Mahama Launches Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti to End Poultry Imports in 3 Years

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a bold plan to make Ghana fully self-sufficient in chicken production within three years. The initiative, known as the Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti project, aims to slash poultry imports and boost local farming while safeguarding food security.

The President announced the programme during a visit to the National Service Authority’s Papao Farms in Accra on Friday, September 12. He explained that the long-term vision is to ensure that virtually all chicken consumed in Ghana is produced locally.

“Once the ‘Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti’ project takes off, we believe that within three years, Ghana will be producing almost 100 per cent of the chicken we eat. This means we can stop bringing in imported chicken, because we do not even know how those birds are raised,” President Mahama said.

He raised concerns about the health risks associated with imported poultry, pointing to widespread use of genetically modified breeds and hormone injections abroad. “In many of those countries, they use genetically modified chickens, and in some cases, they inject them with hormones. That is not what we want for our people,” he stressed.

According to him, the project will not only reduce dependency on foreign poultry but also promote healthier, home-grown alternatives. “We want fresh, Ghanaian-grown chicken so that our people can live healthier lives,” he noted.

The Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti project will establish a full supply chain — from providing day-old chicks and feed to farmers, to setting up modern processing facilities and distributing the final products under a proudly Ghanaian brand.