The leadership of the Benue State House of Assembly has praised the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) for advancing Governor Hyacinth Alia's industrialisation agenda. A delegation led by Majority Leader Thomas Dugeri toured key BIPC facilities, including Benfruits, Benval, the BIPC Eco-City Estate, and the Food Basket Brewery. Mr Dugeri commended the company's role in boosting the state's economy and called for increased government funding and legislative support to expand its operations. He specifically urged the passage of laws to revive major state assets. BIPC's group managing director, Raymond Asemakaha, outlined current and upcoming projects such as bread production, water packaging, nail manufacturing, printing, electric taxis, a brewery, and a juice factory, which are expected to generate over 1,500 jobs. Mr Asemakaha stressed the need for agricultural industrialisation through value addition and proposed the creation of a commodity exchange to stabilise markets. He disclosed plans to sanction underperforming leaseholders, particularly those managing Benue Hotel, and highlighted efforts to establish a sustainable framework and succession plan for BIPC. Theresa Abeda, head of business development and strategy at BIPC, thanked the assembly for the visit and reaffirmed the company's commitment to collaboration. Both parties reaffirmed their dedication to supporting economic growth in Benue State.
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