Promasidor Nigeria Limited recently 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 Idi Mukhtar Maiha, the minister of Livestock Development; Idris Ajimobi, the senior special assistant to the president on Livestock Development; 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; Muhammadu Abubakar, chairman of CODARAN; development partners; and leading industry stakeholders.
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, Francois Gillet, the managing director, 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 Minister 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, Brighton Ochieng, the chief technical officer of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, 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 said it 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.
