Nigeria's Dairy Sector Transformation via PPP Initiative

The Federal Government of Nigeria is actively exploring a public-private partnership (PPP) to transform the country's dairy sector. This initiative aims to reduce Nigeria's estimated $1.5 billion annual dairy import bill and unlock new opportunities across the livestock value chain.

On July 10, 2026, during a review of a proposal submitted by Hillview Ranch Enterprises Limited, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, emphasized the need for Nigeria to reduce its heavy reliance on imported dairy products, given its natural resources and market potential. The proposed PPP framework aims to facilitate the import of 60,000 pregnant lactating dairy cattle, with a pilot phase involving 2,500 cattle.

The project is expected to produce approximately 229.5 million liters of milk annually, significantly boosting domestic milk production, creating job opportunities, and reducing the import bill. The initiative seeks to establish a commercially driven dairy product system and requires a sound technical plan and appropriate financial mechanisms to ensure sustainability.