The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has actually shut down the state’s major abattoir and cattle market in addition to Ahia Udele in Aba.

The immediate closure of the markets as directed by the governor followed the unfortunate event of a crammed trailer losing control and falling into the abattoir situated at Waterside River Area of Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State.

The closure was disclosed in a press release signed by the State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, John Okiyi Kalu and forwarded to DAILY POST on Thursday.

The declaration said, “all those presently doing service in the above markets, abattoir must right away relocate to the following locations; New Omuma Uzor Abattoir in Ukwa West, and Good early morning Market, Aba, for those currently in Ahia Udele.

Governor Ikpeazu likewise directed the ministry of Homeland Security to work with relevant security firms in ensuring compliance.

“While we grieve with those who lost enjoyed ones in the unfortunate occurrence which happened earlier today, it is essential to state that the Ministry of Trade and Investment had long commenced the procedure of relocating the markets in line with public health service suggestions gotten from the Ministry of Environment and other relevant companies. This gave rise to the velocity of procedures for the completion of the new Abattoir which need to be all set later this month”.

“The Ministry of Homeland Security wanted to attract those linked to ensure complete compliance with the directive to move without delay while assuring them that the ministry will do everything possible to guarantee that they are effectively settled to continue doing their organizations within a safer and healthier environment”.

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