The National Service Authority (NSA) has received an initial batch of 10,000 day-old chicks to kick-start the rollout of President John Dramani Mahama’s ambitious “Nkoko Nkitikiti” policy, a flagship initiative aimed at revolutionizing Ghana’s poultry sector.
This development was announced through the NSA’s official Facebook page on Thursday, March 20, 2025. According to the announcement, the initiative aligns with plans to achieve a production target of 100,000 broilers under the NSA’s poultry infrastructure project.
The NSA revealed that the infrastructure is being developed in clusters across the country to facilitate large-scale poultry farming. “Nationwide, we are working assiduously with partners to establish hundreds of thousands of poultry capacities for broilers in clusters,” the NSA noted.
The authority further emphasized that the program does not end with broiler production. “Egg production is also top of our agenda in separate projects. We are currently putting in place infrastructure to house thousands of layers, in line with President Mahama’s vision to reduce the cost of eggs while creating sustainable jobs. The expansion of our poultry capacity base is central to achieving these goals,” the statement added.
The “Nkoko Nkitikiti” program, a cornerstone of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto, seeks to transform the poultry industry by providing enhanced support to poultry farmers, producing affordable feed, and scaling up poultry services. The initiative aims to create thousands of jobs, particularly for the youth, while ensuring a steady supply of affordable eggs and poultry products for Ghanaian households.
During his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Mahama highlighted the broader scope of the program, indicating that it will directly benefit 55,000 households engaged in egg and poultry production for local markets. He reiterated the government’s commitment to leveraging the poultry sector as a tool for job creation and economic growth.
The rollout of the “Nkoko Nkitikiti” policy is expected to provide a significant boost to the agricultural sector, fostering food security and reducing Ghana’s reliance on imported poultry products. With the first batch of chicks already delivered, the program is set to make measurable impacts in the coming months.
Story by: Mercy Addai Turkson #ahotoronline.com
