The government is nearing a final agreement to secure 20,000 acres of fertile land in Wassa Fiase specifically for sugarcane cultivation to support the long-awaited operationalization of the Komenda Sugar Factory.
This move is being paired with an active recruitment process for local outgrowers to ensure a steady supply of raw materials, addressing the primary hurdle that has historically stalled the facility. During a meeting at Jubilee House, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo confirmed that an Indian investment partner has scheduled the start of production for April, following the completion of critical civil works in March.
The President emphasized that despite public skepticism, the site is currently active with workers preparing the machinery and infrastructure for full-scale processing.
The traditional leadership, led by Nana Kwohin V, expressed significant relief and gratitude, noting that many in the community feared the project would be sidelined because it was not an original manifesto promise of the current administration.
Beyond the factory itself, the community praised the government for delivering vital infrastructure, including a new sea defense wall that serves as a wharf for over 200 fishing canoes and a bridge connecting British and Dutch Komenda.
While the original 5,000 acres allocated for the project were deemed unusable due to encroachment, the new partnership with the chiefs of Wassa Fiase provides a viable path forward. The chiefs have pledged their full cooperation for future town expansions and access roads required to transform Komenda into a robust industrial hub.
