The National Butchers Union of Nigeria has raised alarm over the spread of unwholesome meat in Rivers State for public consumption, the union warned members of the public to steer clear.
The Assistant Public Relations Officer of the National Butcher Union of Nigeria, Rivers State Chapter, Alhaji Musa Baba Ahmad, in a chat with newsmen said some dealers have taken advantage of the closure to Trans-Amadi Slaughter Market by the Rivers State Government to bring in unapproved beef into the State.
He said the beef transported in Rivers State is not supervised by health officials. He also alleged that some of the processed meats transported into Rivers State were preserved with dangerous chemicals.
The Assistant Public Relations Officer of the National Butchers Union of Nigeria Rivers State Chapter, Alhaji Musa Baba Ahmad called on the Rivers State government to consider the re-opening of the Trans-Amadi Slaughter Market to enable traders commence proper trading.
He also said life has not been easy for traders at the slaughter market eleven months after the slaughter market was closed down.
He warned that continued closure of the slaughter market will further allow smuggling of unsupervised beef into Rivers State.
