The Benue State government need partnership to process the abundant farm produces (yams) of Katsina-ala and its environs, This will enable the state to meet the demand for good and healthy food products and reduce waste of agricultural products such as such as yam and Cassava. The company is located in Katsina-Ala which is the head-quarter of the Sankera axis of the state which is known for their massive yam production..
The factory has a wide range of assets which are necessary for effective operation and service delivery, the assets include: Buildings: production block, warehouse, administrative block, security post etc. Plant machinery spares: Equipment and machines to manufacture/ process dried yam flour, washing, wet milling, dry milling, peeling machines. Generating plants: a giant power generating sets with significant outputs Vehicles: staff busses, trucks .
The yam flour Industry manufactures yam flour which a good choice for gluten free recipes. Use of this flour is known to create lighter, fluffier products as well. High in carbohydrates, the food also contains some fat and proteins. A cholesterol free ingredient, the flour also contains a small amount of sodium and sugar. Yam flour is powered starch widely used in food preparation..
The factory is built by the Benue State Government but was not operational hence the initiation of the PPP, the Government adopted a Build Operate Transfer (BOT) model which was adopted for the partners to buy machines, upgrade facilities and maintain them for a period of the PPP after which the factory will be transferred back to the State Government. The PPP done following due processes to indentify partners with the capacity, requisite private sector technology and innovation to operation efficiently by providing services and improving the management system of the factory. .
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The various stakeholders of the Benue State particularly, the Benue State Government, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Katsina-Ala Local Government Chairman and stakeholders from the Host community. .
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Exploring PPPs as a way of introducing private sector technology and innovation in providing better public services through improved operational efficiency.
Using PPPs as a way of gradually exposing state owned enterprises and government to increasing levels of private sector participation (especially foreign) and structuring PPPs in a way so as to ensure transfer of skills leading to national champions that can run their own operations professionally and eventually export their competencies by bidding for projects/ joint ventures
