Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has announced that his government has put measures in place aimed at revitalizing the country’s poultry industry.
According to the President, the Nkokɔ Nketenkete Project, which will soon be implemented is designed to support local poultry farmers, and expected to significantly reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported chicken, which currently costs the nation a staggering $300 million annually.
Delivering his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in Parliament, President Mahama explained that the project will empower local farmers, strengthen the economy, and ensure food security.
The initiative will directly benefit 55,000 households, enabling them to produce eggs and fresh poultry for the domestic market. Plans to revamp the poultry sector will include investing in hatcheries, feed mills, processing, and distribution to boost local production and ensure self-sufficiency.
“Ghana imports 95% of its poultry needs, which costs over $300 million annually. To reverse this trend, government plans to revamp the poultry sector by investing in hatcheries, feed mills, processing and distribution, working towards eliminating poultry imports.
“We actually have a project on Nkokɔ Nketenkete project. The Nkutunkete Project will cover 55,000 households producing eggs and fresh poultry for the market. And it will help reduce our $300 million we spend on importing chicken annually.” He said.
The Nkokɔ Nketenkete program was part of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s 2024 election promise and it aligns with the government’s broader agenda of promoting agricultural sustainability and reducing the country’s reliance on imports.
With the successful implementation of this project, Ghana is poised to become a leader in poultry production in West Africa, ensuring that more Ghanaians have access to quality, locally-produced chicken and eggs.
Source: Elvisanokynews.com
