President John Mahama has announced that his government is on course to implement the proposed poultry programme dubbed Nkokɔ Nketenkete.
Delivering his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in Parliament, the President outlined that the project will support 55,000 households involved in producing eggs and fresh poultry for the market.
The programme is designed to tackle the issue of poultry imports, which currently costs Ghana over $300 million annually.
“Our poultry farm-to-table project will eliminate poultry imports and increase local production. Ghana imports 95% of its poultry needs, which costs over US$ 300 million annually,” he stated.
Mahama highlighted that the programme aims to reduce dependency on poultry imports by focusing on local production.
Plans to revamp the poultry sector will include investing in hatcheries, feed mills, processing, and distribution to boost local production and ensure self-sufficiency.
The Nkokɔ Nketenkete programme was part of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s 2024 election promise.
It aims to boost poultry production, create jobs for the youth, and provide enhanced support for poultry farmers. The programme will also ensure affordable feed production and expand veterinary services.
With this initiative, Mahama’s government seeks to empower the youth and farmers while reducing Ghana’s reliance on costly imports, thus contributing to the nation’s economic growth.
Listen to the President the video below:
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