AGRIC attaché to the Brazilian Embassy, Mr. Frederique Rosa E Abreu, has said the positive laboratory result of the cattle embryo transfer in Nigeria would improve national food security by fast-tracking massive dairy production.

In an interview with journalists yesterday, he stated that the achievement was a testament to the power of international cooperation, bringing together both public and private sectors in the pursuit of sustainable livestock improvement. He commended the Minister of Livestock and Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, for his commitment to modernising the sector, adding that such has been crucial.

International Business Director to Zebuembryo, the Technical Partner to Silagreen International Agro Development Ltd., Mr. Humberto Da Rosa, said the feat was an important milestone in Nigeria.

The Chief Executive Officer of Silagreen International Agro-Development Limited, Mr. Michael Akinruli, observed that the novel technology had been a great learning for farmers in Nigeria. He stated that the feat was a very good one that plays the foundational role of purebred dairy and beef animals in the country.

Chairman of Silagreen Agro, Dr. Amos Ayodele, who expressed excitement at the positive outcome, noted that the company’s intention to revolutionise cattle production in Nigeria was fast becoming a reality.

His words: “Of course, because this is the first of its kind in Nigeria, it has never happened before. Our customers are naturally not very sure, but we were able to sell the technology to them through some knowledge that we have.

“We got them to embrace the idea, and at the end of the day, they also took the risk to come into it, and today is a moment for everybody to be excited. So, we have this sense to do this technology, but six farmers embraced this idea first. And honestly, we cannot help but recognise their confidence and trust in us to have signed up for this programme.

“For example, we have, in this process, six farmers, most of whom are co-sponsored, Kosbaz Farm from Ilorin. We have Adila Farm, Harmony Farm and Bluerich Farm from Ogun State, Divine Living and Eagle Crest Farm from Oyo State as well. All these clients of ours actually believed in us when we showed them the idea.”