Veterinarians Seek Employment of Fresh Personnel, Safer Abattoirs in Rivers
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt
The Rivers State chapter of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), has called on the State Government to employ more veterinary doctors, equip the State Veterinary Hospital and Diagnostic Centre, and rehabilitate abattoirs across the state to strengthen animal health, food safety and public health.
The association made the appeal during a visit to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture yesterday in Port Harcourt, where it also commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for recent investments in the veterinary sector.
Speaking during the visit, Chairman of the NVMA, Rivers State Chapter, Dr. Gloria Daminabo, congratulated the ministry’s leadership and formally introduced the association’s newly elected executive committee, reaffirming the association’s commitment to supporting government efforts in agriculture, disease control and food security.
