{"id":53102,"date":"2026-04-21T19:36:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T19:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/53102\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T19:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T19:36:09","slug":"nestle-fg-seal-deal-to-boost-nigerias-dairy-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/53102\/","title":{"rendered":"Nestl\u00e9, FG seal deal to boost Nigeria\u2019s dairy sector"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria Plc has deepened its push into Nigeria\u2019s dairy value chain, signing a landmark agreement with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to establish a Dairy Technical Skills Development Centre in Paikon Kore, Gwagwalada, in a move aimed at transforming local milk production and strengthening rural livelihoods.<\/p>\n

The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, marks a significant step in efforts to close Nigeria\u2019s dairy production gap by building technical capacity, improving milk quality, and driving productivity across the value chain.<\/p>\n

The proposed centre, to be sited within Nestl\u00e9\u2019s Dairy Demonstration Farm, represents the next phase of the company\u2019s Livestock Development Project, evolving from pilot interventions into a structured, scalable national model. The initiative follows earlier milestones, including the farm\u2019s launch in 2025 and a Letter of Intent signed on World Milk Day the same year.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria\u2019s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Wassim Elhusseini, said the collaboration underscores the company\u2019s long-term commitment to building a resilient local dairy ecosystem.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen capability improves, outcomes follow,\u201d he said. \u201cThis partnership allows us to expand a structured approach to skills development that will enhance productivity, improve quality, and support sustainability across the sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Under the agreement, the centre will deliver targeted training programmes focused on modernising on-farm practices, strengthening milk handling and processing standards, and equipping stakeholders with industry-relevant technical skills. It will also seek to improve coordination across dairy clusters to raise overall value chain efficiency.<\/p>\n

Since its launch in 2019, Nestl\u00e9\u2019s Livestock Development Project has made measurable impact, establishing 83 dairy cooperatives, supporting over 3,000 milk producers, and aggregating more than one million litres of raw milk. The initiative has also trained over 2,000 pastoralists, vaccinated more than 36,000 cattle, and introduced key infrastructure to boost productivity.<\/p>\n

The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Mukhtar Idi Maiha, described the partnership as a critical intervention for unlocking the sector\u2019s vast potential.<\/p>\n

\u201cNigeria\u2019s dairy sector holds significant promise, but achieving scale requires stronger technical capability,\u201d he said. \u201cThis collaboration demonstrates what is possible when the right systems and partnerships are in place.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maiha added that the initiative aligns with the National Dairy Policy under the National Development Plan, which seeks to enhance food security, stimulate economic growth, and position Nigeria\u2019s livestock sector for global competitiveness.<\/p>\n

With the agreement now in place, both parties are set to begin implementation, including finalising training frameworks, preparing the facility, and rolling out programmes in phases.<\/p>\n

Industry observers say the initiative could mark a turning point for Nigeria\u2019s dairy sector, where low productivity and quality challenges have long constrained growth. By focusing on mid-level technical skills and scaling proven interventions, the centre is expected to drive sustainable improvements, strengthen local supply chains, and create new economic opportunities across rural communities.<\/p>\n

As Nigeria intensifies efforts to reduce dependence on dairy imports, the Nestl\u00e9-government collaboration signals a shift toward long-term, skills-driven solutions designed to build a more resilient and competitive industry.<\/p>\n

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