Nkoko Nkitinkiti Initiative Powers Volta Poultry
The Volta Region formally launched the Nkoko Nkitinkiti(Koklo Viwo) initiative at the Ho Municipal Assembly, marking a deliberate push to expand domestic poultry production under the government’s agricultural revitalization framework. According to a #howedey.com report, the program is positioned to counteract Ghana’s heavy dependence on imported poultry and the corresponding pressure on foreign exchange reserves.
Officials revealed that the nation spends well over three hundred and fifty million dollars annually on poultry imports, a fiscal burden the initiative seeks to alleviate through localized rearing and distribution. Regional Minister James Gunu traced the cultural resonance of the scheme, explaining that “koklo” in Ewe signifies the dissipation of poverty’s clouds, reflecting ancestral practices of raising chickens to avert economic hardship. He confirmed that one hundred and eighty thousand chicks have been earmarked for the region, accompanied by feed and technical assistance, and urged beneficiaries to maintain rigorous standards of care to ensure sustainable outcomes.
Municipal Chief Executive Stephen Adom highlighted the sector’s potential to generate household income while functioning as a viable import substitution strategy. He noted that the government’s support package includes farmer training, technical guidance, and subsidized inputs designed to restore confidence in agricultural production. Adom acknowledged President John Dramani Mahama’s role in translating the flagship concept into an operational program with nationwide reach.
National Coordinator of FeedGhana, Bright Demordzi, described the intervention as urgent and transformative, pointing out that Ghana imports upwards of three hundred thousand metric tonnes of poultry each year, ranking among Africa’s most import-dependent markets. He emphasized that structured training and consistent technical backing are essential to reverse this trend and establish resilient local supply chains. The national target stands at sixty million birds, with Volta’s allocation forming a pivotal segment of the rollout.
The expectation is that expanded poultry activity will stimulate employment across feed production, logistics, veterinary services, and retail, creating a multiplier effect within rural economies. Sustained farmer commitment, transparent distribution, and efficient extension services will determine whether the initiative translates into measurable reductions in poverty and import reliance across the region.
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Source: Stella Sunu
