The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has tasked the management of BUA Foods with the urgent completion of its expansive sugar factory in Lafiagi, Kwara State.
The minister disclosed this during an inspection of sugar projects nationwide.
According to him, the move is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to accelerate Nigeria’s attainment of self-sufficiency in sugar production.
The minister noted that the scale of infrastructure, level of investment and degree of project advancement observed at the sugar project reflect a tangible commitment to the objectives of the backward integration programme.
He emphasised that Mr President had mandated him, working closely with the Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council, NSDC, Mr Kamar Bakrin, who accompanied him on the tour, to ensure that operators move decisively from planning to full production.
He stressed the urgent need for accelerated sugarcane development to match factory capacity, reiterating that farm expansion remains critical to achieving full operational readiness.
Enoh reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to sustained engagement with serious investors, traditional institutions and host communities.
FG tasks BUA on factory completion in Kwara to boost sugar production
