By Emmanuel Ben
Al Wadi Al Akhdar Oil Mills, an Egyptian partner of the Benue Investment and Property Company Ltd. (BIPC), has rated the Taraku Mills factory 75 per cent ready for full-scale production.
A team of engineers from the company, based in Asher, Cairo, Egypt, led by Mr Saleh Mansury, conducted an on-site assessment of the factory alongside officials of BIPC’s Corporate Communications and Information Technology Unit.
The inspection covered major sections of the facility, including its operational processes, equipment and production systems.
Mansury said the team was satisfied with the condition of the factory, adding that only minor upgrades were required to make it fully operational.
He identified the boiler and solvent machine as key areas requiring upgrades, noting that the improvements would enhance efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
He said the company was prepared to commence full-scale production after the identified upgrades were completed.
Mansury also disclosed that plans were underway to introduce additional production lines, particularly for the production of cakes.
He urged farmers in Benue to intensify the cultivation of soybeans, groundnuts and maize, which he identified as essential raw materials for the factory.
Also speaking, Mr James Emmanuel, an engineer, corroborated the assessment, saying the factory was in good condition and capable of operating effectively.
Emmanuel said completion of the required upgrades, particularly in the boiler and solvent sections, would position the factory to commence production at full capacity.
The inspection is part of ongoing efforts to revitalise Taraku Mills, optimise its production capacity and determine the timeline for commencement of full-scale operations.
