The Benue State Government has sealed a 15-year partnership with SONO Group Global Brazil and Picama Group to revive its moribund juice factory.Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, CEO of Benue Investment and Property Company, disclosed this in Makurdi while hosting …  | By Busola Bamidele on August 26, 2025 | The Benue State Government has sealed a 15-year partnership with SONO Group Global Brazil and Picama Group to revive its moribund juice factory. Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, CEO of Benue Investment and Property Company, disclosed this in Makurdi while hosting the Brazilian investors. He described SONO Group as a tier-one global player with a balance sheet profit of €60.6 million, noting that the deal will transform orange farming in the state. According to him, the factory—set to resume operations in October—will slash post-harvest losses by 80%, raise farmers' income, create jobs for youths, and boost Benue's GDP. "This is about adding value to our oranges and ensuring our farmers have a ready market," he said. Read also: SONO Group's Chairman, Luiz Arenac, assured that the facility would meet international standards. "Soon, Nigerian juice will compete globally," he added. The move is expected to end the export of Benue oranges to other states for processing, positioning the state as Nigeria's citrus hub. | | | |
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