The visit aimed at strengthening cultural tourism and advancing the positioning of Ibeju-Lekki as one of the most promising tourism destinations in the country.

The visit marked the first official engagement between YSMA and the national body of tour operators since the museum’s establishment, bringing together tourism professionals from across Nigeria, including representatives from the North, South-South, and South-West regions.

Led by the President of NATOP, Mrs. Bolaji Mustapha, the delegation toured the museum’s galleries and participated in strategic conversations around tourism development, heritage preservation, and destination marketing.

As part of the engagement, the museum presented its broader vision for cultural tourism within the rapidly developing Ibeju-Lekki corridor, positioning YSMA as a key cultural anchor within an emerging tourism ecosystem that includes the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Lakowe Lakes, Omu Resort, Eleko Beach, La Campagne Tropicana, and Jara Beach Resort among others.

The presentation emphasized the role of culture and heritage institutions in driving visitor experiences, shaping narratives about Nigeria, and creating sustainable tourism opportunities.

Speaking during the visit, Dr. Jess Castellote, Museum director, highlighted the importance of collaboration between cultural institutions and the tourism sector in expanding Nigeria’s global visibility.

“We are intentional about building a sustainable ecosystem where art, heritage, and tourism intersect to tell a stronger story of Nigeria,” he said. “This visit by NATOP is significant because it connects the museum directly with the professionals shaping travel experiences across the country. YSMA is not simply a repository of art; it is a cultural destination capable of attracting global audiences and contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s creative and tourism economy.”

A major highlight of the visit was a courtesy meeting with Prof. Enase Okonedo, the vice chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University, who welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed the university’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote culture, education, and national development.

“Tourism and culture are powerful instruments for shaping national identity and strengthening international engagement,” the Vice Chancellor remarked. “At Pan-Atlantic University, we view the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art not only as a repository of heritage but also as a dynamic platform for education, dialogue, and cultural exchange. We commend NATOP for its leadership in advancing tourism in Nigeria and appreciate its efforts in helping showcase the richness of our cultural heritage to wider audiences.”

Responding to the museum’s vision and offerings, NATOP President, Mrs. Bolaji Mustapha described YSMA as one of the country’s most important cultural destinations and pledged stronger collaboration between the association and the museum.

“The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art represents the kind of world-class experience that today’s travellers are looking for,” she stated. “Beyond its remarkable collections, the museum offers an authentic cultural encounter that enriches how visitors understand Nigeria through its programmes and activities. NATOP is committed to working closely with YSMA to increase its visibility among local and international tourists and to ensure it becomes a central feature in tourism itineraries across West Africa.”

The visit is expected to open new pathways for collaboration between YSMA and tour operators nationwide, including the development of curated cultural tour packages, increased visitor traffic to the museum, and stronger integration of arts and heritage into Nigeria’s tourism landscape.

As Nigeria’s first purpose-built private university museum, the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art continues to work with key industry stakeholders and to position itself as a leading institution at the intersection of culture, education, and public engagement, using art not only to preserve history, but also to shape the future of cultural tourism in Nigeria and beyond.

What would it take for Nigeria to stop *importing* gaming technology and start exporting it?

Oddly enough, part of the answer lives inside one of the most misunderstood institutions in Nigeria: the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP).

Most Nigerians think NOTAP exists only to “approve foreign software agreements” or “delay contracts.” But the truth is far more interesting. Buried in their mandate is a powerful tool that the gaming industry desperately needs:

the ability to encourage local content, promote homegrown technology, and reduce over-dependence on foreign software, including gaming platforms.

And if we play our cards right (pun absolutely intended), NOTAP could become a quiet catalyst for Nigeria’s gaming-tech export revolution.

The Hidden Story: How NOTAP Shapes What We Build

Let’s start with a simple fact: most gaming operators in Nigeria, betting, lottery, casino, fantasy, odds-trading, everything, rely heavily on “foreign software”. European or Asian platforms. Offshore sportsbook engines. Imported compliance modules. Foreign support teams waking up when your customers are already angry.

These tools are powerful, yes. But they are also expensive, restrictive, and do something more harmful than we admit:

They keep Nigeria as a Consumer, not a creator.

