Abandoned Komenda Sugar Factory requires urgent attention

Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Minister-Designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, has called for the restoration of the Komenda Sugar Factory.

A persistent issue that has seriously hampered the factory’s operations is the lack of raw materials, which has kept it dormant.

Ofosu-Adjare emphasized the significance of updating the factory as a vital step in lowering the country’s dependency on sugar imports during her January 22 appearance before the Appointments Committee of Parliament.

“I have been told that as we speak, the Komenda Sugar Factory is not operational and one of the major challenges the factory has suffered is the lack of raw materials to feed that industry and some missing parts.

“I have also been told that monies were released to solve these problems. And the total health of the factory should be done after an evaluation. So I will work to ensure we know the actual health of the factory.

“But it’s obvious we need that factory to work for the benefit of Ghanaians because we are importing about half a million dollars worth of sugar into the country. And so once I take office, I will work together with the ministry to ensure we assess the health of the factor and ensure Ghana benefits from that monumental project,” she stated.