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The Oyo State Government on Tuesday shut down 15 veterinary outlets and seized goods valued in millions of naira due to violations of the state’s Veterinary Premises and Veterinary Establishment (Regulation) Law, 2017.
The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, shared this information in Ibadan, the state capital.
He explained that the enforcement action was initiated after routine inspections within the Ibadan area revealed these outlets were operating without the necessary registration of their veterinary premises, which is a clear breach of the law.
Speaking through Olaoye Olakunle, the Deputy Director of Veterinary Services, the commissioner highlighted that the initiative is focused on safeguarding animal health, ensuring food safety, and protecting public health. Olaleye stated, “
According to the 2017 law, all veterinary premises and practitioners in the state must annually register with the government for effective oversight and control. This is essential for preventing the spread of zoonotic diseases and eliminating quackery in the field.”
He also cautioned that any practitioner or outlet found violating the law would face strict legal consequences. The commissioner reinforced that the enforcement efforts would continue until complete adherence is achieved across the state.
Moreover, Olaleye urged all private veterinary practitioners to regularize their operations by ensuring their premises are properly registered with the Ministry as mandated by law.
The enforcement team comprised John Famoyin, Chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association; Awoyele Adebayo, President of the Association of Private Veterinary Medical Practitioners; and other prominent figures in the veterinary field.
