The Onikun of Ikun, Oba Olatunde David Olushola; Managing Director of Promasidor Nigeria, Francois Gillet; Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha; Chief of Staff to the Ekiti State Governor, Oyeniyi Adebayo; and Group Chief Financial Officer and Chairman of the Board of Ikun Dairy Farm Limited, Yomi Adenson, join pupils of AUC/CAC United Nursery and Primary School during the Ikun Milk Day outreach in Ikun-Ekiti.
Susan Abayomi
Promasidor Nigeria has continued to support child nutrition and community development in Ikun-Ekiti, Ekiti State, through its weekly Ikun Milk Day initiative, which provides fresh milk to primary school pupils in the community.
The programme, organised every Wednesday during school weeks, sees participating primary schools across Ikun-Ekiti take turns receiving fresh milk produced at Ikun Dairy Farm. The initiative is designed to improve children’s nutritional wellbeing while connecting local dairy production with the needs of the host community.
The initiative gained further recognition on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, during a visit to Ikun Dairy Farm by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha (FNIM).
During the visit, the Minister commended the people of Ikun, the Ekiti State Government and Promasidor Nigeria for their contributions to the development of the 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 efforts.
Similarly, the Onikun of Ikun, Oba Olatunde David Olushola, praised the dairy farm for its contributions to the community and the development of Nigeria’s dairy industry.
The traditional ruler observed that Ikun Dairy Farm was the only surviving facility among six dairy farms established in Nigeria, describing it as a valuable asset to Ekiti State and the country.
He also called for stronger cooperation among Promasidor Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and the Ekiti State Government to further strengthen the facility. He appreciated the company’s contributions and encouraged additional support, particularly for children in the community.
Speaking on the impact of the milk initiative, the Headmistress of AUD/CAC United, Ikun-Ekiti, Mrs Owolabi Margaret Folake, expressed gratitude to Promasidor for introducing the programme.
She noted that the initiative had generated excitement among pupils and positively influenced the school, its teachers and the wider community.
Situated 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 covers more than 500 hectares, houses over 700 cattle and produces above 6,000 litres of fresh milk daily. It also provides more than 200 direct employment opportunities while supporting over 1,000 indirect livelihoods in neighbouring communities.
Through Ikun Milk Day, Promasidor is extending the impact of its dairy investment beyond milk production and job creation by making locally produced fresh milk accessible to schoolchildren.
The initiative reflects the company’s commitment to community wellbeing, with pupils benefiting from regular access to fresh milk and the wider community enjoying the social and economic contributions of the dairy farm.
