Akure South Local Government Chairman, Gbenga Fasua, has ordered the closure of a ponmo shop following a disturbing discovery around its production site.
Bowls containing human faeces were reportedly found near the facility, prompting the chairman to order the disposal of all products.
The development in Ondo State has sparked angry reactions on social media, with Nigerians expressing disgust over the alleged unhygienic conditions.
A ponmo shop in Akure South, Ondo State, has been shut down after bowls containing human faeces were discovered around its production area. The local government chairman, Hon. Gbenga Fasua, reportedly ordered the immediate closure of the facility and the disposal of all ponmo products found there.
“We have found that this is where cholera enters Ondo state,” he said in Yoruba.
The development has triggered reactions online, with many Nigerians questioning the hygiene practices of some food producers.
Chairman orders immediate closure of ponmo shop
According to the report, the discovery was made around the production site of the ponmo business in Akure South Local Government Area.
Following the incident, Fasua directed that the shop be closed immediately. He also ordered the disposal of all products from the facility.
The discovery has raised concerns about food safety and the conditions under which some food items sold to Nigerians are processed.
Ponmo, popularly known as cow skin, is commonly consumed in different Nigerian meals. However, concerns about the cleanliness of its processing environment have continued to attract public attention.
Nigerians express disgust over faeces discovery
The incident has generated strong reactions from social media users, with several people condemning the reported unhygienic conditions.
One user, @Oviejoana, praised the council chairman’s action and questioned how anyone could process food in such an environment.
Another commenter, @Hhonor_, expressed disgust over the discovery, while @goddy_daniel also described the situation as disturbing.
What Nigerians said about the ponmo shop
Below are some of the reactions that followed the development:
@Oviejoana wrote:
“That’s a good job well done there because, how could one be so dirty, that they prepare something they eat in a very dirty environment. This is disgusting 😭😭”
@Hhonor_ wrote:
“We don’t call them dirty people for nothing 🤧”
@goddy_daniel wrote:
“Some people are extremely dirty..wtf 😭”
@joe_nne2567 wrote:
“What do you mean by kponmo shop? No be Kanda 😂😂”
@SaliuAminu0001 wrote:
“Wetin una Dey consume from that pomon sef, it’s non nutritious and categorized as a waste!”
@DaveA532298 wrote:
“Some people’s behavior is worse than Tinubu’s.
Imagine faeces where food is being processed. If any of those cow skin falls in those pockets, it’s certain she’s gonna wash it off and sell it.”
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Akure South Council Chairman Orders Closure of Ponmo Shop After F@eces Are Discovered Near Production Site
The Chairman of Akure South Local Government Area, Ondo State, Hon. Gbenga Fasua, has ordered the immediate closure of a ponmo shop and the disposal of all its products after bowls containing faeces (ìgbẹ́) were discovered around the production site.
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