Tessy Igomu
The Lagos State Government says it has begun a five-day disinfection and decontamination of 33 live bird markets across the state to prevent the spread of avian influenza and other zoonotic diseases.
This was disclosed by State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, on Monday.
She said the exercise, which started at the Awolowo Live Bird Market, Mushin, became expedient as demands for live birds usually increase during the Yuletide season.
Olusanya implored members of the Live Bird Marketers Association of Nigeria and other relevant stakeholders to support the exercise, in order to ensure that the state is rid of diseases.
Highlighting the live bird markets that would be disinfected and decontaminated, Olusanya said they include those in Awolowo, Cairo, Mushin, Agege, Bolade, Olaleye, Bariga, Ketu, Mile 12, Tejuosho, Oyingbo, Jankara, Pelewura, Oja Oba, Abattoir I and II and Idera.
Others are, New Garage Isale Oja, Agege, Ikotun, Alayabiagba, Alaba Suuru, Agboju and Festac Town live bird markets.
“The exercise will also take place at Ojo Cantonment live bird market, Alaba Rago live bird market, Okokomaiko live bird market, Ejina live bird market, Ikorodu; Sabo live bird market, Ikorodu; and Odogunyan live bird market, Ikorodu.
“Ajah live bird market, Sangotedo live bird market, Akodo live bird market, Arasi live bird market, Ibeju Lekki and Agbalata live bird markets, Badagry are also included,” Olusanya said.
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