(PDF) The Effect of Heavy Metal Pollution on Some …
The Effect of Heavy Metal Pollution on Some Haematological Parameters in Domestic Birds: A Study in Camp2 Village, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria ... which is progressively deteriorating due to the quarry activities in these areas. Situated in Akamkpa LGA, the Camp2 site of Mfamosing village is thirty-six (36 ...
Akamkpa Local Government Area
Interesting landmarks in Akamkpa LGA include the College of Education Akamkpa and the Brothers Quarry Nigeria limited. GEOGRAPHY OF AKAMKPA. Akamkpa local government area covers a total area of 5003 km squared with a humidity of 90 percent and an average temperature of 25.6 degrees centigrade. The area features several rivers …
The effect of quarrying on soil and vegetation in Akamkpa …
The impact of tailing waste from quarry operations on the soil and vegetation in Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross River State were investigated. The selected sampling …
AKAMKPA QUARRY LIMITED PROJECT | | Federal Ministry of …
The proposed project entails the Extraction of rock from the earth through the application of explosives, Conveying of materials by the dump truck to the crushing …
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF HEAVY …
plants within the quarry site, since the area is an agricultural zone. MATERIALS AND METHODS Description of the study area The study area is at Old Netim in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. It is located in the southern part of Cross River State, and lies between latitude 060C- 50N and longitude 070-30S.
Field geology of Akamkpa for the 2017/2018 academic …
The area is located within Longitudes 05 0 05' - 050 40' E and Latitudes 08 0 05' -08 0 35' N in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. A Global positioning system (GPS) was used during the field sampling to locate positions precisely on the topographic base map.
(PDF) Assessment of Environmental Effects of …
Assessment of Environmental Effects of Post-Blasted Explosive on the Ecosystem of Old Netim Village in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria May 2018 Journal of …
Map of camp2 showing the features of the quarry site.
The Public health implication of consuming surface water in contaminated sites, in Akamkpa local Government Area, Cross River State. Article Full-text available
Heavy Metals Concentration in Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia …
were used in the two study areas in Ugep and Camp2 Akamkpa Local Government Area. This was to enable us investigate the potential source of pollution, so that we would establish the impact of industrial waste from the quarry site to the host community. The following factors were determined within the sampling points.
Assessment of soils around quarry terrain in Akamkpa local …
The overall objective of the paper therefore, is to assess the soils around the quarry area of Akamkpa Local Government Area with a view to evaluating its physico-chemical …
Original Research Article Assessment of Dust …
The study was conducted in Akamkpa Local Government Area is located in the southern part of Cross River State. It is situated between Latitude 4°55′36″N and 6°0′00″N of the Equator and between 8°5′03″E and 8°55′21″E of the Greenwich Meridian. The Local Government which has a land area of 4,300 square kilometres
(PDF) Field geology of Akamkpa for the …
Except in localities associated with construction and quarry sites, there is evidence of rock weathering. ... 0 35' N in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River . State, Nigeria (Fig 1 ...
Petrography and the Need to Establish Optimum …
Figure 1 is the location map of the Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) showing the study area. The area surrounded by Yakurr LGA in the northwest, Obubra and Ikom LGAs in the north, ... Cossel Quarry, Old Netim Area. In the Auchi-Igarra and Okene-Lokoja mineral districts Nwosu et al., (2019), observed that over-
EFFECTS OF QUARRYING ON VEGETATION …
This study assessed the effects of quarrying on vegetation characteristics in Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State. The Forest Inventory …
*Bassey, Philip Etabee and Okon, Ntiamba Paul
Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA), is blessed with plethora of mineral resources such as the granite rock which has led to the establishment of 32 functional quarry …
*Bassey, Philip Etabee and Okon, Ntiamba Paul
Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA), is blessed with plethora of mineral resources such as the granite rock which has led to the establishment of 32 functional quarry industries in some communities in the local government area. (An LGA is considered to be the equivalent of an administrative district in some countries).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF AGGREGATE MINING BY …
in 1920 in Akamkpa and its subsequent exploitation led to the establishment of Calabar Cement Company (CALCEMCO) as reported by [9]. Although lime-stone was discovered in 1920 in Nigeria. Chrysanthus [7] reported that quarrying started in 1800 at Old Ne-tim Akamkpa Local Government Area. 1.1. Types of mining
Akamkpa Local Government Area
Akamkpa Local Government Area is in the Southern Senatorial District and was created in 1976. It has a land mass of 4,943.04 square kilometres. Akamkpa Local Government Area is bounded by Odukpani and Akpabuyo Local Government Areas to the west and south, Biase and Yakurr Local government Areas to the northwest.