NOTAP saw this problem early. That’s why, for years, they’ve insisted that companies importing foreign tech must also Transfer Knowledge, train local teams, and gradually increase local participation. For industries like banking and telecoms, this policy changed everything. It forced global vendors to teach Nigerians how to build, maintain, and eventually innovate beyond foreign templates.

Now imagine applying the same energy to gaming technology, but intentionally, aggressively, and with national pride.

The Real Opportunity: A Gaming Tech Export Engine

Picture this: Nigeria becomes the African hub for gaming software, odds algorithms, gamified applications, sportsbook engines, payment-onboarding systems, customer engagement tools, compliance dashboards, and fraud detection models.

Picture Nigerian startups licensing their gaming software to: Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, South Africa, Brazil,, The Middle East, etc!

Picture a “Made in Nigeria” gaming engine powering platforms used by millions globally.

This isn’t fantasy.

It’s simply “underfunded potential”.

NOTAP can help solidify this dream by doing three key things (don’t worry – no bullet points; let’s talk like real Nigerians):

First, by pushing foreign platform providers to genuinely transfer knowledge, not just send PDFs. If Nigerian engineers learn how to build the core systems, they can adapt, improve, and eventually innovate beyond what they were taught.

Second, by supporting local developers through clear guidelines that reward those building indigenous gaming engines. Imagine NOTAP recognizing Nigerian gaming software as intellectual property worthy of promotion, licensing facilitation, and global positioning. That recognition alone can unlock investor confidence.

And finally, by working with regulators to develop a national gaming technology framework – one that encourages local platforms to be used at home and exported across Africa. This is where the magic begins: exporting technology is far more valuable than exporting raw materials or even entertainment. Software earns in dollars, scales infinitely, and creates jobs in coding, security, analytics, marketing, and support.

A Future Where Nigeria Doesn’t Just Play – It Builds

If Nigeria truly wants to turn gaming tech into an export industry, we need a referee ensuring global players don’t dominate the field unchecked and that local developers aren’t sitting on the bench forever. NOTAP can be that referee – fair, firm, forward-thinking.

In today’s world, countries win not by consuming technology but by creating it. And the gaming sector, with its blend of data science, fintech, storytelling, cloud engineering, and digital entertainment, is one of the easiest doors Nigeria can walk through to join the global digital exporters club.

The talent is already here.

The demand is already here.

The market is waiting.

With the right push from institutions like NOTAP, Nigeria can go from importing gaming platforms to exporting world-class gaming technology — and maybe one day, the world will say: “This software? It’s Nigerian.”

Next week on Gaming Grid, we continue the journey into Nigeria’s gaming future – and explore what a national policy for gaming innovation could look like, and what role a Central regulation ought to look like in that scenario.

*‘Gaming Grid’ is your weekly pulse on Nigeria’s gaming industry, its trends, and its trailblazers. Stay plugged in on TechEconomy.ng as we unpack the opportunities beyond the odds.

Themed “Harnessing R&D and Innovation Potentials of Nigeria’s STI Ecosystem,” the two-day summit will convene key leaders from government, private sector, academia, development partners, and the startup ecosystem to explore strategies for strengthening Nigeria’s innovation landscape and positioning the nation as a hub for technology-driven economic growth.

Speaking on the upcoming summit, Dr. Lady Obiageli Amadiobi, the director-general of NOTAP, emphasized that the forum will serve as a strategic platform to foster dialogue and action around innovation policy, technology transfer, intellectual property, and commercialization.

“Our goal is to accelerate the transformation of research and creativity into commercially viable enterprises that drive national development,” she noted.

Summit Highlights

The NOTAP Technology and Innovation Summit 2025 will feature:

• Ministerial Address and Keynote Sessions by renowned leaders in innovation, policy, and technology.
• High-Level Panel Discussions on key themes such as technology transfer, intellectual property sovereignty, and building an AI-ready human resources.
• Launching of Project NOVA (Nigeria’s Outsourcing Value Acceleration) and promotion of the NOTAP Local Vendor Policy (LVP) across all sectors of the economy.
• Workshops and Breakout Sessions on IP management, funding access, and talent development.
• Exhibitions and Innovation Showcases, featuring startups, research institutions, and technology companies.
• Hackathon and Pitch Showcase, for emerging innovators and young entrepreneurs.
• Networking and Partnership Sessions to foster collaboration across sectors.

