The Minister-Designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has highlighted the urgent need to revive the Komenda Sugar Factory to serve the Ghanaian populace effectively.
The factory, which has remained non-operational due to persistent raw material shortages, has struggled to fulfill its intended purpose.
During her vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 22, Ofosu-Adjare emphasized the critical role of revamping the factory in reducing Ghana’s reliance on sugar imports.
She pledged to collaborate with relevant ministries to assess the facility’s condition and transform it into a fully functional and valuable asset for the country.
“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.”
