Fan Milk, Obasanjo Farms In Collaboration To Boost Dairy Production
Fan Milk Plc has disclosed its partnership with Obasanjo Farms Nigeria Limited to boost dairy production in the country.
In a statement, the firm noted that the partnership was aimed at advancing dairy farming expansion and promoting local sourcing in Nigeria.
According to a statement, “Fan Milk Plc would off-take the fresh milk produced according to the terms of the 5-year partnership agreement and would also provide training and technical capacity building for the personnel.
“The collaboration is expected to lead to the creation of employment opportunities, particularly in rural areas."
The Chairman of Obasanjo Farms Limited, Olusegun Obasanjo, has noted that the partnership would drive forward dairy farm expansion and local sourcing initiatives.
According to him, “By investing in training and capacity-building programmes for local farmers, we will empower communities, enhance productivity, and contribute to the development of Nigeria’s agricultural sector.”
The General Manager of Danone Sub-Saharan Africa, Herve Barrere, on his part, stated that the partnership would improve sourcing raw materials locally, empowering local farmers, improving their livelihoods, and contributing to the growth of the agricultural sector.
The statement expressed that the partnership marks a significant milestone in Fan Milk’s commitment to backward integration, following the successful launch of its model dairy farm in Odeda, Ogun State and training for local dairy farmers in the Odeda Dairy Training Institute in 2022.
The Project Lead for Obasanjo Farms Nigeria Limited, Olusegun Ariyo, said both companies were taking steps towards a more efficient and economically sustainable environment for dairy farming in the country.
The Managing Director of Fan Milk PLC, Kayode Adebiyi, also explained, “The strategic partnership between Fan Milk PLC and Obasanjo Farms Nigeria Limited is designed to leverage the strengths of both companies to enhance local dairy production, reduce import dependency, and foster sustainable agricultural practices.”