Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn visited 2 sugar projects in Ethiopia. The Premier visited Omo Kuraz I and Omo Kuraz II sugar factories and farming activities around them.

During his visit, Hailemariam said the factories will commence production shortly. He also noted the need to benefit pastoralists and farmers. The country shall also benefit from animal rearing and farming by using sugar by-products, he furthered.

The Prime Minister also extended his invitation to investors to engage in agriculture, particularly in vegetable and fruit processing. He also recommended for the investors to engage in the development of hot-weather resistant crop species.

Ethiopian Sugar Corporation’s Chief Executive Office, Endawok Abte, on his part said the construction of both sugar factories reached more 90 percent completion rate.

When the 2 factories go operational, they would produce 12,000 quintals of sugar by crushing the same amount per day.

Source: Fana Broadcasting Corporate