AbdulRazaq flags off state dairy farm construction, targets 12-month completion
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has officially flagged off the construction of the K-Wara Dairy Farm in Malete, Moro Local Government Area, aiming to boost local livestock production and transform the regional dairy value chain.
The ambitious state-owned initiative, formally designated as the Dairy Value Chain Transformation Centre, will be managed under the operational oversight of K-WARA Dairy Company Ltd.
Contracted to Messrs Skytegrity Services Ltd, the comprehensive project encompasses five solar-powered milk collection hubs, a processing facility capable of handling 50,000 litres daily, alongside dedicated feed development infrastructure and cold-chain logistics fleets.
Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, Governor AbdulRazaq highlighted that the venture underscores a collective commitment towards bolstering national food security, enhancing nutrition, and generating sustainable employment opportunities across the state.
Distinguished dignitaries in attendance included Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi, Kwara House of Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon Salihu Yakubu Danladi, alongside prominent community leaders, lawmakers, and key private sector partners.
Governor AbdulRazaq further explained that strategic interventions such as the Livestock Productivity and Resilient Project and state-wide artificial insemination schemes are deliberately designed to establish Kwara as Nigeria’s premier milk production hub.
In addition to urging youth and women to actively engage in the emerging dairy enterprise, the governor charged the handling contractor to maintain uncompromising standards of quality and adhere strictly to the 12-month delivery schedule.
Concurrently, Livestock Development Commissioner Hon. Olohuntoyosi Thomas noted that the facility will unlock widespread business prospects while substantially curtailing the nation’s reliance on costly foreign dairy imports.
