From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Benue State Governor Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has stressed that his adminiatration will make significant strides toward economic rejuvenation, industrialization and sustainable development.
Governor Alia who said this on Monday night at IBB Square during the unveiling of Zeva Premium Lager Beer brewed by the Benue Investment and Company BIPC Limited restated the determination of his administration to harness the State resources, build and revive dormant industries as well as foster local economic growth.
He also reaffirmed his government’s commitment to repositioning Benue State as a beacon of industrial growth and opportunity in Nigeria.
He said, “the decision to embark on the construction of the Food Basket Brewery reflects the vision of this administration to leverage Benue State’s immense agricultural resources to drive industrial growth. As the ‘Food Basket of the Nation,’ Benue is endowed with abundant agricultural produce, yet the state has not fully capitalized on its potential for agro-based industrialization.
“The brewery will create a sustainable value chain, turning agricultural raw materials like casava, sorghum, millet and maize into high-value products. This venture is more than a business; it is an economic strategy to:Boost our internally generated revenue (IGR), reducing dependence on federal allocations, Create jobs for our teeming youth, addressing unemployment and fostering economic stability, Empower our farmers by providing a guaranteed market for their produce.
The brewery will also serve as a model for innovation and industrial excellence, positioning Benue as an attractive destination for both local and international investors”.
