World Bank-backed Ekiti abattoir set for August inauguration
The World Bank says its ultramodern abattoir project in Ekiti State will be ready for inauguration by August 2026, as installation and operational processes enter the final phase. The state
- By Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti
The World Bank says its ultramodern abattoir project in Ekiti State will be ready for inauguration by August 2026, as installation and operational processes enter the final phase.
The state Project Coordinator of the World Bank-supported Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), Olayinka Adedipe, disclosed this during the opening of bids for the supply and installation of equipment for the facility.
Adedipe said the procurement process was deliberately made open and competitive to attract competent contractors nationwide. Ten firms initially purchased bid documents, but only six submitted bids at the close of the process.
He explained that pre-qualification criteria include bid security, technical capacity, years of experience, and evidence of successfully executed similar projects.
According to him, the facility will be equipped with modern infrastructure, including cold blast systems and semi-automated rail lines, to ensure hygienic and efficient meat processing. He added that the system would replace crude slaughtering methods with a structured process covering slaughtering, bleeding, skinning, and cutting in line with global standards.
Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Ebenezer Boluwade, described Nigeria’s red meat sector as a high-value market, noting that the project would position Ekiti to tap into opportunities across the livestock value chain.
He said the facility, located in Ado-Ekiti, would be complemented by a cattle market and a veterinary clinic to boost productivity, improve meat quality to international standards, and support both local consumption and export.
Boluwade added that the government is building a structured meat value chain to stimulate economic activity and create jobs for butchers, cattle traders, transporters, and other industry players.
He further noted that integrating a dedicated cattle market with the abattoir would guarantee a steady livestock supply, enhance efficiency, and reduce system losses, while the facility’s proximity to an international cargo route would open export channels to Lagos and other markets, including international destinations.
