Jigawa butchers expect higher slaughter fees for Eid-el-Kabir
Some butchers in Dutse, Jigawa State, are worried about rising transportation fares impacting their business during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. They say the increased costs are likely to lead to higher charges for slaughter and meat processing services. Ado Sakin-Fawa, Ahmad Mai-Nama, Babannan Abdullahi, and Abdullahi Awaisu all shared concerns about the economic challenges affecting their operations. Many expect that customers will face higher fees this festive season as a result.
What we know
- Butchers in Dutse report that slaughter and meat processing fees have increased by about 200 percent compared to the previous festive season.
- The current slaughter fee for a ram starts from N5,000 per head, while a bull costs N20,000 and above, depending on size.
- Ado Sakin-Fawa said the anticipated fee hike is mainly due to rising transportation costs in neighbouring communities and markets.
- Ahmad Mai-Nama described the situation as uncertain, noting that charges may depend on the prevailing economic situation and transport costs.
- Babannan Abdullahi and Abdullahi Awaisu also cited inflation and increased prices of petrol and ingredients as reasons for the higher charges.
