Promasidor’s Weekly Milk Programme Wins Praise as Ikun Pupils Benefit from Fresh Milk

Primary school pupils in Ikun-Ekiti, Ekiti State, are receiving fresh milk every week through an initiative by Promasidor Nigeria aimed at supporting child nutrition and improving the wellbeing of its host community.

The programme, known as Ikun Milk Day, provides pupils in participating primary schools with fresh milk from Ikun Dairy Farm, with schools taking turns to benefit each week.

The initiative and the wider contributions of the dairy farm came into focus on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, when the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, visited the facility.

During the visit, the minister commended Promasidor Nigeria, the Ekiti State Government and the people of Ikun for their contributions to the farm and its host community.

He particularly acknowledged the company’s efforts to support residents and children, urging it to sustain and expand its interventions.

The Onikun of Ikun, Oba Olatunde David Olushola, also praised the farm’s contribution to the community and its role in Nigeria’s dairy industry.

The traditional ruler described the facility as an important asset to Ekiti State and the country, noting that, among the six dairy farms established in Nigeria, Ikun Dairy Farm was the only one that had survived to date.

He called for stronger collaboration between Promasidor, the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and the Ekiti State Government to further develop the facility. He also encouraged the company to continue supporting the community, particularly its children.

At the school level, the initiative has received positive feedback from teachers. The Headmistress of AUD/CAC United, Ikun-Ekiti, Mrs Owolabi Margaret Folake, said the programme had brought excitement to pupils and made a positive difference to the school and the wider community.

Located in Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Ikun Dairy Farm is operated by Promasidor Nigeria in partnership with the state government. The facility covers more than 500 hectares, houses 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 the dairy farm beyond production and employment by making locally produced milk available to schoolchildren. The weekly programme has become a practical way of connecting the farm’s operations with the nutritional needs of children in its host community.