Chairman Centre for Nigerian Dutch Dairy Development (CNDDD) has said that for a strong sustainable dairy sector to emerge, Nigerua needs to develop local expertise and strengthen relevant institutions,
Ben Langat said this during a webinar titled: “Harnessing the great unpolished diamond of Africa”,
He also called on more partners to support its plan in ensuring a sustainable national dairy sector and value chain in the country.
In his words, the Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, FrieslandCampina WAMCO, Ore Famurewa, said: ”We are glad to announce three new partners to the centre’’.
They also made reference to best practice case study of Brazil’s ”Transition in Cattle Breeding” delivered by the Chief Operating Officer of URUS, Mr. Keith Heikes; and covered critical livestock topics such as “Breeding and the Importance of Feed,” delivered by the Head of Animal Science Dept., Nasarawa State University, Prof. Mohammed Maikano Ari.
The keynote address titled: “10 Building Blocks for Creating a Sustainable Dairy Sector in Nigeria” was delivered by the Corporate Director, Dairy Development, Royal FrieslandCampina, Mr. JeroenElfers. It encapsulated strategic steps that should be applied for rapid growth in the local dairy industry leveraging smallholder dairy farmer model.
