Okin Biscuits is making a comeback after 17 years as production resumes at its Offa factory following extensive rehabilitation of its damaged production lines
Okin Biscuits Returns After 17 Years, Production Resumes in Offa
After 17 years in a production coma, iconic Nigerian biscuit brand Okin Biscuits is making a comeback, with its factory in Offa, Kwara State, coming back to life.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, marked a major milestone in the company’s revival as biscuits rolled off one of its rehabilitated production lines for the first time in 17 years.
The company announced the development in a statement posted on its X account, Okin Biscuits Limited, on Wednesday.
“AFTER 17 YEARS… THE LINE RUNS AGAIN,” the company declared, celebrating the return of activity to its Offa factory.
According to the company, the production line had to be rebuilt after vandals and thieves stripped the facility of critical components during the years of inactivity.
“We had to rebuild the line after having all cables, frequency drives, contactors, motors and other electronic components stolen,” the statement said.
Established in 1980 by the late Chief Emmanuel Olatunji Adesoye, a prominent industrialist and quantity surveyor from Offa, Okin Biscuits grew into one of Nigeria’s recognised biscuit brands, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s.
Based in Ijagbo along the Ajase-Ipo Road near Offa, the company became a household name and childhood staple, producing popular varieties including Coaster, Shortcake and Cabin.
Beyond its popularity, the company played a significant role in the local economy, employing thousands of workers and contributing to economic activity in Kwara State.
However, harsh economic conditions and growing market competition eventually took their toll on the business, leading to a complete shutdown that lasted 17 years.
During the prolonged closure, the factory was further damaged as vandals and thieves removed vital electrical, electronic and mechanical components, leaving the production lines inoperable.
The company began an extensive rehabilitation programme in 2026 aimed at rebuilding and restoring the damaged production lines.
It said the recent production was not yet a full product launch but a crucial technical test to determine whether the long-dormant machinery could function again.
“This was a technical TRIAL RUN – NOT a product trial. At this stage, we were not concerned about colour, appearance or achieving the final Okin recipe. The objective was simple: Can we bring this line, silent for 17 years, back to life? And we did !”
Another major milestone followed with the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company officially connecting the factory to a 33KVA Band A electricity supply on Wednesday.
“And there was another major milestone: IBEDC officially connected the factory to a 33Kva Band A electricity grid today,” the company said.
Despite the breakthrough, Okin Biscuits said more work remained before its products would return to the market.
“There is still work ahead. More testing. More calibration. More rehabilitation. And, of course, getting that familiar Okin taste and quality exactly right before the biscuits return to the market.”
But for a brand that had been absent from production for nearly two decades, the return of its machines marks a significant step towards a full comeback.
“But today, we celebrate progress. The machines are turning. The ovens are firing. The biscuits are beginning to roll out again.”
The company concluded with a message that will likely resonate with Nigerians who grew up with the brand: “One step at a time. Okin is coming back!”
