Lagos Govt shuts down Agege Abattoir over poor hygienic standards

Lagos Govt shuts down Agege Abattoir over poor hygienic standards

Determined to revolutionize meat processing in Lagos State, the Government has shut down the Oko Oba Abattoir in Agege Local Government over the butchers’ poor hygiene standards within the premises.

While shutting down the premises indefinitely, the state government added that the traders engaged in unhygienic practices, which were at variance with the standard set by the laws guiding the environment in Lagos.

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the closure of the abbatoir on Thursday through a short statement made available to the newsmen.

Wahab said that the decision was taken after an inspection tour of the facility, following public complaints received on the operation within the premises.

He said: “During our inspection of the abattoir facility, we have announced the indefinite closure of Oko Oba Abattoir, Agege, over unhygienic practices and violation of different environmental laws.”