The Summit will also host a Special Exhibition Pavilion to highlight Nigeria’s emerging technologies, research outputs, and development partnerships, reflecting NOTAP’s commitment to bridging the gap between invention and commercialization.

Partnership and Collaborations

The event is organized by the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) in partnership with Crestsage Limited and collaboration with stakeholders, to ensure a world-class experience that aligns with NOTAP’s mission of accelerating technology, promoting innovation and sustainable development across Nigeria.

The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) is a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, mandated to regulate the acquisition of foreign technology, promote local research, and encourage the development and commercialization of indigenous technologies. Through strategic partnerships, policy advocacy, and capacity development, NOTAP continues to play pivotal roles in advancing Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem.

This initiative, delivered in partnership with the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), is part of PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC’ broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to enhance research capabilities and foster innovation in higher education institutions.

The commissioning ceremony, held at the University of Jos, was officiated by Chief Uche Nnaji, the minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, represented by the Director-General of NOTAP, Dr Obiageli Amadiobi. Key dignitaries in attendance included senior representatives from PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC, NOTAP, and UNIJOS, as well as members of the academic and corporate communities.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Dimitris Kostianis, chief executive officer of PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting education and innovation in Nigeria.

“At PZ Cussons, we believe that investing in education and scientific research is key to shaping the future of our nation. This donation, the 8th under our partnership with NOTAP, underscores our commitment to providing world-class research infrastructure that empowers students and researchers. By equipping institutions like the University of Jos with modern facilities, we are fostering innovation, enabling groundbreaking discoveries, and contributing to national development. We encourage other corporate organisations to join us in supporting educational institutions, as strengthening research and learning is a shared responsibility that benefits the entire nation”, Kostianis said.

Also speaking at the event, Dr. Barr. Lady Obiageli Amadiobi, director-general of NOTAP, commended PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC for its dedication to advancing Nigeria’s research and education sector.

“The donation of this state-of-the-art laboratory highlights the importance of public-private collaboration in advancing scientific and technological capacity in Nigeria. Through our partnership with PZ Cussons, we are ensuring that universities have access to the tools and resources they need to drive innovation and research excellence.

“This initiative is a demonstration of how corporate social responsibility (CSR) can be aligned with national development goals, particularly in the areas of science, technology, and innovation. We hope this serves as a call to action for other private-sector players to invest in Nigeria’s knowledge economy.”

The upgraded chemistry laboratory is set to enhance research and learning opportunities for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, equipping them with the necessary skills to advance scientific discovery.

Faculty members at UNIJOS as well as student leadership commended the initiative, noting its potential to improve hands-on learning, experimentation, and capacity-building within the institution.

This intervention further strengthens the long-standing partnership between PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC and NOTAP in supporting Nigeria’s academic institutions. It serves as a testament to the vital role that private-sector investment plays in fostering innovation, knowledge-sharing, and sustainable development, in line with Nigeria’s broader vision for scientific and technological advancement.

Speaking during the event, Kashifu Inuwa, the director general of NITDA, noted that the framework focuses on involving citizens in policy development and implementation, thereby promoting ownership and accountability.

The DG said, “Today marks a remarkable milestone in our journey to reimagine the position of NITDA in the Nigerian tech ecosystem. Five years ago, NITDA faced a significant trust deficit with the tech community due to top-down policy impositions. To address this, NITDA shifted to a collaborative approach, emphasising co-design and co-creation.”

Inuwa expressed gratitude to GIZ for their support, which began with the Nigerian Startup Act created through a collaborative process.

Following this success, GIZ and DTC assisted in developing the National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF) through a similar participatory process. The initiative, according to him, has seen significant citizen engagement, with the creative sector recently volunteering to champion digital literacy in Nigeria.

