Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria — July 5, 2024 — In a major leap for agro-industrial development in Ekiti State, the official commissioning of a 200 tons per day Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) Crushing Plant was successfully held on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the plant’s operational site in Ado-Ekiti.
The landmark event, hosted by a – bamisil international ltd, in partnership with the Ekiti State Government, drew an impressive gathering of stakeholders from across the public and private sectors. Distinguished attendees included His Excellency, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, top government officials, traditional leaders, industry experts, and representatives of farmer cooperatives and agribusiness firms.
A New Chapter in Ekiti’s Agro-Industrial Growth
The newly commissioned facility, one of the largest of its kind in the region, is equipped to process up to 200 metric tons of palm kernel daily, yielding both high-grade palm kernel oil and palm kernel cake. These products are essential to multiple sectors including food production, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and livestock feed.
With the plant now fully operational, it is set to:
- Create over 500 direct and indirect employment opportunities.
- Empower smallholder farmers and palm kernel suppliers across Ekiti and neighboring states.
- Strengthen the state’s economy through value-added processing and industrial activity.
- Promote backward integration and reduce dependency on imported raw materials.
Words from the Leadership
During the ceremony, Engr. Alaba Owoyemi, Managing Director of a – bamisil international ltd, expressed gratitude to the Ekiti State Government and local stakeholders for their support:
“This facility is more than a processing plant—it is a beacon of sustainable industrial development. We are proud to contribute to Ekiti’s journey toward economic diversification and job creation.”
In his keynote address, Governor Biodun Oyebanji reaffirmed the state’s commitment to industrial progress:
“The commissioning of this plant is a bold step toward realizing our vision for a prosperous, industrialized Ekiti. It shows what’s possible when government and private sector work hand in hand to build the future.”
Looking Ahead
With production now underway, [Company Name] plans to ramp up operations in the coming months while building partnerships with local farming communities and logistics providers to ensure efficient sourcing and distribution. The company also announced upcoming sustainability initiatives including biomass utilization and rural training programs.
