Nigeria seeks to boost dairy production

Nigeria is the largest market for dairy products in West Africa and has set goals to reduce its reliance on imported dairy goods by developing its local industry, with plans to achieve this by 2025.

Nigeria and Uganda explore collaboration

On October 15, Nigerian minister for Livestock Development Idi Mukhtar Maiha met with Ugandan ambassador Philip Odida to discuss potential cooperation in improving livestock genetics, animal feed, health, and dairy processing.

Private sector aims to add value to milk

Private companies in Nigeria have shown interest in converting surplus milk into powdered and other value-added products for regional markets, aiming to increase the economic value of local dairy production.

Nigeria studies Kenya’s dairy practices

In September, Nigeria’s Commercial Dairy Ranchers Association (CODARAN) sent a delegation to Kenya to learn about local practices in dairy productivity, regulation, quality control, and milk marketing.

Uganda’s dairy sector shows strong growth

Uganda’s dairy industry has seen significant growth, with national milk production doubling from 2.7 billion liters in 2020 to 5.4 billion liters in 2024, and dairy exports increasing from $102.6 million in 2022 to $285.4 million in 2024.

Nigeria aims to double milk output by 2030

Abuja has announced a plan to double national milk production to 1.4 million tons per year by 2030, with the support of the private sector, and is looking to Kenya and Uganda for insights into improving productivity and processing capabilities.