The government’s flagship “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” poultry initiative is gaining traction in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, with more than 400 residents expected to benefit in its first phase aimed at boosting household incomes and strengthening local poultry production.
According to the Ketu South Municipal Director of Agriculture, Mr. Kafui Agbe, the programme has attracted significant interest from residents, although only a portion of applicants are being covered in the initial rollout.
He told the Ghana News Agency that by the third day of distribution, about 237 beneficiaries had already received poultry birds, with a total of over 4,700 birds handed over so far.
Mr. Agbe explained that while the original plan allocated 50 birds per beneficiary, the high demand in the municipality has necessitated a reduction to 20 birds per person in the first phase to ensure wider participation.
He said the initiative is designed to support households in building sustainable income streams through poultry farming, while also contributing to national efforts to expand local poultry production.
Beneficiaries are responsible for feeding and managing the birds, with a technical support team deployed to provide guidance on proper rearing practices to improve survival rates and productivity.
Mr. Agbe urged recipients to treat the birds as long-term economic assets rather than for immediate consumption, stressing that proper care could significantly improve household livelihoods.
Some beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the programme and pledged to use the opportunity to improve their economic conditions.
The “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” initiative forms part of a broader government agricultural strategy aimed at boosting poultry production, creating jobs, and positioning Ghana as a competitive poultry producer within the West African sub-region.
