Benue Breweries to hit market in 20 days with new offering – BIPC MD

Asemakaha Raymond, managing director, Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC), has revealed that Benue Breweries would rebound in the market in the next 20 days with new offering, as some citizens will have the opportunity to test the proposed beer in five different locations across the state.

The managing director, who was accompanied by the management to inspect the progress of work at the brewery, disclosed that the company has commenced the construction of a brewery at Akile Village along the Makurdi-Gboko Road.

He was conducted around the site by Jerry Iosun, Department Head of Real Estate and Infrastructure, and Philip Zegejir, project programme manager, who provided updates on the progress of work.

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During the inspection, Asemakaha expressed his desire to see the project completed on schedule and praised the efforts of the staff handling the project.

While encouraging Benue people to farm sorghum and cassava, he said, “This brewery, which is expected to be completed soon, will provide direct jobs for hundreds of youths; have a backward integration for thousands of Benue farmers, and contribute to the growth of the economy in line with the vision of Hyacinth Iormem Alia”.

The construction of the brewery is a significant milestone in the development of Benue State and is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the people.