The Federal Government has said that it is in the process of
establishing a National Dairy Policy that will help in boosting milk
production as well as develop other dairy products.
According to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture
and Rural Development, Mohammed Umar, the policy will further help in
addressing challenges of the Nigerian dairy sector, which bordered on
infrastructure development, processing, dairy husbandry, quality
control, product development, industry and sectoral cooperation.
Umar, who disclosed this at the 4th Global Dairy Congress Africa in
Abuja, told participants at the event that the objective of the
meeting aligned with the agenda of the Federal Government to improve
the dairy sub-sector and make it a major global player in the supply
of wholesome dairy products.
The permanent secretary explained that access to inputs and cows of
proven genetic quality also constitute a major constraint due to
rudimentary status of the Nigerian dairy value chain, adding that this
might form a potential area of veritable investment for discerning
stakeholders.
