The government’s Nkoko Nketenkete initiative is increasingly being credited with transforming livelihoods, as beneficiaries across communities report steady income gains and improved food security through small-scale poultry farming.
The programme, implemented under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) as part of the Feed Ghana agenda, provides households with chicks, feed, and technical support to boost local poultry production and reduce reliance on imported frozen chicken.
Several beneficiaries say the initiative has helped them turn poultry rearing into a viable business and source of family income.
Daniel Adongo, one of the participants, said the birds matured within about six weeks, allowing him to generate profits within a short period while also supporting household consumption.
Another beneficiary, Mustafa Mawuzu, said the project had significantly expanded his poultry activities and urged Ghanaians to prioritise locally produced chicken over imported frozen products, which he described as less healthy.
A graduate beneficiary, Ivan Sosu, said the programme had given him a practical entry point into entrepreneurship, enabling him to start selling poultry products in local markets to earn income.
Evelyn Bediko also praised the initiative, noting that she partnered with friends to manage the birds and successfully sold part of the stock to food vendors while keeping some for household use.
Officials say the programme is designed not only to support individual households but also to strengthen the broader poultry value chain and create jobs for unemployed youth and graduates.
Tema Regional Director of Agriculture, George Batse, explained that each selected household receives about 50 resilient chicks, starter feed, and regular technical guidance from extension officers.
He added that local authorities and municipal assemblies are monitoring implementation to ensure proper management and long-term sustainability of the project as part of efforts to boost food security and local poultry production.
