Assessment of abattoir waste management: Evidences from Kano central Abattoir, Northwestern Nigeria

Abstract

Abattoir waste disposal in many developing countries like Nigeria, has been a very serious challenge over the years. In most cases, waste materials are disposed of without regard to sound environmental management practices; which makes it harmful to humans and other terrestrial and aquatic life. Thus, the major aim of the study was to assess the waste management practices in Kano central abattoir. A total number of 100 respondents primarily butchers were randomly selected from the population. A structured questionnaire was designed and served as the primary source of information on the management of abattoir in Kano central abattoir. 70% of the respondents described the management of waste in the abattoir good, 20% of the respondents described it as moderate while 10% evaluated it as a poor process. The wastes are treated prior to storage in sanitary bin before final disposal which is conducted most frequently. However, there was provision and utilization of protective gadgets with a relative magnitude of recycling technology despite the constraints from level of education. Hence, the waste management practice in Kano central abattoir is critically important and considered good. It can be recommended that, sensitization and adoption of recent best practices of waste management by the abattoir personnel should be encouraged.