Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s government of Lagos State has mandated the prompt reopening of the Oko-Oba Abattoir located in the Agege area, following the operators’ adherence to sanitation and hygiene standards.

Naijaonpoint understands that the facility was closed on June 19 due to what the government referred to as environmental infractions and improper operational practices.

In a message posted on his official 𝕏 handle on Saturday, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stated that the operators had “significantly complied with the minimum standards required for the operation of abattoirs in the state, which were initially egregiously violated, leading to the closure.”

He further mentioned that, as a condition for reopening, officials from the ministry would now perform monthly inspections of the abattoir.

“We therefore urge the operators to avoid unsanitary activities, waste mismanagement, and unhygienic handling of animal products as they conduct their businesses,” the ministry noted in a separate statement on Friday.

Naijaonpoint reports that Wahab had previously voiced his dissatisfaction with the condition of the facility during an inspection prior to its closure, stating in a video that, “They slaughter animals, discharge waste into the public drainage system, and it’s simply unacceptable.”

He also pointed out that some individuals were discovered sleeping in the market next to the animals, characterizing the situation as both unsafe and unhygienic.

After the closure, the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps dismantled illegal structures that had been constructed along the drainage setbacks within the abattoir premises.

The ministry highlighted that it is collaborating with the Ministry of Agriculture to ensure enhanced hygiene and operational standards at the facility.