Promasidor Nigeria has recorded significant gains in local milk production and economic development through its strategic alignment with the National Dairy Development Programme, reinforcing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s dairy value chain and improve access to affordable, high-quality dairy products.
The company’s Chief Executive Officer, François Gillet, said Promasidor’s investment in the Ikun Dairy Farm has played a key role in boosting domestic dairy output while creating a sustainable model that supports national economic growth.
According to Gillet, Promasidor established the Ikun Dairy Farm in 2019 in partnership with the Ekiti State Government, with an initial operational investment of 5 million dollars, followed by additional capital injections to scale operations and enhance productivity.
He noted that the National Dairy Development Programme aligns with Promasidor’s long-term strategy to localise raw material sourcing, deepen Nigeria’s dairy ecosystem and ensure a steady supply of nutritious milk products to consumers across the country.
The Ikun Dairy Farm currently hosts over 750 high-yielding cattle, making it the largest dairy farm in Nigeria. The facility employs advanced dairy management practices, including routine artificial insemination, to improve herd quality and ensure sustainable, organic growth.
Beyond increased milk production, the farm has contributed significantly to socio-economic development in its host community. It provides direct employment to more than 200 local residents and generates over 1,000 indirect jobs within surrounding communities, boosting livelihoods and supporting the local economy.
To ensure long-term sustainability, Promasidor has also invested in feed security by cultivating over 500 hectares of maize and soya beans, guaranteeing consistent and high-quality nutrition for the cattle, supported by experienced veterinary doctors and trained dairy practitioners.
Promasidor’s impact in Nigeria’s dairy sector dates back to March 1993, when the company introduced Cowbell Milk sachets to the Nigerian market, a move that transformed the food and beverage industry and was later adopted widely by competitors.
In line with its social impact agenda, the company has extended the benefits of its dairy operations to education and child nutrition through the “Ikun Milk Day” initiative. Under the programme, fresh milk from the Ikun Dairy Farm is distributed weekly to public primary school pupils in the Ikun community to support their health and learning outcomes.
Promasidor Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to delivering long-term value to consumers, communities and the national economy through continued investment in innovation, quality standards and local production. Its brand portfolio includes Cowbell, Loya, Miksi, Toptea, Onga, Twisco and Kremela.
Located in Ikun-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State, the Ikun Dairy Farm spans over 500 hectares and stands as a flagship example of how strategic public-private collaboration under the National Dairy Development Programme can drive food security, job creation and sustainable industrial growth in Nigeria.