APPRAISING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL PROSPECTS FROM ABATTOIR NON-EDIBLE BY- PRODUCTS IN PORT HARCOURT METROPOLIS, RIVERS STATE

This study appraises the entrepreneurial prospects of abattoir non-edible by-products in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State. The study adopted the quasi-experimental design. Four (4) abattoirs, namely Iwofe, Eagle Island, Eliozu, and Woji were randomly selected for the collection of non-edible by- products over 12 months between May 2021 and April 2022. The collected samples were analyzed using tables. The study revealed that the composition of the non-edible abattoir by-products in both wet and dry seasons includes: blood, intestines, bones, trimming, fats, horns, hoofs, and skin/hide. In addition, the result indicated that the entrepreneurial prospects of these non-edible abattoir wastes are producing animal feed, operating musical instruments, producing calcium pills, producing fashion accessories, making soap, producing a fashionable chair, producing foot oils, and producing leather. The study recommended, among others, that the government should embark on adequate enlightenment on the entrepreneurial prospects and economic importance of recycling, recovering, and converting abattoir waste into excellent options that would prevent the imminent pollution from the poor management and disposal of wastes into landfills, drainages, and groundwater sources adjacent to abattoirs