If you're considering Development of Any Infrastructure project what so ever, this post is for you.


*What is Environmental Impact Assessment,  And why Should You Put It into Consideration Before Starting the development of Your Project?*




EIA is as the name suggests, is a process of Monitoring an examining a project proposal to ascertain the probable risk that could occur if a project is carried out in a given location and also how it would affect the environment surrounding that location. Carrying out this process would help the project owner understand what to do to prevent such probable risk if there are any.


Now why is it important to do this?

Here are some reasons


• Reduced cost and time of project implementation.


• Cost-saving modifications in project design.


• Increases chances of project being accepted by the authorities.


• Avoided impacts and violations of laws and regulations.


• Improved project performance.


• Avoided treatment/clean up costs.


• It ensures that your project is in consideration with environmental and social.




There are seven key stages involve in carrying out EIA, and they include


1. Screening.


2. Alternatives.


3. Preliminary assessment.


4. Scoping.


5. Mitigation.


6. Main EIA study and environmental impact statement and.


7. Review and Monitoring.



Here is a list Of Some Companies In Nigeria That carry out Environmental Impact Assessment and The States They Operate within.


1. Richflood Ltd (Environmental and Social Standards) - Abuja.


2. Greenstad Projects Limited - Ibadan.


3. PAMM Environmental Services Limited - Lagos.




knowledge Is Key To Making Every Project A Success.