For pupils in Ikun-Ekiti, access to fresh milk has become part of the school week, with a programme by Promasidor Nigeria bringing locally produced dairy milk to primary school children in the community.

Known as Ikun Milk Day, the initiative provides fresh milk to pupils every Wednesday, with participating primary schools across the community taking turns to benefit.

Beyond creating excitement among the children, the programme links production at Ikun Dairy Farm to the nutritional needs of its host community, extending the farm’s contribution beyond milk production, employment and other economic activities.

The initiative came into focus on November 4, 2026, when the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, visited the facility and commended Promasidor Nigeria for its contributions to the farm and the surrounding community.

Maiha acknowledged the company’s support, particularly its interventions for residents and children, and encouraged it to sustain and expand its community initiatives.

The Onikun of Ikun, Oba Olatunde David Olushola, also praised the farm’s contribution to the community and its importance to Nigeria’s dairy sector.

He noted that Ikun Dairy Farm was the only surviving facility among six dairy farms established in the country, describing it as an asset to both Ekiti State and Nigeria.

The traditional ruler called for stronger collaboration among Promasidor, the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and the Ekiti State Government to further develop the facility. He also urged the company to sustain its community support, particularly initiatives benefiting children.

For the schools participating in Ikun Milk Day, the programme has become a welcome addition to pupils’ weekly activities.

Headmistress of AUD/CAC United, Ikun-Ekiti, Mrs Owolabi Margaret Folake, said the initiative had generated excitement among pupils and positively affected the school, its teachers and the wider community.

Located in Ikun-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Ikun Dairy Farm is operated by Promasidor Nigeria in partnership with the state government.

The facility covers more than 500 hectares, houses over 700 cattle and produces more than 6,000 litres of fresh milk daily. It also provides over 200 direct jobs and supports more than 1,000 indirect livelihoods in surrounding communities.

While these figures reflect the farm’s contribution to local economic activity and Nigeria’s dairy production, Ikun Milk Day illustrates another dimension of its presence: the opportunity to connect local agricultural production with the everyday needs of the people living around it.