Nat’l Tymes News Desk
GHANA’S drive to revive the poultry sector has received a major boost as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the European Union (EU) have donated 150,000 birds to support the Nkokonkitinkiti Programme.
The programme, launched on 12 November, aims to increase local poultry production, cut down chicken imports, and improve food security. It also seeks to create more income opportunities for rural families.
Receiving the donation on behalf of government, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, thanked the FAO and EU for what he called a timely and important intervention. He said the support fits well into government’s plan to rebuild the poultry value chain and help struggling households.
The Ministry says the birds will be distributed to selected districts in the first phase. Beneficiaries will also get technical support, starter feed, cages, and training to help them manage their birds properly.
About 55,000 households are expected to benefit nationwide. Officials say the programme will help improve nutrition, reduce poverty, and strengthen local economies.
Hon. Opoku noted that the Nkokonkitinkiti Programme marks a fresh beginning for Ghana’s poultry industry. He assured the public that government will ensure fair distribution and proper monitoring.
Agriculture stakeholders have welcomed the donation, saying it will help reduce Ghana’s poultry import bill and boost local production.
With distribution already underway, the Nkokonkitinkiti Programme is expected to become one of the most impactful initiatives in the sector.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
