By Lubem Gena
In a strategic move to expand its businesses, generate employment opportunities, and boost the economic development of Benue State, the Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC) has made steps to takeover the Ben Fruits Company Limited.
News Headquarters recalls that the juice processing factory, owned by the Benue State Government, has been dormant since 2015 under the management of Telagro. BIPC, led by its Managing Director Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, CFA, has now stepped in to revive the operations.
In a Facebook post this medium understands that, Dr. Asemakaha and his team inspected the Ben Fruits equipments at the industrial layout in Makurdi and directed the engineering team to resume work on tomorrow July 25th, 2024, to test the equipment and ascertain their functionality.
The managing director noted that the equipment at the facility is top-notch and directed an asset audit to determine how best to utilize the plants.
“Once the necessary checks are completed, BIPC plans to run a juice production line that will enable the company to produce a variety of juices for consumption in the state”, a source stated.
Kennedy Igyor, Assistant Director, Ministry of Commerce, Trade, and Industry, and Tseeshom Mannaseh, Chief Security Officer, who conducted the BIPC team, expressed enthusiasm about the company’s plan to revive Ben Fruits.
They lamented the vandalism and security incidents that have affected the factory in the past but are confident that BIPC can successfully revamp the facility to serve the people of Benue State.
This takeover aligns with the vision of His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia to drive economic development in the state through strategic investments and job creation.
