FG begins nationwide inspection of sugar infrastructure

The federal government says it as begun strategic inspections of sugar infrastructure and projects across the country to attain self-sufficiency in sugar production. The project, owned by the BUA Group, is designed as a 10,000-tonne cane-per-day sugar mill with the capacity to produce up to 220,000 metric tonnes of refined sugar annually when fully operational. […]

The federal government says it as begun strategic inspections of sugar infrastructure and projects across the country to attain self-sufficiency in sugar production.

The project, owned by the BUA Group, is designed as a 10,000-tonne cane-per-day sugar mill with the capacity to produce up to 220,000 metric tonnes of refined sugar annually when fully operational.

The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, during strategic visits which began with the Lafiagi Sugar Company (LASUCO) in Kwara State said the plans are in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive.

During the visit, the Minister undertook a comprehensive tour of LASUCO’s integrated sugar complex, including its sugar mill, ethanol plant, power infrastructure, irrigation systems, and over 700 hectares of existing sugarcane cultivation.

He commended the Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, for the great job he has done in motivating and monitoring the BIP operators.

The minister explained that the scale of infrastructure, level of investment, and degree of project advancement observed at LASUCO reflect a tangible commitment to the objectives of the Backward Integration Programme.