FrieslandCampina WAMCO, in partnership
with the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN), is spearheading an
awareness campaign for dairy nutrition in celebration of this year’s
World Milk Day on June 1, themed- ‘Raise a Glass.’
In a statement sent to THISDAY and
signed by its Corporate Affairs Director, Ore Famurewa, in Lagos, the
Managing Director, Mr. Ben Langat said, “The acknowledgement of the
importance of milk in the global food system by WHO and FAO connects
with FrieslandCampina WAMCO’s conviction that dairy plays an important
role in supplying essential nutrients for daily wellbeing for all stages
of life.”
He further emphasised that the company’s
mission statement of ‘nourishing Nigerians with quality dairy
nutrition’ finds expression in how FrieslandCampina WAMCO is helping to
combat non-communicable diseases that are linked to inadequate nutrition
and strengthen food security by making milk, one of nature’s most
comprehensive nutritional sources, more accessible to Nigerians.
“We know that solutions to the
challenges that surround nutrition, like micronutrient deficiencies, lie
in building strong collaborations with key stakeholders and partners.
Therefore, to celebrate the World Milk Day this year, we are partnering
with the NSN and frontliners in healthcare in Nigeria to drive advocacy
to raise the nutritional status of Nigerians through education on the
combined benefits of nutrition and daily exercise” said Langat.
He also assured that the company will
continue to enhance the local milk value chain and promote its ‘Grass to
Glass’ philosophy through its Dairy Development Programme (DDP).
“So far, the DDP has supported over
3,500 local dairy farmers (including women) to expand their investment
opportunities as the milk collected from the dairy farmers is used in
the local manufacturing of Peak evaporated milk” Langat said.
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