Okin Biscuits has restarted one of its production lines at its factory in Offa, Kwara State, after 17 years of inactivity. This is according to a post on the Facebook page of Okin Biscuits on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The company said biscuits rolled off the rehabilitated production line during a technical trial run, although further testing and rehabilitation are required before the products return to the market. What Okin Biscuits is saying
Okin Biscuits said the production line had remained inactive for 17 years after cables, frequency drives, contactors, motors and other electronic components were stolen. It said the line was rebuilt and subjected to a technical trial to determine whether it could operate again. “For the first time in 17 years, biscuits rolled off one of our rehabilitated production lines at the factory in Offa. We had to rebuild the line after having all cables, frequency drives, contactors, motors and other electronic components stolen,” the statement read in part.
According to the company, the trial was not a test of the final biscuit product, meaning colour, appearance and the final Okin recipe were not the focus of the exercise. The company said more testing, calibration and rehabilitation would be carried out before production is fully restored. More details
It also disclosed that Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) connected the factory to a 33kV Band A electricity grid on Wednesday. “And there was another major milestone: IBEDC officially connected the factory to a 33Kva Band A electricity grid today,” the statement read in part. Videos accompanying the post showed biscuits being produced on the rehabilitated production line. Okin Biscuits said the company would still need to complete the remaining work and ensure the biscuits meet its required taste and quality before they return to the market.
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Okin Biscuits was established in 1980 by the late Chief Emmanuel Olatunji Adesoye at Ijagbo, in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The company grew into a major indigenous biscuit manufacturer, producing different varieties and employing workers from Kwara State and neighbouring communities. The factory later shut down after years of operational and financial difficulties. The closure resulted in job losses and reduced economic activity around the factory. On July 30, 2026, an InsightLinks’ publication said rehabilitation work at the factory had reached an advanced stage, with modern production equipment being installed ahead of a planned restart.
The report attributed the revival efforts to renewed intervention involving the Kwara State Government and private investors. What you should know
The restart of Okin Biscuits comes amid a more positive outlook among Nigerian manufacturers, although access to finance and electricity costs remain important constraints for businesses in the sector. The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) said its Manufacturers’ CEOs Confidence Index (MCCI) rose by 3.4 points to 52.1 in the second quarter of 2026, from 48.7 in the first quarter, indicating a return to positive sentiment among manufacturers. MAN attributed the improved outlook largely to expectations around the commercial environment, citing recent measures including the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, Nigeria Industrial Policy and the “Nigeria First” policy. However, manufacturers identified limited access to finance as their biggest challenge during the quarter.
MAN said the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), currently at 26.5%, has contributed to high lending rates and limited credit access for manufacturers. The association has called for the MPR to be reduced below 20% and for manufacturers importing machinery, spare parts and production materials to receive priority access to foreign exchange.
