The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has announced plans to operationalise the Komenda Sugar Factory by the end of 2026.
The Ministry confirmed that land has been successfully acquired for the cultivation of sugarcane, which will supply raw materials for the factory.
Established in 1964, the Komenda Sugar Factory has faced persistent challenges over the years, including technical difficulties that led to its shutdown. The facility has remained dormant since then.
In early August, the Ministry inaugurated an Interim Management Committee to assess the factory’s assets, review its financial and business viability, and evaluate the sugarcane supply chain.
Speaking during a working visit to the Ministry by Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare revealed that preparations are well advanced to ensure the factory begins operations by the end of 2026.
She also urged investors to support sugarcane farmers with financial assistance and other necessary inputs to sustain production.
“We have acquired land for the plantation of sugarcane in the Komenda area. We do not need to teach anyone how to farm sugarcane; those born in this enclave already know how. When we engaged the farmers, they were ready, willing, and happy. We hope to operationalise the Komenda Sugar Factory by the end of 2026,” she said.
