ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT: A CASE STUDY OF WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICE IN LOKOJA

Abstract

 In Lokoja, waste is collected and dumped in the Crutcher-Felele Dumpsite, which is at close proximity (less than 1 km) to the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) permanent site. Lokoja is rapidly urbanising and its growing population has led to an increase in waste generation. A preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study was done, using reconnaissance survey, to better inform the implementation of a waste management project. During the survey, the study area was observed and a record of its features surroundings such as wind, precipitation, temperature, and humidity was made. These parameters formed the foundation for the baseline description and the evaluation of the expected impacts. The important preliminary result indicates that the prevailing wind at the dumping site is south-westerly. This indicates that if the CO2 emanating from the proposed incinerator is well directed, then rapid vertical mixing will take place, causing pollutant dispersal and ultimately increases air quality around the dumping site.