Buy Ghana chicken, not imported ones- Mahama tells Ghanaians
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to choose locally produced chicken over imported alternatives to strengthen the country’s poultry industry and support local farmers.
Speaking at the launch of the ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ Poultry Initiative in Kumasi on Wednesday, November 12, the President lamented the low patronage of Ghanaian poultry products despite their quality and contribution to the economy.
“The ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ initiative represents more than poultry production; it embodies the spirit of renewal and self-belief. Let’s take pride in producing what we eat and eat what we make. After the processing chicken, the branding will be done properly for markets and stores. Please buy stamped Ghana chicken and stop patronising imported chicken,” he said.
The initiative, part of government’s broader agricultural revitalisation agenda, aims to boost local poultry production, improve branding, and ensure Ghanaian chicken is properly processed and marketed in stores nationwide.
In a related move to support farmers affected by a recent food glut, President Mahama directed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to release an additional GHC200 million to purchase surplus maize and rice from local producers.
This follows an earlier GHC100 million intervention, which the President said was inadequate to stabilise market prices and ease the financial strain on farmers.
The directive comes amid growing complaints from farmers in the maize, rice, and poultry sectors who have struggled to sell their produce due to oversupply and weak demand.
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