Benedict Alabi, former deputy governor of Osun State, says he started an abattoir business to boost the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR) and create employment.
Alabi spoke in an interview with NAN on Friday in Osogbo.
He served as deputy governor of Osun from 2018 to 2022, during the tenure of Adegboyega Oyetola, the immediate past governor of the state.
Alabi said the abattoir and farm investment would help in producing premium and hygienic meat for public consumption.
According to Alabi, his business, ‘Kire Modernised Abattoir’, is unique in supplying hygienic meat to hotels, multinational catering clients, distributors, and direct sales via personal contacts.
“I believe the abattoir will help in increasing food production and also create an avenue for job opportunities,” Alabi said.
He said there is a need for such strategic business to help promote self-sufficiency and other benefits in the state.
“Kire Integrated Farm, under my leadership, also seeks support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) among key partners while waiting for the Bank of Agriculture’s (BOA) nod,” he said.
“You will agree with me that without their support, it will be kind of greasy on our part, and that shows the significance of strategic partners.”
Alabi also said for organised abattoirs and mechanised farming systems to strive, more resources are needed in the area of electricity, modern farm equipment, viable ranches, and a good market environment.