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From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has commended Arla Foods Nigeria for organising the second edition of the Arla-Dano Open Day, saying it reaffirms the company’s commitment to developing the dairy sector in the state and Nigeria at large.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Abdulkadir Mu’azu Mayere, Governor Sani made the commendation at the Arla-Dano VIP Open Day held at the Arla-Dano site in Damau, Kaduna State.
“The event is not just about commissioning a yoghurt factory or unveiling a new project, but about building a sustainable future for our farmers, our youth, and our economy,” Governor Sani said.
He noted that Kaduna State is a leading hub for agriculture in Nigeria, with fertile land, livestock endowments, and hardworking farmers, adding that the state’s administration recognises the potential and prioritises agricultural development in its rural transformation agenda.
“Agriculture accounts for over 51% of our GDP and employs about 70% of our population. We are committed to developing this sector and empowering our farmers,” Governor Sani said.
The governor disclosed that the state has invested significantly in the agricultural sector, allocating over 10% of its 2025 budget to agriculture, in line with the 2014 Malabo Declaration.
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“We are proud to be one of the states implementing the L-PRESS project, and we are committed to achieving the objectives of the Damau Household Milk Farm Project in ways that are sustainable and beneficial to all parties,” he said.
Governor Sani expressed delight at the unveiling of initiatives such as the Nigeria Dairy Center of Excellence, the Sedentarisation and Climate Change Resilience in Nigeria (SCREEN) Project, and the commissioning of a yoghurt factory, saying these would boost local milk production, create jobs, and improve the nutritional status of the people.
“Together with Arla Farms and other important stakeholders, we can put Kaduna State on the map among the leading producers of milk, not only in the country, but also in the continent of Africa,” he said.
The governor assured that the state government remains committed to providing all the support and political will necessary to ensure the sustainability of these initiatives and improve the livelihoods of the people.
The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, was in attendance and demonstrated the Federal Government’s commitment to the development of the livestock sector.
Arla Foods Nigeria’s efforts are expected to contribute significantly to Nigeria’s dairy development, with the Damau Household Milk Farm Project aiming to cut the country’s milk import dependency by between 5-10%.
