Stakeholders tackle dairy nutrition misinformation

This photograph shows a spoonfull of infant milk formula in Quimper, western France January 29, 2026. (Photo by Fred TANNEAU / AFP)

The Federal Government, nutrition experts and development partners have launched a nationwide campaign aimed at addressing nutrition misinformation and helping Nigerians make informed choices about dairy consumption. The initiative, known as the Choose Milk Campaign, was unveiled in Lagos by stakeholders from the Danish Dairy Board, the European Union, and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, alongside representatives of the Ministry of Livestock Development and other key players in the nutrition sector. The campaign seeks to strengthen consumer awareness about the nutritional benefits of dairy milk while educating the public on the differences between real milk and creamers commonly sold in the Nigerian market. Speaking at the launch, Senior Project Manager at the Danish Dairy Board, Lars Jensen, said the campaign was designed to tackle widespread misconceptions surrounding dairy products and improve nutrition literacy among consumers. “Not all products marketed within the dairy category deliver the same nutritional value,” Jensen said. “It is important for consumers to understand that creamers do not offer the key nutrients found in dairy milk. This campaign is about clarity, transparency and better health outcomes. We are taking this message directly to communities, schools and nutrition advocates because education at the grassroots level is key to driving lasting behavioural change.” Jensen noted that many Nigerians are confronted with conflicting information about food and nutrition, making it necessary to provide accurate information that would enable households to make healthier dietary decisions. In her opening remarks, the Danish Consul General to Nigeria, Jette Bjerrum, stressed the need for stronger partnerships among governments, healthcare institutions, development organisations and industry stakeholders to improve nutrition outcomes. According to her, sustainable progress in nutrition education and dairy development can only be achieved through collaboration between the public and private sectors. Related News FG intensifies fight against bird flu, targets stronger surveillance system Nigeria’s HIV success story must be sustained — Ex-minister Adewole NCDC launches 21-day Ebola watch for exposed travellers The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, who spoke through a recorded video message, described the initiative as consistent with the Federal Government’s efforts to improve nutrition a