Vol. 4, Issue 3, Part I (2018)

The research investigated heavy metal and physicochemical parameters of soil samples in Ishiagu lead- zinc mining region. The soils are all somewhat alkaline, with moderate CEC, medium to high organic carbon. There is considerable possibility of heavy metal contamination of Oilfield from the tailing region owing to its low pH, whereas the increased clay concentration at the mining location may assist slow metal breakdown. Yet, the high quantity of these hazardous metals in the soil may have significant impacts on soil quality and on human health if they enter into the food chain. In order to limit the chance of this happening, unlawful artisanal mining and the eating of contaminated plant and Oil should be aggressively discouraged.