Gombe State to Collaborate with Moroccan Firm on Dairy Project

• Gombe State Government collaborates with COPAG Bladna for dairy business venture, exploring potential of livestock resources for profitability
• Governor Yahaya aims to establish dairy venture through PPP, highlighting plans for state-of-the-art abattoir and cattle market

The Gombe State Government is poised to collaborate with COPAG Bladna, a Morocco-based company, to harness the full potential of its livestock resources for a lucrative dairy business venture.

According to a statement released on Sunday by Ismaila Uba Misilli, the Director-General of Press Affairs to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the governor led a delegation to visit the largest dairy factory in Taroudant, Agadir, Morocco, as part of his investment mission.

Misilli highlighted that the governor expressed the state government’s eagerness to facilitate the establishment of a similar venture on a smaller scale through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) involving the state government, COPAG, and other private-sector investors.

During the visit, Governor Yahaya underscored his administration’s ongoing initiatives to organize livestock cooperatives to meet the rising demand for dairy products. He also disclosed plans to construct a state-of-the-art abattoir and cattle market to serve as a regional hub for livestock business activities and their value chains.

Governor Yahaya emphasized the immense potential of the Wawa-Zange Grazing Reserve for milk collection and processing. He outlined the goal of introducing sustainably produced dairy products, such as flavoured milk, butter, cheese, and yoghurt, modelled after COPAG’s successful approach.

COPAG’s President, Moulay M’hamed Loultiti, reiterated the company’s commitment to supporting Gombe’s investment initiatives through technical assistance and collaborative efforts.

Loultiti stated, “COPAG has been devoted to promoting efficient, profitable, and value-creating agriculture. Our integrated strategy has bolstered our agricultural expertise, marketing capabilities, and industrial skills, ensuring high customer satisfaction and loyalty.”