World Bank-backed Ekiti ultra-modern abattoir project for inauguration August
The World Bank has said its ultramodern abattoir in Ekiti state will be ready for inauguration in August 2026 as efforts intensify to complete installation and operational processes at the
- Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti
The World Bank has said its ultramodern abattoir in Ekiti state will be ready for inauguration in August 2026 as efforts intensify to complete installation and operational processes at the facility.
The Ekiti State Project Coordinator of the World Bank's 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 abattoir.
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Adedipe said that the bidding process was made open and competitive to attract the most qualified contractors across the country.
He noted that the advertisement for the project was conducted on a nationwide scale to ensure that only firms with the best capacity and expertise are selected for the job.
He disclosed that 10 companies initially purchased bid documents, but only six submitted bids for consideration at the close of the process.
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Adedipe explained that the pre-qualification criteria include bid security, technical competence, years of experience in the industry, and evidence of successfully executed similar projects.
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He added that the project would be equipped with modern facilities such as cold blast systems and semi-automated rail lines designed to ensure hygienic and efficient slaughtering processes.
The coordinator stressed that the new system would eliminate crude methods of handling animals, as livestock would move through a structured process from slaughtering to bleeding, skinning, and cutting in line with global best practices.
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade, described Nigeria's red meat sector as a lucrative market, noting that the project would reposition Ekiti to take advantage of opportunities across the value chain.
He added that the facility, located in Ado-Ekiti, would be supported by a cattle market and veterinary clinic to enhance productivity, improve meat quality to international standards, and create opportunities for both local consumption and export.
He further said the state government was deliberately building a structured meat value chain that would enhance economic activities and create jobs for butchers, cattle traders, transporters, and other stakeholders in the livestock business.
He noted that the integration of a dedicated cattle market alongside the abattoir would ensure a steady supply of livestock, thereby improving efficiency and reducing losses in the system.
He added that the strategic location of the facility near an international cargo route would open up export opportunities, enabling processed meat from Ekiti to access markets in Lagos and beyond, as well as international destinations.
