BUTCHERS in Ibadan metropolis under the auspices of the National Butchers Union of Nigeria (NUBN) on Monday lauded the Oyo State Government for the resuscitation of the abandoned Ibadan Central Abattoir as it commenced full operation. The butchers, in separate interviews, commended the state government during the official ceremony held at the facility to commemorate the commencement of operations. According to Elesinmeta, “the commencement of operations on this facility is worth being celebrated. The Ibadan Central Abattoir located in Amosun Village area of Akinyele local government is a facility operated on Public Private Partnership (PPP) and the project belongs to Oyo State Government, the 11 local governments and LCDAs in Ibadan as well as a private firm, C & E Limited. The official inauguration of the abattoir featured prayer sessions and symbolic slaughtering of two cows by Mr. Kehinde Tewogbade, Coordinator, NUBAN, Oyo State Chapter.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 04, 2018 17:03 UTC