The Benue State Government has announced that the final test run of its Orange, Mango, and Tomato processing factory will commence next week under the leadership of Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia.
This major announcement was made by Dr. Raymond Asemakaha Jr., who stated that the state has moved “from plan to proof” in its agro-industrialization drive.
The factory, being developed by the Benue Investment Promotion Company (BIPC) in collaboration with SONO, represents a significant step towards value addition in agriculture. The final test run is described as the last technical step before full-scale production and supply begin.
Speaking on the importance of the project, Dr. Asemakaha highlighted the expected benefits to different segments of the population:
– Farmers will have a guaranteed market for their harvest, leading to reduced waste and higher income.
– Consumers will soon have access to high-quality, locally produced concentrates of orange, mango, and tomato.
– Job seekers can expect immediate employment opportunities in production, packaging, and distribution.
The announcement urges citizens of Benue to “get ready” as the state prepares to move from raw produce to processed goods, with products expected to be supplied across Benue and beyond.
Dr. Raymond Asemakaha described the initiative as “strategic alignment in action” and a clear demonstration of Benue building the Nigeria desired “from the farm to the factory, to your table.”
The development has been tagged with the hashtags #BenueRising, #BIPC, #SONO, and #MadeInBenue.
This project is expected to boost agro-processing capabilities in the state, create jobs, and strengthen the agricultural value chain, aligning with Governor Alia’s vision of transforming Benue into an agro-industrial hub.
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