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6.5.3 NIPP related Community Issues
During the last NIPP development (the Ihovbor-Evboeka Power Station), the
communities of Orior-Osemwende and Idunmwowina-Urho-Nisen stated that
compensation was unfairly distributed. Although all three communities gave
up land, the project was named for the community of Ihovbor-Evboeka, which
is perceived to have benefited from the associated opportunities (employment,
contracts and infrastructure development). These two communities during
the stakeholder consultation have repeatedly stated that they do not want to
see a repetition of these issues for this Project.
6.5.4 Social Infrastructure
There is general concern regarding the provision of basic social infrastructure
and amenities such as schools, hospitals and potable water supply.
6.5.5 Health and Safety
6.5.6 Employment
There is a fear of ‘heat’ from buried gas pipelines to nearby communities.
Further to this, there is concern about the potential risk of accidents for people
living near the plant and pipeline (eg from bush fires). Therefore, the
stakeholders request that the power plant and pipeline spur must be built in
line with the highest safety standards.
To the extent possible, the Project should create the minimum disruption to
communities by adopting measures to mitigate any adverse impacts. In
addition, all road traffic regulations and speed limits should be obeyed to
prevent accidents, loss of life and property, throughout the different stages of
the Project.
There are expectations that the Project will provide employment opportunities
for the local community and it must be ensured that preferential employment
is given to the people who are likely to lose their land.
6.5.7 Provision of Electricity
The results of the consultations with the communities indicated that there is a
high expectation of the Project improving access to electricity in the area.
6.5.8 Reduction of Gas Flaring
The Project stakeholders also wish for a reduction of gas flaring. It is,
however, not anticipated that the Project will use recovered associated gas
that would otherwise be flared. Gas for the power station will be obtained
through the ELPS.
AZURA EDO IPP
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DRAFT EIA REPORT