World Milk Day: FG plans to disburse funds for livestock farmers
AREWA AGENDA – The Federal Government has disclosed a fresh plan to disburse funds through the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) to livestock farmers to boost their productivity and resilience.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar made the assertion on Tuesday while briefing journalists on the upcoming World Milk Day Celebration.
He said the United Nations has set aside 1st June of every year as World Milk Day, and this year’s theme “Sustainable Dairy: Good for Planet, Good for You” speaks directly to the need for deliberate efforts to make milk production, collection and processing climate smart.
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The Minister further stated that the 2023 World Milk Day celebration will feature lectures, discussions, exhibitions and Children’s programmes including a guided tour of the dairy exhibition stands for the children all addressing this year’s theme.
In compliance with the UN declaration, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has been celebrating World Milk Day every year with the rest of the world.
Dr Abubakar further stated that the Ministry will use the opportunity of World Milk Day to coordinate focused discussions on Dairy Development in Nigeria from the views of industry experts in Finance, Agribusiness, environment and other related areas who will deliver papers and participate in discussions following which a communique will be issued at the end of the event.
