Ms Emokpae said the vaccination of domesticated animals, free of charge, would also be conducted alongside the inspection exercise.
Hunger is a maximum ruler. It sets in motion inexorable forces of chaos and anarchy.
The governor said Mr Shettima directed NEMA to release the grains immediately, adding that states would be involved in the mechanism.
The NIMR boss said livestock and their handlers should be given further attention and teach the public how to prevent the spread of the disease.
“We hereby call on the general public to be wary of stray dogs around that axis and report any dog bite to the nearest government clinic or Ministry of Agriculture.”
South Korea has confirmed foot and mouth disease cases at local farms for the first time in more than four years.
It said the government would subsidise the fertilisers and chemicals by more than 40 per cent of the price through direct purchases from the producers.
The trader was suspected of mixing the seeds with sand to increase their weight.
The animals at the market were so weak from lack of food that men had to lift them in and out of vehicles like unwieldy parcels.
The federal government, on Thursday, presented certificates of registration and sales permits to authorised fertiliser dealers in Nigeria.
