ABUJA – Following the approval by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for the relocation of Gwagwalada Abattoir, the Executive Chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council, Hon. Kasim Mohammed, has received the FCT Mandate Secretary for Agriculture, Hon. Ango Abdullahi Suleiman to the Area Council for an inspection visit.
Recall, the minister had given express approval of the slaughter house relocation during the commissioning of Gwagwalada Town Hall on Monday this week. This followed the request of chairman at the event, the minister therefore gave a marching order to Agriculture Mandate Secretary to perform the task in no longer time.
The visit was aimed at assessing the current state of the Gwagwalada Abattoir and inspecting potential sites proposed for its relocation.
According to a statement signed by Muhammad Isah Hassan,
Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to chairman during the visit, the delegation, alongside the Council Chairman, assessed the existing facility and examined possible alternative locations that could accommodate a modern and more suitable abattoir.
The proposed relocation is expected to address concerns raised by Hon. Kasim Mohammed, associated with the existing facility, improve sanitation and environmental conditions, strengthen meat processing and inspection standards, and promote public health and safety.
According to the statement, Mohammed expressed appreciation to the FCT Minister for approving the relocation initiative, describing it as an important intervention that will improve the abattoir’s operations and benefit residents of Gwagwalada and neighbouring communities.
He reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to providing the necessary support and cooperation to ensure the successful implementation of the relocation project.