New Delhi, November 01, 2023 : The Kaduna State government has praised Arla Foods Nigeria for its investment in the Arla Farm project, acknowledging its contribution to the sustainable development and improvement of milk and dairy production in Nigeria. The government officials commended the progress during a visit to the Arla Farm in Damau, Kaduna State.
Arla Foods Nigeria’s Managing Director, Peder Pedersen, expressed gratitude for the government’s support and commitment to the success of the project. He emphasized the company’s dedication to leading sustainable dairy farming and contributing to the local dairy industry’s development. The company is optimistic that Nigeria can achieve self-sufficiency in milk production with the right investments and partnerships.
Senior Manager, Raw Milk Supply and Production, Snorri Sigurdsson, highlighted the company’s commitment to making Kaduna State the leading destination for dairy milk production in Nigeria. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Kaduna State, Murtala Dabo, commended the progress at the Arla Farm and noted the potential for improved dairy farming practices and technology transfer to local farmers, contributing to increased milk production and Nigeria’s self-sufficiency. according to the reports published in dairynews.today .
The Commissioner for Business, Innovation, and Technology, Patience Fakai, emphasized the positive impact of the project on the Kaduna State economy, creating opportunities for youth training and job creation. Special Adviser on Investment and Promotion to the Kaduna State Governor, Sabiu Sani, expressed satisfaction with Arla’s commitment to the enterprise’s development, and Managing Director of Kaduna Markets Development And Management Company, Tamar Nandul, praised the partnership, highlighting the planned $20 million investment by Arla for a milk processing plant on the farm. The state government has allocated N15 billion in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria to develop infrastructure around the farm.
