The federal government, via the National Sugar Development Council, plans to establish a multi-million-dollar sugar factory in Taraba State to boost local production and reduce imports, Peak Newspaper reports.
NSDC CEO Kamar Bakrin said the project, backed by Lee Group, will increase Nigeria’s sugar output and stimulate economic growth. Governor Agbu Kefas pledged full state support, citing Taraba’s fertile land and improved security as ideal for investment.
