Integrated Assessment of the Air Quality around the Environs of Dr. Abubakar Sola Saraki Memorial Abattoir, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Sawyerr H.O (PhD), Opasola O.a, Oluwatuyi S.v, Ayinla L.o, Dada A.a, Oguntade S.a and Salami J.t
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Sawyerr H.O (PhD): Department of Environmental Health Science, Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Nigeria
Opasola O.a: Department of Environmental Health Science, Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Nigeria
Oluwatuyi S.v: Department of Environmental Health Science, Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Nigeria Department of Public Health, Ekiti State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero-Ekiti, Nigeria
Ayinla L.o: Department of Environmental Health Science, Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Nigeria
Dada A.a: Department of Environmental Health Science, Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Nigeria
Oguntade S.a: Department of Environmental Health Science, Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Nigeria
Salami J.t: Department of Environmental Health Science, Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2020, vol. 7, issue 11, 142-146

Abstract: Environmental media of Dr. Abubakar Sola Saraki memorial abattoir, Akerebiata, Ilorin. The quality of air around the abattoir was assessed for PM2.5, PM10, HCHO and Volatile Organic Compounds. Result revealed that analyzed data were above WHO standards, the increase in the values could be due to burning of animal and pollution from animal waste which has deleterious effect of living organisms and system. It was revealed some these pollutants has relative high and low readings in the day and at dawn respectively which is also applicable to the temperature readings. High temperature is favorable to thermophiles biological activities eveidently shown by the outpour of gases. There could be consideration towards re-siting of the abattoir to a different location. Recommendations were proffered which includes: Reduction of pollutants emitted from the abattoir through sensitization of butchers and meat sellers in the abattoir, Government agencies should swing into action to regulate the level of pollutants released into the environment on routine basis while also empower the EHOs to step up routine inspection of Abattoirs to eliminate foreseeable threats to public health.

Date: 2020
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