The Federal Government, in partnership with Nestlé Nigeria, has unveiled an initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian farmers with the technical skills needed to boost milk production and improve livelihoods.
The collaboration was announced on Monday at the signing of a letter between Nestle Nigeria and the Ministry of Livestock Development in commemoration of World Milk Day 2025. The initiative is designed to tackle critical challenges in the dairy value chain by developing mid-level vocational skills in dairy farming.
The programme will also provide practical training in areas such as milk production, processing, hygiene, and farm management, with the aim of improving both the quality and quantity of milk produced in Nigeria.
Speaking at the event, the Livestock minister, Mukhtar Maiha, said, “Since the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, we have taken significant steps to address the challenges facing the dairy value chain. Under the National Livestock Growth Acceleration Strategy, we are focusing on key pillars, including livestock value chain development and feed and fodder improvement.
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