Okin Biscuits has taken a major step toward restoring production at its factory in Offa, Kwara State, after successfully restarting one of its production lines that had been inactive for 17 years.
The company announced the development on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, through a post on its Facebook page, describing the trial as an important milestone in its efforts to bring the facility back to full operation.
During the technical trial, biscuits came off the rehabilitated production line for the first time in nearly two decades. However, Okin Biscuits stressed that the exercise was only a technical test and does not mean the products are ready to return to the market.
According to the company, the production line stopped operating after several critical components were stolen. These included cables, frequency drives, contactors, motors and other electronic equipment needed to operate the machinery.
The company subsequently rebuilt the damaged line and carried out a technical trial to determine whether the equipment could function again.
The successful test means the machinery has reached an important stage in its rehabilitation. However, Okin Biscuits said additional testing, calibration and technical work are still required before normal production can resume.
The company also clarified that the biscuits produced during the trial should not be viewed as the final Okin product.
It explained that the exercise focused mainly on checking whether the rehabilitated machinery could run properly. As a result, factors such as the final appearance, colour, taste and the company’s standard recipe were not the primary focus of the trial.
Okin Biscuits said the remaining work would include ensuring that the production process meets its expected technical and quality standards before products are eventually released to consumers.
Another significant development occurred on the same day when Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) connected the factory to a 33kV Band A electricity supply.
The improved electricity connection could provide a more reliable power source for the factory as Okin Biscuits continues efforts to restore its operations.
Videos shared alongside the company’s announcement showed the rehabilitated production line running and biscuits moving through the machinery.
The development marks a significant moment for Okin Biscuits, particularly after the production line spent 17 years out of service.
For consumers, however, the company has made it clear that the successful technical trial should not yet be interpreted as an immediate return of the biscuits to shops.
Okin Biscuits will need to complete further rehabilitation and testing before full production can resume. The company must also ensure that the biscuits meet its required taste and quality standards.
If the remaining work is completed successfully, the rehabilitation could represent an important step in restoring manufacturing capacity at the Offa factory and strengthening the company’s operations in Nigeria’s food and manufacturing sector.
