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Benue State is on the brink of an economic breakthrough as the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) prepares for the successful take-off of its brewery and fruit juice factories. The Group Managing Director of BIPC, Dr. Asemakaha, has praised Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia’s consistent support, announcing that the first batch of 20 trucks carrying oranges will arrive on October 15 for the test run of the fruit juice factory.
Described as a deliberate effort to redirect the state’s economy, this initiative urges Benue youths to embrace practical skills for self-reliance over sole reliance on academic qualifications. The brewery and fruit juice factory are projected to create over 4,000 direct and indirect jobs, boosting employment and economic opportunities across the state.
The Benue State House of Assembly has endorsed BIPC’s initiatives, highlighting a united front in pushing for industrialization, job creation, and improved livelihoods. The call for re-capitalization of BIPC was made by the House Committee on Rules and Business during an oversight visit to the BIPC Brewery, Benfruits, and Benval Juice Factories at the Industrial Layout in Makurdi. Committee Chairman, Hon. Thomas Dugeri, commended Governor Alia for prioritizing industrial development and appointing Dr. Raymond Asemakaha as Group Managing Director, calling it a “wise decision.”
Hon. Dugeri noted that both factories are about 90 percent complete and will soon begin operations. He emphasized that their successful launch has the potential to significantly transform Benue’s economy, while stressing the need for re-capitalization in future budgets to support further developmental projects.
