EKITI L-PRES HOLDS BID OPENING CEREMONY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ULTRA-MODERN ABATTOIR IN ADO-EKITI

The Ekiti State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has performed the bid opening process for the construction of a dual-function ultra-modern abattoir in Ado-Ekiti.

with a pledge that the entire contract award process of the project will be in full compliance with the procurement regulations in line with global best practices.

Declaring the event open on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti, the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to boosting livestock productivity and improving meat processing infrastructure in the state.

Mr. Boluwade emphasized the importance of transparency and due process in the bid selection process, assuring contractors and other stakeholders involved in the project of a level playing field .

The Commissioner assured of an open and transparent process that would be in full compliance with subsisting procurement regulations

He stressed that the proposed dual-function ultra-modern abattoir in Ado-Ekiti aligns with the State Government’s broader vision under the L-PRES Programme to promote food safety, improve meat hygiene, and enhance the livelihoods of livestock stakeholders in the State

Also speaking at the event, the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Mr James Folorunso,represented by the Director of Public Procurement, Engr. Omoniyi Adebayo commended the L-PRES team for upholding the principles of accountability and openness in the procurement process.

Folorunso urged participating contractors to adhere to standard bidding procedures and follow the principles of due process in terms of contract awards.

In his contribution, the State Project Coordinator L-PRES, Mr. Olayinka Adedipe, expressed optimism that the abattoir project will bring significant transformation to meat processing and livestock value chains in Ekiti.

He noted that the facility, when completed, will serve both commercial and regulatory functions, ensuring compliance with modern slaughtering, sanitation, and food safety standards.

Earlier, the Procurement Officer L-PRES, Mr. Alabi Sunday, conducted the technical aspects of the bid opening and verified the submitted documents in accordance with national and donor-agency procurement guidelines.

The bid opening process was observed by the State Head of Service represented by a director in her Office Mr. Alesin ; the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Ojo; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance represented by Mr. Olaofe Adebayo; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget represented by Sunday Omotoso and all Project Implementation Unit Members L-PRES.

The proposed abattoir is expected to operate dual functions, catering to both large-scale commercial meat production and public health regulation, thereby addressing critical gaps in the livestock sector and contributing to food security in Ekiti State.