Section 4: Minimum content of environmental impact assessment

An environmental impact assessment shall include at least the following minimum matters, that is -(a) a description of the proposed activities;
(b) a description of the potential affected environment, including specific information necessary to identify and assess the environmental effects of the proposed activities;
(c) a description of the practical activities, as appropriate;
(d) an assessment of the likely or potential environmental impacts on the proposed activity and the alternatives, including the direct or indirect cumulative, short-term and long-term effects:
(e) an identification and description of measures available to mitigate adverse environmental impacts of proposed activity and assessment of those measures;
(f) an indication of gaps in knowledge and uncertainly which may be encountered in computing the required information:
(g) an indication of whether the environment of any other State, Local Government Area or areas outside Nigeria is likely to be affected by the proposed activity or its alternatives;
(h) a brief and non technical summary of the information provided under paragraph (a) to (g) of this section