Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti project: 'We’re going to build processing plants in different parts of the country' – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to construct poultry processing plants across Ghana as part of the ambitious Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti project, a national programme designed to boost domestic chicken production and drastically cut imports. Speaking during a tour of the National Service Authority Papao Farms in Accra on Friday, September 12, the President explained that the project, which will officially launch next month, is structured to benefit producers at every level. “Next month we’re going to launch the Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti project. It is going to have three layers. The first will be the large-scale producers. They are going to get about 4 million day-old chicks. The second will be the medium-scale producers. They’ll get about 3 million day-old chicks,” he said. He further outlined that young entrepreneurs and households would make up the third category, with government support covering chicks, feed, and veterinary care. “Every household, every young entrepreneur who ...