He further said that, NITDA is collaborating with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to train citizens across 774 local governments and the Ministry of Education to integrate digital skills into the national curriculum by next year, which is an effort towards achieving the Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy’s long-term target of achieving 95% digital literacy by 2030 and midterm target of 70% by 2027.

Inuwa highlighted that the engagement aligns with NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0) which has one of its eight pillars as “Strengthening Policy Implementation and Legal Framework.

“To ensure sustainability, GIZ and DTC are formalising a participatory policy implementation framework that can be adapted beyond the digital sector, benefiting areas such as education, agriculture, and healthcare,” he added.

He applauded all stakeholders for their past contributions and urged for continued collaboration to solidify the legal framework policy implementation in Nigeria.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy, Engineer Faruk Yusuf Yabo expanded on the expectations of the PPIF in his keynote address.

He said, “The proposed framework introduces several key initiatives: establishing multi-channel stakeholder engagement, promoting collaborative decision-making through digital platforms, ensuring transparency and accountability, investing in capacity building, and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.”

Furthermore, he stressed that the approach is designed to foster a participatory policy-making process and ensure that the benefits of technological advancements are equitably distributed.

He disclosed that the initiative is supported by partners including the European Union and the German government, which marks the beginning of a commitment to inclusivity and transparency in Nigeria’s digital policy development.

Earlier in his opening speech, the Coordinator, Sustainable Economic Development Cluster (SEDEC) GIZ, Nigeria Dr. Markus Wauschkuhn welcomed the participants to the public presentation of the draft Participatory Policy Implementation Framework (PPIF) for the ICT and digital economy sectors.

Wauschkuhn pointed out the vital contributions of NITDA, GIZ, and all stakeholders involved in creating the PPIF, noting the importance of a participatory policy-making process that includes diverse voices from individuals, communities, businesses, and institutions. He accentuated that the approach aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and trust in governance while addressing the rapid advancements in the digital age.

In her opening statement, Dr. Thwueba Dwani, head of Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Nigeria, stated that involving stakeholders in policy implementation enhances sustainability and relevance, as evidenced by numerous studies. She introduced the Participatory Policy Implementation Framework (PPIF) as a crucial tool for Nigeria’s digital innovation ecosystem, developed through extensive stakeholder engagement and participatory formats.

Other agencies represented at the event were the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), the National Office for Technology

Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), the Civil Society Organisation, the private sector, and other relevant stakeholders.

NOTAP is an agency under the purview of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST).

The appointment was disclosed by Solomon Nshem, deputy director, Public Relations & Protocol at NOTAP.

Until her appointment, Dr. Obiageli Edith Amadiobi was a retired permanent secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Imo State and was before her retirement responsible for initiating vibrant policies in the ministry that has garnered great support for the present administration in Imo State.

Dr. Amadiobi is an alumni of the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigerian Law School, Imo State University, Abia State University and the Polytechnic, Nekede.

She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Bachelor of Laws degree LLB BL, Masters degree in Banking and Finance, Masters degree in Financial Management and a Doctorate degree in Financial Management.

She is a member of many professional bodies including Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Nigerian Bar Association, International Federation of Female Lawyers and a fellow of the National Institute of Marketers.

Dr. Barr. Amadiobi has attended many National and International Conferences, Seminars and workshops and received many awards for outstanding performance in the workplace and her community.

Dr. Amadiobi’s vast educational and professional qualification and wide working experience in the Imo State Civil service spanning more than three decades coupled with her impeccable pedigree of hard work, integrity and accountability will be brought to bear in her new assignment as Director General of NOTAP towards realising the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration.

Her hobbies include Reading and Lawn Tennis and she is happily married with children.

To say that it is expected that such an enterprising professional with background in innovations and sciences from his youth, will be an understatement.

Coming on the heels of the last Minister for Science and Technology, Chief Ogbonnaya Onu (before the addendum of Innovations), this unique ministry became important from the onset of this democratic dispensation in 1999. From then till date, 8 different minsters of varying backgrounds have overseen this ministry with varying degrees of success and performance. Without going into specifics, most of the activities of the previous occupants of that seat, could be easily measured from the state of the Agencies within the ministry over the years.

