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The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has highlighted the significance of the newly established Concentrate Factory as a major milestone in addressing long-standing challenges faced by farmers in the state.
In a statement, the company noted that the factory goes beyond being an industrial asset. It represents a practical solution to the persistent problem of post-harvest losses that have plagued farmers for decades, with tons of tomatoes, mangoes, oranges, and other perishable produce traditionally wasted due to lack of processing facilities.
The Concentrate Factory is positioned as a pace-setter in Benue’s transition from raw agricultural production to value addition and industrialisation. According to the statement, the facility will provide farmers with a guaranteed off-taker, better prices, and an opportunity to build sustainable wealth from their labour.
The development is attributed to the bold vision and disciplined execution under Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia’s administration. It forms part of broader efforts that include revival of factories, construction of roads, rehabilitation of health centres, and skills training for young people.
The statement described the factory as one piece of a larger puzzle that will elevate Benue from being known solely as the Food Basket of the Nation to becoming the Industrial Hub of the region. It called on farmers to bring their harvests with confidence, urged youths to contribute skills and ideas, and appealed to all citizens to support and protect the project for collective benefit.
The Concentrate Factory is expected to boost agro-processing, reduce waste, create employment opportunities, and strengthen the state’s economy through industrial growth.
