The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Shakirudeen Olayiwole Onasanya during a one day workshop on food safety in the Nigerian meat industry in Lagos said that the Lagos State government is planning an innovative project to convert waste from the abattoirs in the state, The Nation reports.
He spoke through the Director, Veterinary Service, Dr Shamisudeen Olalekan. Consequently, new abattoirs may have biogas producing facilities to disseminate cheap and relatively clean energy throughout the facilities. This is also expected to improve waste management at the abattoir.
He highlighted the challenge of managing waste, stressed that the government is taking steps to improve sanitary control in slaughtering, processing and commercialisation of meat at Oko-Oba Abattoir in Agege to prevent food safety risks.
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