L-R: The Onikun of Ikun, Oba Olatunde David Olushola; Managing Director, Promasidor Nigeria, Francois Gillet; Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, FNIM; Chief of Staff to the Ekiti State Governor and the Governor’s representative Oyeniyi Adebayo; and Group Chief Financial Officer and Chairman of the Board, Ikun Dairy Farm Limited, Yomi Adenson, join pupils of AUC/CAC United Nursery and Primary School, Ikun-Ekiti, in sharing fresh Milk during Ikun Milk Day. The community outreach took place recently in Ikun-Ekiti as part of the Honourable Minister’s visit to the dairy farm.
By Peace Udugba
Pupils in Ikun-Ekiti, Ekiti State, are benefiting from a weekly fresh milk initiative introduced by Promasidor Nigeria to promote child nutrition and improve community wellbeing.
The initiative, known as Ikun Milk Day, provides fresh milk produced at Ikun Dairy Farm to primary school pupils every Wednesday, with participating schools across the community taking turns to benefit from the programme.
The initiative and the broader contributions of Ikun Dairy Farm came into focus on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, during a visit to the facility by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha (FNIM).
During the visit, the minister commended the people of Ikun and Ekiti State, as well as Promasidor Nigeria, for their contributions to the development of the dairy farm and its host community.
He particularly acknowledged the company’s support for residents and children, urging it to sustain and expand its community development initiatives.
Similarly, the Onikun of Ikun, Oba Olatunde David Olushola, praised the dairy farm for its contributions to the community and its significance to Nigeria’s dairy industry.
The traditional ruler observed that, among the six dairy farms established in Nigeria, Ikun Dairy Farm was the only one that had survived to date, describing the facility as a source of pride for Ekiti State and the country.
He called for stronger collaboration among Promasidor Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and the Ekiti State Government to further develop the facility.
The monarch also appreciated Promasidor for its contributions to the community, particularly its support for children, while encouraging the company to sustain and expand such interventions.
Speaking on the impact of the school milk initiative, the Headmistress of AUD/CAC United, Ikun-Ekiti, Mrs Owolabi Margaret Folake, expressed appreciation to Promasidor for the programme.
She said Ikun Milk Day had brought excitement to pupils and positively impacted 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 Ekiti State Government.
The facility spans more than 500 hectares, accommodates 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.
Through Ikun Milk Day, Promasidor is extending the benefits of local dairy production beyond employment and commercial activities by making fresh milk available to schoolchildren in its host community.
The initiative underscores the importance of partnerships between the private sector and government in promoting child nutrition, supporting local dairy production and improving the livelihoods of host communities.
