Nigerian Concord Newspaper
The Group Managing Director of BIPC, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha-CFA, has expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, for his continued support to the agency in its quest to boost the investment in the state.
Asemakaha expresses his gratitude to the governor today while taking delivery of the second batch of 10 containers being equipments for Food Basket Brewery.
In his words, Asemakaha said: “We are looking into the future. This project will create jobs for thousands of graduates across Benue State and stimulate economic activity within and beyond our borders.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it and that is why His Excellency is creating the future. You can see that recently our Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University matriculated over 9000 students, so if we don’t create something for them when they graduate where will do go to?
“That is why His Excellency made the trip to China to plan for the future of Benue so more of this containers are on their way.
He disclosed that the brewery project, once completed, is expected to generate over 1,500 jobs and boost the state’s revenue by approximately ₦400 million monthly.
“More equipment deliveries are expected in the coming days with installation scheduled to begin soon,” The GMD added.
The Food Basket Brewery is one of the flagship investments of the Benue State Government, aimed at tackling unemployment, promoting local enterprise, and adding value to the state’s rich agricultural base and upon delivery of the project, Benue outlook will automatically change with index growth of year-over-year.
Recall that the latest delivery, comprising 10 containers, was received today and is part of a total of 50 containers of brewing equipment being imported from the People’s Republic of China for the Food Basket Brewery.
This follows the earlier arrival of 16 containers on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, marking steady progress in the project’s implementation.