Butchers restate role in Lagos food security, job creation
Butchers in Lagos have reaffirmed their critical role in ensuring steady meat supply, boosting employment and supporting economic growth, urging stronger collaboration with government and labour authorities. They made the
Butchers in Lagos have reaffirmed their critical role in ensuring steady meat supply, boosting employment and supporting economic growth, urging stronger collaboration with government and labour authorities.
They made the call at the weekend during the inauguration programme of new executives of the Lagos State Butchers’ Council held at Abalti Barracks, Ojuelegba, Lagos.
The Lagos State Butchers’ Council, which draws members from the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 LCDAs, said it would intensify efforts to promote food sufficiency, maintain peace in markets and support policies that strengthen the state’s economy.
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Speaking, the Union’s General Secretary, Babatunde Kunye, said butchers remained central to food security and livelihoods, stressing the need for unity, discipline and professionalism among members.
“Your attendance reflects the value placed on our union and the vital roles butchers play in food security, employment and economic development in Nigeria. Today marks a new beginning for our union, a commitment to unity, discipline, professionalism and continued cooperation with the state government and relevant stakeholders,” he said.
“I assure you that the leadership will uphold government policies, promote peace in our markets and contribute positively to the growth of our great state,” Kunye added.
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President of the National Butchers’ Council, Chief (Dr) John Osamede Asun, urged members to remain organised and united to benefit from government interventions, noting that cooperation and inclusive leadership would prevent disputes within the union.
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“They should cooperate to be able to gain from the government. The council chairman must carry everyone along. If this is done, there won’t be any quarrel,” he said.
Asun also advised the leadership to be magnanimous in victory and avoid vindictiveness, urging them to surpass the achievements of previous administrations. “He should strive to surpass the achievements of the past administration. I know he has the capacity to achieve this,” he added.
Also speaking, Lagos State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Agnes Funmi Sessi, encouraged butchers to leverage their numerical strength to press for members’ welfare, assuring them of continued support from the labour movement.
“Injury to one is an injury to all. If there is anything affecting your members, the NLC is there to support you. As we approach an election year, let the government see your numerical strength and use that to demand for your needs,” she said.
The council, affiliated with the National Butchers’ Union of Nigeria and the NLC, pledged to continue working with government, traditional authorities and other stakeholders to sustain stability in the sector and strengthen its contribution to Lagos’ food system and economy.