As part of measures to enhance consumption of wholesome meat, Oyo State government is to build three additional modern ultra modern abattoirs in the state.
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According to Ojemuyiwa Ojekunle, the commissioner for agriculture and rural development, the proposed abattoirs would complement the existing facility at Akinyele, and go a long way in reducing health hazards associated with the consumption of unhealthy meat.
Speaking at a one-day symposium organised by the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Oyo chapter, in Ibadan, the commissioner called on stakeholders in the agro-business to key into the state government economic blueprint.
“The essence of this programme is to sensitise the public on the need to eat healthy meat because of the health hazards associated with consumption of unwholesome meat. The state would be overwhelmed in any case of outbreak of epidemic.
“As stakeholders, we have to do more. This is why the present administration is working to establish three more abattoirs within the state to enhance healthy processing and consumption of meat.”
The commissioner, however, commended the association for complementing government’s effort in sensitising the public on the importance of consuming healthy meat.
