The Kaduna State Government has invested €10 million in the establishment of Arla Farm at Damau, Kubau Local Government Area, as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s livestock industry and attract private sector investment.
Governor Uba Sani, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, AbdulKadir Muazu, disclosed this during the Arla-Dano Open Day held in Kubau.
He stated that the project is designed to transform livestock production, close infrastructure gaps, and create sustainable employment opportunities for residents.
At full capacity, the farm is expected to produce between four and five million kilograms of milk annually.
Governor Sani noted that since the facility’s establishment, both local milk output and job creation have risen significantly, marking a milestone in Kaduna’s agricultural transformation drive.
He added that the state has developed strong institutional frameworks to sustain growth in the livestock subsector.
These include the Kaduna State Livestock Regulatory Authority (KADLRA), the Kaduna State Livestock Transformation Company, and the Kaduna Ranch Development Company, all of which work collaboratively to ensure efficiency and long-term impact.
During the event, Sani also highlighted the unveiling of the Nigeria Dairy Centre of Excellence, the Sedentarisation and Climate Change Resilience in Nigeria (SCREEN) Project, and the commissioning of a new yoghurt factory.
He explained that these initiatives are designed to equip smallholder farmers with modern technologies that enhance milk quality, productivity, and sustainability.
“These initiatives will empower our farmers, increase income, create jobs for our youth, and provide nutritious dairy products for our people,” Sani said.
The governor commended the collaboration between the state government, the private sector, and development partners, describing it as key to driving sustainable growth in the dairy value chain.
Also speaking, the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, described Arla Farm as a product of the federal government’s local content and backward integration policy, adding that the initiative aligns with national goals of boosting food security and reducing import dependency.
Governor Sani expressed confidence that the Damau Milk Farm Project will stimulate economic growth, promote rural development, and position Kaduna as Nigeria’s leading dairy hub.
Source: This Day
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