Ekiti state governor , Dr Kayode Fayemi, has announced, that the state government has made a sum of N2 billion available to revamp the moribund Ikun Dairy Farm, located at Ikun Ekiti, Moba local government.
The governor said the decision to revamp the dairy is part of his administration’s readiness to revive some of the ailing industries in the state, in order to create more employment opportunities for the youths.
Fayemi, who spoke while inspecting the facilities at the farm on Thursday , said the resuscitation, which will be done in partnership with Promasidor Nigeria Limited and the Central Bank of Nigeria, will ensure daily production of about 10, 000 litres of milk .
The governor stated that; “The Ikun Dairy Farm, established in 1987, but abandoned by past administrations in the state, was part of the move by our administration to lure more investors to the state. Plans are underway by Dangote Nigeria Limited to establish a Rice Factory Mills.
“Let me reiterate the readiness of our administration to continue to provide enabling environment for private industries to strive in the state. Arrangement had been concluded to revive Ire Clay Bricks Limited and other industries in the state.
“I salute the host community for their unflinching support to the firm. I urge them to give more support to the farm and ensure its success,” Fayemi said.
Some of the facilities inspected by the governor included, making palour, maternity home for cows, pens for crossbreeding, factory for milk production and reservoir for manure production, among others.
The governor also used the opportunity to inspect the Ero Dam in the town.
Chief Executive Officer of Promasidor, Mr Olivier Thiry, said about 400 cows was purchased for the first stage in the farm and they will begin production of milk within the next 18 months.
