Governor Lalong Inaugurates NASCO Production Plant

The Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has inaugurated a new production plant for NASCO Foods Company in Jos.

Governor Lalong appreciated the company for its consistent contribution to the economic development of the State and Nigeria at large.

He commended the Executive Chairman, Management and Staff of NASCO for sustaining the virtues of its founding father, the Late Dr. Ahmed Idris Nasreddin who laid a solid foundation 57 years ago, nurtured the company to growth and prosperity before his demise.

Governor Lalong said “before Government started to promote self-sufficiency in food production – a policy which encouraged Nigerians to produce what they eat, NASCO’s adoption of the policy of back-ward integration in sourcing maize as its chief input for the production of cornflakes which empowered thousands of farmers on the Plateau and across many locations in central Nigeria. This had directly impacted on the volume and quality of the maize that its suppliers were cultivating. Cumulatively, this process now integrates into the Buhari administration’s drive to develop the agriculture commodity supply chain, for which maize has been recognised as one of the most important commodities. The overall goal of this initiative, of course, is the creation of jobs and wealth for Nigerians”.

Lalong stated that the State has also attracted more investors who have started businesses particularly within the Small and Medium Enterprises category.

He said it brought more jobs to Plateau citizens and also boosted the State’s Internally Generated Revenue, IGR.

Executive Chairman of NASCO Dr. Attia Nasreddin while appreciating the Plateau State and Nigerian Governments said the company has received tremendous support and encouragement to overcome the challenges over the years that lead to the growth of the company.

He said the new plant which boasts of state-of-the-art technology would double it production capacity, enhance the working conditions for its staff and also improve environmental sustainability