Netherlands trains 22 Nigerians on daily milk production

No fewer than twenty two Nigerians were trained by Netherlands government in production and preservation of milk.

The beneficiaries of the training are scattered across the country so as improve value chain dairy products.

Speaking at a two-day first international summit held at Conference Centre of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, President of the Netherlands Alumni Association of Nigeria Practical Training Centre (PTC+) Chapter  Atinuke Olanike Akinyemi said the beneficiaries is capable of Increasing daily milk production, national Gross Domestic Products (GDP) and provide more jobs for the youths.

The programme which was tagged; “Dairy Farming: A new dawn in the Nigeria Agricultural Sector and the way forward” showcased many opportunities in the dairy value chain sector in Nigeria.

She said; “We aim at bringing the Dairy farmers together, educate them and also to know their challenges. We are coming together to support farmers and to help them to start off in all the dairy farming chain and farming international. We import over 90 percent of the milk we consume in Nigeria and we are looking for a means to reduce the rate of forex.” “We are looking for a way to help farmers to produce milk in nigeria. We go to farms and monitor their activities. The 22 who were trained by the Netherlands government scattered across the country now. Our mission is to support all this farmers with expertise on daily milk production.”

Earlier, the chairman of the occasion, Saheed Oseni said ten jobs can be created for production of one thousand litre of milk, adding that the project was aimed at supporting federal government effort to diversify he economy.

“Out of one thousand liters of milk, you have ten jobs that are directly or indirectly connected with 1000 liters. Either the service providers or veterinary services or those who do extra or supplementary feeding.”

While speaking, the representative of the Netherlands government, Witze Heidi advised Nigerians to invest their time and energy in dairy farm business.

He said aside the monetary benefits milk, it’s makes someone more healthier coupled with good foods.

Also speaking, a lab and animal reproduction technician,  Olawale Tunmise Olagbaju said investing in dairy production is huge resources for national development.

 

Akinremi Feyisipo,  Ibadan.