Oyo sugar factory reaches test-running stage after over a decade

The Oyo Sugar and Derivatives Industries Limited factory in Iseyin, Oyo State, has reached the test-running stage after more than a decade of development. The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) disclosed this in a statement, emphasizing that the achievement is a result of the council's financial, technical, and institutional support, as well as the Oyo State Government's contribution.

The 300-tonnes-per-day greenfield sugar mill was funded by the NSDC for the procurement of the core sugar mill, with an additional N850m from the Oyo State Government for outstanding works. The NSDC Executive Secretary and CEO, Kamar Bakrin, expressed satisfaction with the factory's readiness for commissioning and pledged continued involvement as the factory moves towards full-scale commercial production.

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