According to official description, the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology is a Nigerian ministry whose mission is to facilitate the development and deployment of science and technology apparatus to enhance the pace of socio-economic development of the country through appropriate technological inputs into productive activities in the nation.

It is headed by a Minister appointed by the President, assisted by a Permanent Secretary, who is a career civil servant.

It is on record that President Bola Tinubu, on 16 August 2023 appointed Chief Uche Nnaji as the Minister, while Dr. (Mrs) Amina Muhammed Bello Shamaki is the current permanent secretary in the ministry. By so doing, the responsibility of using his skills and understanding to create a viable science and technology sector through innovation and research, squarely rests on the shoulders of the High Chief of Nkanu land in Enugu state.

This is a no mean feat as the Ministry boasts of the third highest with number of parastatal/ agencies (18) after Economy ministry (30) and FCT (21).

For the Uche Nnaji -led ministry to make a lasting impact that’ll be felt even after office and demonstrate his capacity as well as justify the confidence of the President in his choice as minister, each and every agency under his ministry must feel his presence.

To achieve this, Chief Uche Nnaji might want to look at the following:

1. National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI)

Officially, TIP is an integrated government support programme to government establishments such as academic institutions, research centres and private sector, either individually or in partnership with the intention of creating and nurturing of budding value-added and technology-based enterprise.

There is need to independent research assessment to thoroughly ascertain the weaknesses of the Agency and proffer solutions.

2. Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN)

ECN has statutory mandate for the strategic planning and co-ordination of national policies in the field of Energy in all its ramifications. The new minister must focus on the efforts of ECN regarding the comatose.

The Minister must engage the private sector to ensure actual implementation of the Energy Policy of the country.

3. Nigerian institute of science laboratory technology (NISLT)

NISLT has the mandate to ensure effective and efficient management and administration of laboratories in all the tertiary and Research Institutions in the country. A detailed assessment of this institute, to ascertain its level of effectiveness on its mandate especially across institutions offering the course of study, is mandatory.

4. National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA)

This agency was established to implement the policy that is aimed at conducting research, promotion, coordination and development of biotechnology for Nigeria.

With the commercialization of genetically modified (GM) crops in Nigeria, the new minister needs to commission an impact assessment of GM crops in the country.

5. National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) – This agency is vested with the mandate of training and developing middle-to-high level manpower and conducting policy research in the areas of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) management for all tiers of government and the private sector. It is lacking in ensuring the planning, development, use and diffusion of technology as well as its application to the industry and its impacts on the social, economic, cultural, political and geographical environment of Nigeria.

6. National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT)

This agency was created to provide globally competitive and environmentally friendly technologies in industrial, agro-chemicals, solid minerals, bio-chemicals, man-made fibers, effluent monitoring and control, petrochemicals, engineering plastics and allied chemicals for the technological and economic advancement of Nigeria.

The minister might want to find out why the Agency is lacking in capacity in renewable energy research, catalysis, and treatment of industrial effluent waste.

7. Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO)

Though set up to to carry out research and development activities in the field of technology and the operation of a nuclear research facility, Nigeria is nowhere near the fulfillment of this mandate.

8. Project Development Institute (PRODA)

Provider Digital Access Enugu was set up to facilitate the Nation’s drive towards technological self-reliance, by producing the capital goods and process technologies needed by SMEs to produce local raw materials in producing consumer goods.

A concept that started out on a great note has died over the years. The new minister needs to commission independent asset assessment review for the PRODA facilities.

9. Federal Institute of Food & Industrial Research (FIIRO)

With a mandate of accelerating industrialization in Nigeria FIIRO has over the years developed technologies that have promoted the ideals of entrepreneurship development. However, it has mostly performed below its capacity.

10. National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)

An agency designed to accelerate rapid technological development for the country, NASENI was designed to conduct developmental work in the areas of manufacturing, and as such, it can coordinate the proliferation of technologies developed either within or outside of its Centers including patents obtained.

This is one of the most under-performing Agencies under the Ministry and the new Minister will have to set in motion modalities to checkmate the gross misuse of NASENI levy collected over the years.

11. Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis And Onchocerciasis (NITR) – This agency was created towards the elimination of the two Neglected Tropical Diseases, African Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness in man, nagana in domestic animals) and Onchocerciasis (River blindness). But of late it has been rather more concerned with leadership squabbles and counter accusations of corruption rather than research. The minister needs to help install a qualified Veterinary professional outside the already compromised institution, for better results to come out from the institute.

12. National Office for Technology Acquisition And Promotion (NOTAP)

An agency with a mandate to implement the acquisition, promotion, and development of technology and at the same time correct certain imperfections in the acquisition of foreign technology into the country. NOTAP however has not been able to live up to expectations.

The Minister must look into the challenges companies face in obtaining approval from NOTAP over technology transfer agreements with foreign companies especially as it affects remittances and tax bedeviling the Agency.

13. Nigerian Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA)

An agency created for the research, development, documentation and promotion of Nigeria’s Indigenous Medicine for sustainable integration into the national healthcare delivery system. Since it launched its research on MALARIA ELIMINATION PROJECT and -ANTI-DIABETIC PROJECT, the agency is yet to conclude and present its findings.

14. National Space Research and Development Agency (NARSDA)

This Agency was created to focus on research and rigorous education, engineering development, design and manufacture, particularly in the areas of instrumentation, rocketry and small satellites as well as in satellite data acquisition, processing, analysis and management of related software.

The minister might want to know that there is need to commission asset assessment review of the Agency urgently.

15. Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC)

This agency is a research institution that is responsible for industrial raw materials growth, promotion and utilization. The minister needs to find out why RMRDC finds it hard to tackle rejection of Nigeria’s agro and mineral resources in the international markets.

16. Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBBRI)

This is an institute responsible for researching and developing road and building materials for the Nigerian building industry.

The RMRDC has so far not come up with any unique innovation in either building or road construction in Nigeria. A commission of inquiry is what the new Minister ought to constitute for this agency.

17. National Institute of Leather Science and Technology (NILEST)

One of the oldest Agencies in Nigeria, set up to provide courses of instructions, Training and Research in the field of Leather and Leather Product Technology and conduct research and Development on Leather Technologies and Goods Production. NILEST has been unable to push forward the National Leather, Leather Products Policy Implementation Plan till date.

In conclusion, the new Minister has a date with fate as he tackles all the challenges before him especially in his mandate to reposition the Nation’s foray in science and technology. This he can only achieve by first clearing the Augean stable of the Agencies under his ministry and ensure optimum performance. We wait to celebrate his expected success stories.

Ejiofor Agada, a social/political and technology industry commentator, writes from Abuja. He can be reached via ejiofor.agada@gmail.com

Speaking at a one-day program in Gombe to educate dairy entrepreneurs Recently, Dr. DanAzumi Mohammed Ibrahim, Director General of NOTAP, stated that the program was created out of a desire to promote local content in dairy products in Nigeria.

According to the press release signed by Raymond Onyenezi Ogbu, Nigeria has a monolithic economy and needs to diversify, particularly through the agro-based sector, if it hopes to be among the developed countries in the world.

He continued by saying that although there are many cows in Nigeria, they only produce a little amount of milk due to poor and insufficient knowledge of contemporary procedures for managing and breeding cows, which is why modern cow breeding training is necessary.

The DG informed the gathering that Vietnam and the Netherlands which are the highest producers of milk don’t have the number of cows Nigeria has but they embraced the global best practices in dairy development to ensure high milk yield.

He stated that technology is what rules the world and for Nigerian dairy entrepreneurs to upscale their business to the point of producing enough milk for the Nigerian market, they must adopt modern methods of breeding and milking cows.

He noted that Cows that produce enough milk are usually ranched in a center where they are well-fed with adequate hygiene assured.

He advised the entrepreneurs to form cooperative societies and groups as history has shown that the level of success of individual cow breeders was far less than when they form groups.

He said that the company had built a very successful global dairy program and that Nigeria has the potential to do well in dairy development if well managed.

He revealed that the partnership ensured that in every cup of milk you take in Nigeria today, there is two percent local content with the intention of a gradual increase.