The Cow Milk Marketers Association at Wanbai Market in Kano State has reported a significant rise in daily sales, reaching **N200 million**, following market rehabilitation efforts by the Kano State Government and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).
### Key Interventions
Chairman of the association, Alhaji Muhammad Alaramma, credited the improvements to the **State Agro-Pastoral Development Project**, which is co-financed by the IsDB.
– Over **100 generators** and **200 blending machines** were distributed to members.
– The rehabilitation has boosted customer inflow, including buyers from neighboring states.
### Unfinished Milk Collection Centres
The chairman highlighted the pending inauguration of **40 milk collection centres**, which, once operational, would:
– Enhance milk storage facilities.
– Reduce wastage.
– Position the market for international exportation.
He urged the government to commission these centres, stating they have been fully equipped for months.
### Challenges and Requests
Despite the progress, the association faces challenges, including:
– **Inadequate storage facilities**: This leads to significant wastage.
– **Transportation issues**: The group requested government-provided cooling vans for better milk transportation.
### Future Prospects
Alhaji Alaramma emphasized that with operational milk collection centres and support such as solar-powered facilities to cut fuel costs, the association’s over **20,000 members** could further expand their business, potentially tapping into the international market.
This development underscores the growing potential of the dairy sector in Kano State, aligning with efforts to diversify Nigeria’s economy.
