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Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, on Thursday, June 4, 2026, inspected the Bensono Concentrate Plant, Benva Juice Factory, and BIPC Motorcycle Assembly Plant in Makurdi as part of efforts to transform the state into an agro-industrial hub.
Accompanied by the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Berger Alfred Emberga, the Governor expressed satisfaction with the level of readiness of the facilities ahead of their official commissioning.
Governor Alia described the projects as strategic investments designed to deepen value addition, reduce post-harvest losses, create employment opportunities, and stimulate economic growth. He noted that the concentrate and juice factories would provide a sustainable market for fruit farmers while tackling the long-standing challenge of post-harvest losses.
“This fourth year is our year of commissioning,” Governor Alia said. “It is exciting to see that these companies are ready for operation. Very soon, we shall begin commissioning all the projects undertaken by this administration.”
The Governor stressed that Benue farmers have suffered for decades from exploitative market conditions and assured them that these facilities will ensure value remains within the state for the benefit of the people. He urged farmers to expand production in anticipation of increased demand from the processing plants.
During the inspection, the Governor also viewed 525 motorcycles assembled under a partnership between the Benue State Government and a Chinese manufacturing firm. The Group Managing Director of the Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC), Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, confirmed that the agro-processing facilities are fully completed and ready for immediate operations.
