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An illustration of some of the political and administrative problems involved in attempting to get a modern central abattoir.
An illustration of some of the political and administrative problems involved in attempting to get a modern central abattoir.
| Module code and title: | DT201, Urban development |
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| Item code: | DT201; 04 |
| First transmission date: | 11-03-1973 |
| Published: | 1973 |
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| Duration: | 00:23:27 |
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| Producer: | John Radcliffe |
| Contributors: | N.K Adamolekum; T. B Adesina; T.S.B Aribasala; O Hori; David Murray; Agunbiade Olu; R.A. Sekoni |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Subject terms: | Urban economics; Ibadan (Nigeria) |
| Footage description: | David Murray introduces the programme. Shots of cattle being trekked and entering the slaughter slabs. Hurray introduces T.S.B. Aribasala. Aribasala outlines the history of the movement towards the establishment of a modern abattoir in Ibadan. The reasons for a new abattoir are listed by Murray and Aribasala. Shots of present slaughtering facilities. Dr. Adesina, medical officer for Ibadan, confirms the hygienic reasons behind the move for a proper abattoir. Continuing shots of slaughterhouse activities. Aribasala explains why the absence of a modern abattoir and attendant market was a major obstacle in the way of agricultural development; he also describes in brief the government's aims for the beef industry. Further problems raised by existing methods and site are described. Shots of the slaughter slabs and butchering activities are shown. Problems raised by existing sites and methods for town planners are touched upon before Murray and Aribasala embark upon a description of the problems that face anyone attempting to initiate change; problems raised by cattle traders, butchers and other interests involved in the present system. Constant shots of activities in the slaughter slabs. Aribasala describes the practical difficulties that beset their plan for the development of a modern abattoir. Mr Adamolekun describes one of the difficulties hampering the cooperation of the administrative department in the setting up of a modern abattoir. Mr. Aribasala continues by describing the route through the various administrative bodies that the plans for the abattoir had to take. He goes into historical detail on the development of the abattoir project. Shots of the pilot abattoir. The owner of the private abattoir describes his activities. Because of the delays encountered, Aribasala describes what action is currently being taken to ease the problem of the many slaughter slabs in congested areas of the city. Shots of pilot abattoir, private abattoir, and the new slaughter slab. David Murray sums up the programme over panorama of Ibadan. Credits. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/70920 |
| Production number: | 00525_2012 |
| Videofinder number: | 387 |
| Available to public: | no |
