Lagos Govt Seals Oko Oba Abattoir Over Poor Hygiene
By Felix Kuyinu
The Lagos State Government has restricted activities at Oko Oba abattoir in Agege over untidiness within the premises.
In the quest to improve meat processing in the state, the state government on Thursday shutdown the premises indefinitely, adding that that the traders engaged in unhygienic practices which was at variance with the laws guiding environment in the metropolis.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said that the enforcement was carried out after an inspection tour of the facility, following public complaints received on the operation within the premises.
Wahab said: “During our inspection of the abattoir facility, we have announced the indefinite closure of Oko Oba Abattoir, Agege over unhygienic practices and violating different environmental laws.
“The government could no longer tolerate the state of filth and disregard for public health rules observed at the abattoir.”
He continued, “Lagosians are informed that the government remains committed to protecting public health and would intensify monitoring of all abattoirs and food-related operations in the state.
“No individual or business will be allowed to endanger the lives of others through negligence or reckless disregard for the law, let us try something right” he said.
