/CODE

DATE/TIME TEMP OC

RELATIVE

HUMIDITY

(%)

WS

(m/s)

WD PRESSURE

mmHg

1. BEL AQ 1 22/10/15

1359Hrs

28.70 88.80 0.60 NW 101.20

2. BEL AQ 2 22/10/15

1422Hrs

30.00 82.30 0.50 NE 101.00

3. BEL AQ 3 22/10/15

1450Hrs

29.50 89.00 0.60 NW 101.30

4. BEL AQ 4

22/10/15

1505Hrs

30.60 84.00 0.60 NW 101.00

5. BEL AQ 5

22/10/15

1537Hrs

29.90 85.20 0.70 NE 101.20

6. BEL AQ Control 1 22/10/15

1554Hrs

29.50 86.50 0.60 NW 101.00

7. BEL AQ 6 23/10/15

09261Hrs

29.20 85.00 0.50 NE 100.90

8. BEL AQ 7 23/10/15

0949Hrs

29.90 83.00 0.60 NE 101.10

9. BEL AQ 8 23/10/15

1008Hrs

31.50 86.00 0.70 NW 101.30

10. BEL AQ Control 2 23/10/15

1112Hrs

30.40 85.00 0.60 NE 101.20

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