Nigeria, Denmark Collaborate to Advance Dairy Nutrition and Sustainability
Source: DairyNews.today
Nigeria, in partnership with Arla Foods, the Danish Consulate General, and Financial Centres for Sustainability (FC4S), is intensifying efforts to address challenges in the dairy sector through innovative solutions aimed at enhancing nutrition, access, and sustainable production.
A recent workshop in Lagos brought together key stakeholders from the dairy industry to discuss strategies and policies for driving growth in the sector. The event, titled “Nutrition in the Dairy Sector,” served as a platform for dialogue on overcoming infrastructure gaps, supply chain inefficiencies, and inadequate cold storage facilities that have hindered local production.
Participants included representatives from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Sahel Consulting, Helen Keller International, and the Milk Value Chain Foundation. These organizations engaged in breakout sessions designed to foster collaboration and explore actionable solutions for the industry's development.
Dr. Eva Edwards, Director of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at NAFDAC, emphasized the importance of regulatory and industry collaboration, highlighting consumer education as a critical component of boosting dairy nutrition in Nigeria.
Peder Pedersen, Managing Director of Arla Foods Nigeria, expressed optimism about the industry’s collective commitment. “At Arla, we firmly believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality, nutritious dairy products,” he said. “This requires all stakeholders to collaborate—not just as competitors but as partners—sharing a responsibility for the health and well-being of Nigerians.”
Jette Bjerrum, Denmark’s Consul General, underscored the value of cross-border collaboration. “The challenges of nutrition and sustainable agriculture require shared commitment and innovation,” she stated. “Together, Denmark and Nigeria can make significant strides in improving food security, health, and livelihoods.”
Arla Foods has pledged to continue facilitating similar initiatives, reinforcing its dedication to addressing Nigeria’s nutrition challenges and fostering sustainable growth in the dairy sector.
Participants included representatives from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Sahel Consulting, Helen Keller International, and the Milk Value Chain Foundation. These organizations engaged in breakout sessions designed to foster collaboration and explore actionable solutions for the industry's development.
Dr. Eva Edwards, Director of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at NAFDAC, emphasized the importance of regulatory and industry collaboration, highlighting consumer education as a critical component of boosting dairy nutrition in Nigeria.
Peder Pedersen, Managing Director of Arla Foods Nigeria, expressed optimism about the industry’s collective commitment. “At Arla, we firmly believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality, nutritious dairy products,” he said. “This requires all stakeholders to collaborate—not just as competitors but as partners—sharing a responsibility for the health and well-being of Nigerians.”
Jette Bjerrum, Denmark’s Consul General, underscored the value of cross-border collaboration. “The challenges of nutrition and sustainable agriculture require shared commitment and innovation,” she stated. “Together, Denmark and Nigeria can make significant strides in improving food security, health, and livelihoods.”
Arla Foods has pledged to continue facilitating similar initiatives, reinforcing its dedication to addressing Nigeria’s nutrition challenges and fostering sustainable growth in the dairy sector.
