Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sabi Abdullahi, emphasized the potential of Nigeria’s dairy industry to drive economic growth and enhance national nutritional security during the 2024 World Milk Day event in Abuja. He highlighted the industry’s role in addressing nutritional deficiencies, particularly for women and children, and stressed the importance of both plant-based and animal-based nutrition. Abdullahi acknowledged stakeholders’ efforts, including the MSP for feed and fodder, and assured commitment to the National Dairy Policy. He emphasized youth involvement and expressed confidence in the sector’s positive impact on Nigeria’s economy and food security. Source: Leadership
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Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sabi Abdullahi, highlighted the significant potential of Nigeria’s dairy industry as a driver of economic growth and a solution to national nutritional deficiencies, especially among women and children. Speaking at the 2024 World Milk Day event in Abuja, Abdullahi emphasized the need to focus on the nutritional value of food, advocating for a balanced approach that includes both plant-based and animal-based sources. He praised the efforts of stakeholders, including Winnie Lai-Solarin, Director of the Department of Animal Husbandry Services, for advancing the sector. Abdullahi also noted the importance of well-nourished livestock for producing high-quality milk, referencing the recent Multi-Stakeholders’ Platform (MSP) for feed and fodder. He assured the government’s commitment to implementing the National Dairy Policy’s recommendations and urged stakeholders to collaborate in this endeavor. The minister emphasized the economic opportunities within the dairy industry, encouraging youth participation in alignment with the Renewed Hope agenda. He reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to achieving total food security for Nigeria.
