The cow milk market in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State has witnessed a significant surge in sales, reaching over N200 million per day.
This growth has thrilled traders, as the industry thrives due to the intervention of the Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project (KSADP), backed by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).
Muhammad Ahmad Lawan Allarama, the Chairman of the Cow Milk Marketers Association, shared the exciting news during a press briefing on New Year’s Day in Kano.
He emphasized that the milk industry in Kano, especially in Fagge, has reached international standards, thanks to strategic support from both the state government and IsDB.
The partnership has led to the donation of more than 100 generators, as well as grinding and blending machines, all of which have been distributed to over 200 members of the association.
These upgrades have greatly improved the storage capabilities of the industry.
Additionally, the KSADP has established 40 Milk Collection Centers across Kano State. Allarama urged the government to activate these centers, stressing that their operation would enhance storage and facilitate the export of milk products to international markets.
He noted that the centers have been completed for some time but have yet to begin operations.
“All 40 Milk Collection Centers are ready and equipped. If they are fully operational, we could see our products reaching global markets in the coming months,” Allarama stated.
He added that storage issues, particularly the lack of cold rooms, have been a significant challenge, causing milk to spoil and go to waste.
The Chairman believes that the activation of these centers would significantly elevate the business, benefiting over 20,000 members across the state.
The Secretary of the Kano State Cow Milk Marketers Association, Sunusi Abdullahi Sunusi, highlighted that the association transports over 2 million liters of milk daily.
He called for cooling trailers to prevent spoilage during transportation, further underlining the importance of improved storage systems.
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