Nestl Nigeria Plc hasannounced an ongoing collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to launch a dairy technical skills development program aimed at enhancing the quality and volume of milk production in Nigeria.
A statement by Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead, Nestl Nigeria, said the initiative has been formalized through a Letter of Intent LOI signed in commemoration of World Milk Day 2025.
According to Uwadoka, the LOI reflects a shared commitment to develop mid-level technical and vocational skills essential for strengthening Nigerias dairy value chain, ensuring food security, improving nutrition, and fostering sustainable livelihoods.
The partnership will focus on establishing capacity-building programs centered on milk production, processing, hygiene, and management promoting industry-relevant skills through training modules developed in collaboration with stakeholders and enhancing milk quality and productivity across local dairy clusters through knowledge sharing and technical support, she stated.
At the signing ceremony, Managing Director and CEO of Nestl Nigeria, Wassim Elhusseini, said: In addition to our global dairy experience, Nestl has built capacity to provide targeted training programs on best practices in dairy farming adapted to the Nigerian context. This is why the Letter of Intent signifies more than a formal agreement it reflects our mutual dedication to bridge the gap in mid-level technical skills within the dairy sector to meet the growing demands of the market. We are confident that this will have a positive impact on our communities by creating more jobs, improving livelihoods, and supporting a stronger economy.