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President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” initiative, a nationwide programme aimed at transforming household poultry production and revitalising Ghana’s poultry industry.
Speaking at the launch in Kumasi on Wednesday, November 12, President Mahama described the initiative as a bold and practical step towards achieving food self-sufficiency and empowering communities.
The “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” initiative is part of the Poultry Industry Revitalisation Programme, a flagship component of the broader Feed Ghana Programme.
President Mahama emphasized that the project is “more than just a government intervention,” but a national movement aimed at restoring food self-sufficiency, strengthening household resilience, and fostering sustainable livelihoods for tens of thousands of Ghanaians.
President Mahama highlighted the decline of Ghana’s poultry sector, citing challenges such as high feed costs, limited access to improved breeds, inadequate processing capacity, and heavy dependence on imports.
“In 2023 alone, Ghana spent over $350 million importing poultry products. That is a drain on our foreign exchange and a missed opportunity for our farmers and entrepreneurs. We must, and we will, reverse this trend,” he said.
The Feed Ghana Programme is built on a three-pronged strategy:
–Poultry Farm-to-Table Project: Supports 50 anchor farmers with 80,000 birds, housing, logistics, and technical support.
–Small and Medium-Scale Farmers: Targets 500 farmers across all regions, producing 3 million birds.
–“Nkoko Nkitinkiti” Initiative: Brings poultry farming directly into homes, schools, and communities, distributing 3 million birds across 276 constituencies.
The initiative is expected to benefit approximately 60,000 households, with each receiving 50 birds, field support, and technical guidance. The breeds, pullets, and cockerels have been selected for their resilience, adaptability, and high productivity under local conditions.