(PDF) Occupational Health and Safety Management in …
According to National Bureau of Statistics 2006 census reports, the population estimated at 38742. Akamkpa is a town in Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA), established in Cross River State, Nigeria. There are two main ethnic groups in the Local Government Area, the Ejagham and Dusauga Iyong Iyong people, who speak Ejagham and Iyong …
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF HEAVY …
plants within the quarry site, since the area is an agricultural zone. MATERIALS AND METHODS Description of the study area The study area is at Old Netim in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. It is located in the southern part of Cross River State, and lies between latitude 060C- 50N and longitude 070-30S.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF AGGREGATE MINING OF …
The impact of aggregate mining operation such as noise, dust, air quality, suspended particulate matter and gaseous emission poses serious environmental problem to both the inhabitant and the workers at Crush Rock Industries Limited at Old Netim in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. Eight geo-referenced …
EFFECTS OF QUARRYING ON VEGETATION CHARACTERISTICS IN AKAMKPA LOCAL
This study assessed the effects of quarrying on vegetation characteristics in Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State. The Forest Inventory Method (FIM) was adopted for vegetation sampling. Three sampling sites were identified within
Radiological Health Implications of Radiation Levels In …
8° 44' E in New Netim in Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross Rivers State (Location 1) (Fig. 1) and Alabi Brothers Quarry within latitudes 5° 12' N and 5° 32' N and longitudes 8° 20' E and 8° 34' E in Netim in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross Rivers State (Location 2) (Fig. 1). It has an area of 5,003km2 and is
Community Conservation Efforts in Wildlife Preservation in Akamkpa …
It has an area of 5,003 square kilometers (1,932 sq miles) and a population estimate at about 151,125 as at the 2006 census () Akamkpa Local Government Area is bounded on the north by Ikom local government area, on the east the republic of Cameroon, on the west by Odukpani and Akpabuyo Local Government Areas and on …
About Akamkpa Local Government
Akamkpa Local Government Area is in the Southern Senatorial District with headquarters in Akamkpa town and was created in 1976. It has a land mass of 4,943.04 square kilometres.
Effects Of Quarrying On Soil And Vegetation In Akamkpa Local Government
Old Netim village in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River Slate is having increasing build up of (race metals in the soils and vegetation. Al though (he concentrations as a( present arc not above the minimum acceptable standard for most of the metals, the operations of the quarry industry need to be more regu I ateci to forestall ...
(PDF) Radiological Health Implications of Radiation Levels In …
Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross Rivers State (Location 2) (Fig. 1). It ha s an area of 5,003km 2 and i s easily accessib le to other major and urban cente rs in the state.
Assessment of soils around quarry terrain in Akamkpa local …
corresponding pore space (43.8%) suggests that the area is impacted by dense human activities occasioned by the quarry operations. Heavy metal status of the soils was …
Effects of Quarry Activities on Arable Crop Production in Odeda Local
Perspectives and experiences of the effects of quarrying on the environment and agricultural activities of the quarry communities in Akamkpa local government area of Cross River State, Nigeria.
ASSESSMENT OF DUST POLLUTION AND ASSOCIATED …
health risks posed by quarry induced dust to the quarry workers at four quarry sites in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. The study adopted descriptive …