The Kebbi State- owned flour mills has commenced production, aiming to transform industrial ecosystem in the state, Gov. Atiku Bagudu, has said.
This was made known on Thursday by Gov. Atiku Bagudu, when he visited the company, to assess its operations in Birnin Kebbi.
He said his administration initiated the project, so as to help transform the industrial ecosystem in the state and the country in general.
Bagudu, who is also the Vice Chairman of the National Food Security Council, said the project was made real by the laudable efforts of the State Ministry of Agriculture, and Wheat Farmers Association.
He said wheat mills were becoming increasingly important players in wheat production, adding that the mill would add value to the economy of the state and that of the country.
“This mill is commencing operations with just about two weeks to the beginning of the Ramadan fast.
“We extol President Muhammadu Buhari for raising the consciousness of Nigerians on producing what they eat and eat what they produce.
“We are also very optimistic that the President -elect, Sen. Bola Ahmed-Tinubu and Vice President-elect, Sen. Kashim Shetima will sustain the feat,” Bagudu said.
Earlier, Plant Engineer, Ayuba Musa, had told the governor that the initial installed capacity of the Compact Milling System is 1,800 kgs or 18 tonnes per hour.
“The plant can produce Semolina, “Burabusco” and wheat bran that is used as animal feeds,” he said.
Also speaking, the former Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Attahiru Maccido, said the wheat produced by farmers and other places would be purchased as raw materials by the company.
“The quality of the various flour, meant for production at the mill is of high quality, competitive in the international market, and the company also has an objective to export its products to other African countries,” Maccido said.
On his part, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Joel Aiki, expressed immense happiness over the development.
He commended the governor for his robust efforts and zeal, to industrialise the state, particularly with the installation of the state of art machines in the factory.
