ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF CEMENT BAGGING IN NIGERIA:

Abstract

ABSTRACT The study on the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) of Cement Bagging in Nigeria is focused on the industrial activities of Dangote Industries in Nigeria. A site assessment visit was undertaken to both Lagos plant and Port Harcourt and had discussions with both the General Manager and the Project Manager from whom details about the design of the plant were obtained. A literature search or review was conducted. The data about the concept of EIA as well as legislative and institutional framework were gathered. The data collected from the reconnaissance survey were analysed and their impacts were evaluated using the Leopold and Peterson matrices. Based on the results of the data analysis, conclusions are drawn on each of the component of the environment to ascertain the suitability, sustainability or otherwise of the cement bagging plant being built by Dangote Industries Limited. The aims and objectives of the study as well as scope · and limitations are explicitly stated.