Why we shut down Oko-Oba Abattoir — Lagos
Abdullateef Fowewe
Lagos State Government has revealed reason for shutting down the Oko-Oba Abattoir in the Agege area of the state.
Dailyeconomy on Thursday, June 19, reported that the Lagos government ordered the immediate shutdown of the Oko-Oba Abattoir following an inspection that revealed serious unhygienic conditions and multiple violations of environmental laws at the facility
Revealing the reason for the closure of the abattoir on Sunday, the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahaba in a post on X (formerly Twitter) stated bluntly, “What we found during our inspection was beyond unacceptable — operators were recklessly discharging raw animal waste, blood, and contaminated wastewater directly into public drainage systems, polluting the entire area and even neighboring properties.”
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, the Commissioner emphasised, “This isn’t just about sanitation violations; it’s about protecting human lives. It’s always been about that for this administration.
“The health implications for Agege residents are severe: contaminated water sources, disease outbreaks, and environmental degradation. All of this cannot be allowed by the state government to continue without check.”
The government clarified that the shutdown is temporary, with plans to reopen the facility once it complies fully with the basic guidelines for operating an abattoir in a mega city like Lagos.
“No blackmail will push us to risking the lives of law-abiding citizens of the state,” Wahab asserted.
