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Churning new opportunities for Nigeria’s dairy sector

The Commercial Dairy Ranchers Association of Nigeria (CODARAN) is spearheading a transformation in Nigeria's dairy sector. As a pivotal force, the Association builds connections among key players in the dairy value chain. Their efforts include organising trade missions, advocating for beneficial policies, and providing mentoring and business advisory services. Additionally, they publish insightful reports that further inform and progress the industry. This groundwork paves the way for a thriving dairy sector.

Introducing CODARAN
CODARAN addresses Nigeria's dairy production challenges, where 1.7 billion litres of milk are in demand per year, yet only 600 million litres are produced locally. Small-scale producers in rural areas contribute much of this milk, but poor infrastructure and supply chain inefficiencies lead to significant wastage. CODARAN advocates for better infrastructure, improved market access, and enhanced support for small-scale producers to bridge the gap between production and demand, reducing reliance on imports.

Member engagement and growth
With strategic collaboration with the Beyond Farming Collective, CODARAN recalibrated its webinar service model to prioritise impact over revenue generation. This shift doubled webinar attendance, significantly boosting their profile within the dairy industry and leading to a surge in new membership registrations, which increased revenue. This positive shift enhances their influence and strengthens their capacity to support Nigeria's dairy farmers.

Policy design and advocacy initiatives
CODARAN is also dedicated to shaping policies that foster a more prosperous and sustainable, dairy industry in Nigeria. The Association has provided policy briefs and actively contributed to the development of the recently launched First National Dairy Policy, playing a significant role in its design and implementation. Which also led to a new governance and regulatory framework for Nigeria's dairy sector.

Investment in milk collection efficiency
Through the Collective's investment, CODARAN is enhancing its support for farmers by expanding and upgrading an existing milk collection centre. This investment includes the integration of solar-powered storage facilities and state-of-the-art milk testing equipment. Such enhancements are crucial for maintaining high-quality milk standards and are instrumental in reducing wastage and boosting overall efficiency within the dairy sector.

It will provide a source of predictable and consistent income for farming households, whose milk will be purchased at market prices on a daily basis.

Economic boost via youth motorbike program
In a parallel effort to optimise milk collection and stimulate economic growth, CODARAN is initiating a lease-to-own program targeted at local youths. This innovative scheme provides motorbikes equipped with four 20-litre cans to young milk aggregators, improving the efficiency of milk collection and transportation. In addition to streamlining the process, new income generation opportunities are created, thereby fostering economic development and empowering the local community.

Paving the way for sustainable prosperity
CODARAN is helping to transform Nigeria's dairy sector by tackling infrastructure and market access challenges, enhancing milk collection, and empowering youth through innovative models. Their efforts boost production, reduce wastage, and create new economic opportunities, paving the way for a sustainable and prosperous industry. For more information or to explore how you can support, please contact CODARAN directly or reach out to the Collective.

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David Adeiza

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