The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry says preparations are underway to bring the long-idle Komenda Sugar Factory back into operation by the close of 2026, as part of broader efforts to revive Ghana’s agro-industrial base.

According to the Ministry, land has already been secured for large-scale sugarcane cultivation to ensure a reliable supply of raw materials for the factory once operations resume.

The move is intended to address one of the key challenges that previously hindered the sustainability of the facility.

Originally established in 1964, the Komenda Sugar Factory has struggled with technical and operational setbacks over the decades, resulting in repeated shutdowns and prolonged inactivity. The plant has remained non-operational despite earlier attempts at revival.

In August this year, an Interim Management Committee was inaugurated to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the factory’s assets, examine its financial and commercial viability, and review the sugarcane supply chain needed to support continuous production.

Providing an update during a recent working visit by Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare said groundwork for the revival is progressing steadily and called on investors to support local sugarcane farmers.

“We have secured land for sugarcane cultivation in Komenda, and the farmers are ready and eager to work. With the right support, we are confident the factory will be operational by the end of 2026,” she said.