Kano state government through the Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project (KSADP), has constructed 20 public slaughterhouses across the state, at a total cost N1, 550, 825, 750. 95.00
The slaughterhouses are located in Dawakin Tofa, Kunchi, Bichi, Gezawa, Tudun Wada, Kura, Rano, Bebeji, Wudil and Doguwa local government areas. The rest are Gabasawa, Gaya, Sumaila, Takai, Kabo, Shanono, Karaye, Kiru and Gwarzo local government areas.
KSADP is a development initiative funded by Islamic Development, the Lives and Livelihood Funds, LLF, and the state government.
The State Project Coordinator, KSADP, Ibrahim Garba Muhammad announced this during a stakeholders meeting at Global Luxury Suites in the state capital, to deliberate on strategies for efficient management of the slaughterhouses, sustainability, and alignment with public health standards.
The meeting was convened at the instance of the Senior Special Assistant of the state governor on Abattoirs, Sani Rabi’u Muhammad, involving traditional heads of butchers, Heads of Agricultural departments from local governments, and other stakeholders since the projects have been completed and are waiting commissioning.
“The objective of this intervention is to guarantee the safety of meat, monitor animal diseases, and control the spread of zoonotic diseases that impact public health.
“As you are aware, the projects have been completed and should be put to use to avoid dilapidation or pilferage of the facilities provided in them”, the Coordinator stated.
The Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Abattoirs, Sani Rabi’u Muhammad said the meeting was to map out strategies to effectively operationalize the slaughterhouses and prevent them from dilapidation and theft of vital facilities.
In his remarks, Sarkin Fawar Kano, Isyaku Alin Muri expressed appreciation to the government of Kano state, the Islamic Development, and the Lives and Livelihood Funds, LLF, for constructing the slaughterhouses, which he described as a major landmark in meat processing in Kano.
Contributing, the Managing Director of Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority, KNARDA, Dr. Farouk Ahmad Kurawa emphasized the need for butchers in the state to embrace best global practices in the conduct of their business, for speedy progress.
Meanwhile, the meeting resolved to immediately commence operation of the slaughterhouses, while the KSADP and the state government would work towards addressing issues of minor repairs and replacement of vandalized facilities. It also agreed to set up operational management committees for the projects, while the Heads of Agriculture departments at the respective local governments were mandated to work with stakeholders to make the set goals achievable.
Credit: Ameen K. Yassar
