The Komenda Sugar Factory is slated to resume operations by the end of 2026, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has announced. This forms part of government’s broader strategy to revitalize Ghana’s agro-industrial sector.

According to the Ministry, sufficient land has been secured in the Komenda area for large-scale sugarcane farming, a crucial step to guarantee a consistent supply of raw materials for the factory once it’s back online.

This move directly addresses a key factor that previously undermined the factory’s long-term viability – a reliable sugarcane base. The Komenda Sugar Factory, established in 1964, has faced numerous technical and operational challenges, leading to frequent closures and extended periods of inactivity.

An Interim Management Committee was inaugurated in August to thoroughly assess the factory’s assets, evaluate its financial and commercial prospects, and scrutinize the sugarcane supply chain necessary for sustained production.

Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, speaking during a recent visit by Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, indicated that the groundwork for the revival is progressing well. She also appealed to investors to lend their support to local sugarcane farmers.

“We have secured land for sugarcane cultivation in Komenda, and the farmers are ready and eager to work. With the right support, we are confident the factory will be operational by the end of 2026,” she stated.

The revival of the Komenda Sugar Factory is expected to boost local employment and contribute significantly to Ghana’s agricultural output.

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