Promasidor Nigeria Limited joined the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, the Commercial Dairy Ranchers Association of Nigeria (CODARAN), development partners, and key stakeholders across the dairy value chain to commemorate World Milk Day 2026 in Abuja.
The conference, held at the NAF Conference Centre,
Abuja, was themed “Celebrating Women Dairy Farmers – Promoting Fresh
Milk Consumption for a Healthy Nation.” The event brought together
policymakers, industry leaders, dairy farmers, development partners,
researchers, the media, and private-sector operators to discuss the future of
Nigeria’s dairy industry and the critical role of women in driving sustainable
growth across the sector.
Among the dignitaries present were the Honourable
Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha; the Senior Special
Assistant to the President on Livestock Development, Idris Ajimobi;
representatives of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment;
officials of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development; state government
representatives, including the Commissioner for Livestock and Fisheries of
Niger State; Chairman of CODARAN, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar, development
partners; and leading industry stakeholders.
Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji
Idi Mukhtar Maiha, commended the efforts and contributions of Promasidor and
other private sector stakeholders in the advancement of Nigeria’s dairy sector.
At the event, he also unveiled the National Dairy Policy Implementation
Framework aimed at strengthening local milk production, dairy processing, cold
chain systems, milk aggregation, and pasture development across the country.
Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of Promasidor
Nigeria Limited, the Managing Director, Francois Gillet, reiterated the
company's commitment to the growth and transformation of Nigeria’s dairy
industry through sustainable local production and strategic investments.
He said, "It is a great honour to join
you as we commemorate World Milk Day 2026 under the theme: ‘Celebrating Women
Dairy Farmers – Promoting Fresh Milk Consumption for a Healthy Nation.’ Today,
we celebrate the vital contributions of women dairy farmers to food security,
livelihoods, and improved nutrition across our communities."
He commended the efforts of the Federal Ministry of
Livestock Development under the leadership of the Honourable Minister, Alhaji
Idi Mukhtar Maiha, alongside other stakeholders and industry players working to
transform Nigeria’s dairy sector.
Highlighting Promasidor’s contributions to local dairy
development, the Managing Director noted that the company remains committed to
advancing Nigeria’s dairy industry through sustainable investments and local
capacity development.
"At Promasidor Nigeria, we remain
committed to advancing Nigeria’s dairy sector through sustainable local
production and investment in dairy development. We are proud to operate the
largest dairy farm in Nigeria, the Ikun Dairy Farm in Ikun-Amure, Ekiti State,
with over 750 cattle producing an average of 25 kilograms of milk daily, while
indirectly employing over 1,000 people," he noted.
As part of the conference activities, the Chief
Technical Officer of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, Brighton Ochieng, participated
in a high-level panel discussion where he shared insights on the company’s
operations at the Ikun Dairy Farm and the role of technology in advancing dairy
farming in Nigeria.
Speaking during the session, Ochieng highlighted the
importance of innovation, modern dairy management practices, improved genetics,
and technology-driven solutions, including the use of artificial intelligence
to enhance productivity and build a more competitive dairy industry. He also
reaffirmed Promasidor’s readiness to continue investing in the growth of the
sector and collaborating with government agencies, development partners, and
industry stakeholders to improve local milk production and strengthen Nigeria’s
dairy value chain.
The World Milk Day celebration served as a platform
for stakeholders to renew commitments towards increasing local milk production,
promoting nutrition, empowering women dairy farmers, and strengthening
public-private partnerships that will accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s dairy
sector.
Promasidor Nigeria remains steadfast in its mission to
provide quality nutrition to Nigerians while supporting sustainable dairy
development initiatives that create jobs, empower communities, and contribute
to national food security.
About Promasidor Nigeria
Promasidor Nigeria Limited is a leading food and
beverage company committed to delivering quality nutrition through trusted
brands while supporting sustainable agricultural development and local value
creation. Through strategic investments such as the Ikun Dairy Farm, the
company continues to contribute to the growth and transformation of Nigeria’s
dairy industry.
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