Nigeria and Denmark have deepened their partnership to enhance the dairy value chain through capacity building, knowledge sharing and investment in local production.

A delegation from the Federal Ministry of Livestock, led by the Minister, Idi Mukthar Maiha, alongside senior officials from the Kaduna State Government, led by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Murtala Dabo, embarked on a strategic visit to Denmark.

The visit, hosted by the Danish Embassy in Nigeria and facilitated by Arla Foods, is part of ongoing efforts to foster collaboration toward developing a sustainable dairy industry in Nigeria.

During the visit, the Nigerian delegation participated in technical tours of some of Denmark’s most advanced dairy and agricultural facilities.

They also held high-level meetings with the Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Director of Veterinary Services, and other key stakeholders in the dairy sector.

These engagements focused on exchanging knowledge on regulatory frameworks, animal welfare, and observing best practices in dairy production models, while the parties also explored scalable solutions tailored to Nigeria’s local context.

Maiha described the visit as an eye-opener, stating that it offered valuable insights to help transform the country’s livestock industry along similar lines.

He also emphasised that the visit highlighted the long-standing collaboration between Nigeria and Denmark in agriculture and sustainable dairy development.

On his part, the Managing Director of Arla Foods Nigeria, Peder Pedersen, stressed the importance of such international collaborations.

He affirmed the company’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian government and local stakeholders in strengthening the dairy value chain through capacity building, knowledge transfer, and investment in local production.

“We are proud to have facilitated this important mission in close partnership with the Danish Embassy. It is through exchanges like this that we can bridge expertise, drive innovation and accelerate the growth of a sustainable dairy sector in Nigeria. Seeing practical, proven models in action provides powerful inspiration for what is possible back home,” he stated.