Nigeria empowers 37,000 in dairy
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported May 30, 2026 · Last updated May 31, 2026
The initiative by the Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Livestock Development>>> to empower 37,000 women and youth in the dairy sector is expected to significantly boost local milk production in Nigeria>>>. This could lead to a reduction in the country's substantial annual dairy import expenditure of $1.5 billion, positively impacting Nigeria>>>'s foreign exchange reserves and strengthening its agricultural economy.
The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Livestock Development>>> in Nigeria>>> has announced strategic interventions to create economic opportunities for 37,000 women and young people in the dairy value chain. Minister Mukhtar Idi Maiha>>>, represented by Eustace Iyayi>>>, disclosed these plans during the 2026 World Milk Day celebration in Abuja. The initiative, themed 'Celebrating Women Dairy Farmers: Promoting Fresh Milk Consumption for a Healthy Nation', aims to address Nigeria>>>'s significant milk supply gap, where annual demand is 1.7 million metric tonnes but local production is only 600,000-700,000 metric tonnes, leading to $1.5 billion in annual dairy imports. The program focuses on skills development, enterprise integration, cooperative strengthening, access to finance, technology transfer, and sustainable livestock production. The ministry is also exploring the establishment of women-led milk aggregation and processing cooperatives, improved milk storage systems, and mobile veterinary support. Permanent Secretary Chinyere Akujobi>>> emphasized collaboration among government, private sector, and development partners to unlock the sector's potential and enhance food security. The National Dairy Policy Implementation Framework, validated in November 2025, is set to be unveiled on June 1, 2026, providing a roadmap for dairy sector objectives.
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