Kwara Govt confiscates unwholesome cow meat in Ilorin

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin

The Kwara State Government has confiscated allegedly unwholesome cow meat at the Akerebiata Abattoir market in Ilorin.

The Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Funke Sokoya, stated that the action aims to protect residents from consuming unhealthy meat.

Mrs. Sokoya disclosed that one of the core mandates of the Ministry is to safeguard public health and protect residents from harm in the State.

She urged the butchers’ union and owners of the confiscated meat to cooperate with the Ministry’s staff at all slaughter slabs and abattoirs across the State to ensure safe meat for public consumption.

The Permanent Secretary further advised both livestock farmers and butchers to insure their assets to minimize risks involved in the livestock business.

The Director of Veterinary Services at the Ministry, Dr. Abdullateef Olugbon, advised butchers to ensure they slaughter healthy animals for public consumption and assured them of the government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening their capacity through training and retraining for improved productivity in the sector.

The Chairman of the Cooperative Harmony Butchers Union, Alhaji Moshood Abdulquadri, stated that the union has always supported the Ministry in ensuring that only safe meat and meat products leave the Akerebiata Abattoir. He further appreciated the State government’s efforts in prioritizing citizens’ well-being.

He also solicited assistance regarding an insurance policy for their assets.