The letter dated March 25, 2023 said the environmental audit is in accordance with AEPB Act 10 of 1997 and sections 17-20 of the solid waste control/environmental monotoring regulations 2005.
“The Terms of reference of the Audit among others are, the letter says, to cover parking facilities; environmental laboratory analysis; health and workers safety; waste management; material balance; environmental conservation; evaluation of impact and mitigation measures; traffic control measures, environmental monitoring/management plan among others.
The letter further said the firms should “note that the audit will be carried out under the Board’s supervision by an Accredited AEPB Environmental Consultant.
“You are (therefore) expected to pay an Administrative Charge of N150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) only to the Board upon engagement of a Consultant and review charge of N500,000. 00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) only to be paid through the Consultant.
The AEPB has provided a list of consultants to choose from in the course of the environment audit for “A satisfactorily conducted (EA) exercise in accordance with AEPB Act Policy which shall result in the issuance of an ElA/EA certificate by the Board.